“We try to be involved in areas where nobody else wants to go. Where it is hard. We try to be innovative in philanthropy and lead with the principles that Dr. Michelson applied to all his devices and discoveries: Be innovative. Don’t be afraid to disrupt things, and be creative.
– Alya Michelson

Board Members

Dr. Gary K. Michelson

Dr. Gary K. Michelson

Founder & Co-Chair, Michelson Philanthropies

Alya Michelson

Alya Michelson

Co-Chair, Michelson Philanthropies

Leadership

Darice Bailey

Darice Bailey

Controller, Michelson Philanthropies

Ross Barker

Ross Barker

Director of Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative, Michelson Found Animals Foundation

Geoffrey L. Baum

Geoffrey L. Baum

Executive Director, Michelson Philanthropies, Michelson Center for Public Policy, Michelson Medical Research Foundation

Brian Chase

Brian Chase

General Counsel, Michelson Philanthropies

Thomas Conlon

Thomas Conlon

CSO, Michelson Philanthropies

Ryan Erickson-Kulas

Ryan Erickson-Kulas

Director of Programs & Operations, Michelson 20MM Foundation

Emilee Generous

Emilee Generous

Director of Marketing & Communications, Michelson Philanthropies

Lori Hutchins

Lori Hutchins

CAO, Michelson Philanthropies

Phillip Kim

Phillip Kim

CEO, Michelson 20MM Foundation; Managing Director, Michelson Impact Ventures

Gina Knepp

Gina Knepp

Director of National Shelter Engagement, Michelson Found Animals Foundation

Miguel Leon

Miguel Leon

Director of Programs & Strategic Initiatives, Michelson 20MM Foundation

Mayra Lombera

Mayra Lombera

COO, Michelson 20MM Foundation

Tulasi Lovell

Tulasi Lovell

Director of Digital Marketing & Communications, Michelson Philanthropies

Jen Naitaki

Jen Naitaki

Vice President of Programs & Strategic Initiatives, Michelson Found Animals Foundation

Brooke Ponce

Brooke Ponce

Director of Human Resources, Michelson Philanthropies

Daniel Scally

Daniel Scally

Director of Technology, Michelson Philanthropies

Vince Wong

Vince Wong

Director of Collective Impact, Michelson Found Animals Foundation; Director of Government Relations, Michelson Philanthropies & Michelson Center for Public Policy

Brett Yates

Brett Yates

CEO, Michelson Found Animals Foundation; Chief Financial Officer, Michelson Philanthropies