Capacity Building grant funding supports KC Can Compost to strengthen internal operations and workforce development programs for green industry jobs.

Sam Aleinikoff leads College Access and Completion strategy portfolio.

With stronger infrastructure and growing national reach, Bioscience Core Skills Institute is expanding access to industry-recognized credentials and creating new pathways to enhance workforce readiness.

With a Capacity Building grant to support sustainable fundraising and revenue streams, Red Tail welcomes young people into the workforce pipeline for high-demand aviation jobs.

The annual Kauffman FastTrac and 1 Million Cups Summit brought the leaders, educators, and volunteers who support the Foundation’s national programs together as one network for greater impact.

Adam Conley is a data platform and governance analyst in Technology for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he serves as a critical technical resource supporting the implementation and management of the Foundation’s data infrastructure and governance framework. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Conley was a senior data analyst with T-Mobile. Conley earned his […]

Finalists represent nonprofit leaders creating lasting change across education, housing, community development, mentoring, homelessness, and survivor support in the Kansas City region.

Brennan Crawford Executive Director & CEO, Build WyCo Building community wealth, one neighborhood at a time As CEO of Build WyCo, Brennan Crawford has helped expand the organization from its roots in housing into a comprehensive community development institution. Today, Build WyCo connects housing development and homeownership with lending, financial counseling, legal support, construction, real […]

Liza Kuzmina is a financial coordinator in Finance & Grants Administration for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where she supports enterprise-wide financial planning and the Foundation’s grantmaking efforts, helping to ensure that resources are allocated effectively to maximize impact. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Kuzmina was a budget analyst with the City of Kansas […]

Micah Torgerson is a finance manager in Finance & Grants Administration for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he oversees core financial operations of the Foundation and affiliates, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supervising finance staff. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Torgerson was a senior assurance associate and audit manager […]