Brian Wize Brian Wize is a data officer in Research, Learning, and Evaluation (RLE) for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he maintains and operationalizes data and analysis to inform policy and local activities, as well as develops and manages data products for the RLE team for internal and external use. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, […]
Charlie Bentley Charlie Bentley is an impact officer for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he manages a diverse grant portfolio, outreach initiatives, and community relations to foster financial stability, upward mobility, and economic prosperity for under-resourced communities in the Kansas City region. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Bentley was a diplomat with the United States […]
Megan Barelli Megan Barelli is an executive administrative assistant in Talent & Culture for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Prior to joining the Foundation, Barelli served as a youth case manager with Hillcrest Transitional Housing, an organization committed to moving individuals, youth, and families in the Kansas City region from homelessness to self-sufficiency. She worked to equip […]
Research community asks, ‘What’s possible when we work together?’ March 25, 2025 The Foundation welcomed 26 organizations for the inaugural Economic Mobility Research and Data Forum.
Amy Unruh named communications director March 20, 2025 Promoted from within the strategic communications team, Unruh began her new role March 3.
Michael Utt Michael Utt is a finance supervisor in Finance and Grants Administration for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he works collaboratively with Foundation staff and provides direction and management of the accounts payable and tax administration functions, as well as oversees tax compliance, manages related vendor relationships, and participates in annual audits. Prior to joining […]
Six coalitions awarded Collective Impact funding January 30, 2025 Funding supports organizations with systems-change strategy to close economic mobility gaps in the Kansas City region.
Robert Sagastume Robert Sagastume is an impact officer – college access and completion for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he manages a diverse grant portfolio which as a shared goal of fostering financial stability, upward mobility, and economic prosperity for under-resourced communities in the Kansas City region. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Sagastume was a […]
Julie Samuel-Lamberd Julie Samuel-Lamberd is an operations analyst for 1 Million Cups and Kauffman FastTrac at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where she plays a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of both programs, ensuring seamless processes across onboarding, event management, technology support, and customer service. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Samuel-Lamberd was a global […]