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Ford Foundation’s New Leader Says She’ll Work to Protect Democracy
Heather K. Gerken, the dean of Yale Law School, will run the powerful philanthropy, known for pushing for social justice.
Ford Foundation taps Yale Law School dean for top job; she vows to protect democracy
Ford Foundation, one of the nation's largest philanthropies, names dean of Yale Law School to head it. Here's why.
Yale's law school dean will be the Ford Foundation's new president
The Ford Foundation has settled on its next leader. Yale Law School Dean Heather Gerken will succeed Darren Walker as the ...
Ford Foundation selects Yale dean and democracy scholar Heather Gerken to succeed Darren Walker
NEW YORK — The Ford Foundation has settled on its next leader.
Crain's Detroit Business3d
Ford Foundation names UM Law grad as its next president
The New York-based Ford Foundation, a significant funder in Detroit, has named Heather Gerken, dean of Yale Law School, as ...
The Manila Times4d
Ford Foundation Announces Heather Gerken as New President
Today, Dr. Francisco Cigarroa, chair of the board of trustees of the Ford Foundation, announced that Heather Gerken will ...
The Art Newspaper2d
Ford Foundation taps dean of Yale Law School as next president
The constitutional law scholar Heather K. Gerken will oversee the Ford Foundation, a $16bn philanthropic entity with an eye towards social justice ...
Detroit Free Press4d
As new Ford Foundation head, Heather Gerken vows to protect democracy - Detroit Free Press
The Ford Foundation, with a $16 billion endowment, aims to reduce poverty, injustice, and strengthen democratic values. Gerken plans to prioritize protecting democracy in her new role.