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Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace named Kauffman Foundation President and CEO

Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace named Kauffman Foundation President and CEO
Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace

Dr. Burns-Wallace: “My life’s work is access.”

A native of Kansas City, Dr. Burns-Wallace brings a wide range of experience to the Foundation including the public sector, foreign affairs, and higher education. “My life’s work is access,” she said. “Access and opportunity are fundamental to our country.”


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July 18, 2023
Dr. Burns-Wallace: “My life’s work is access.”

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