Taylor Baldwin joined the Tow Foundation in 2021 and serves as the Executive Assistant to the Chairman. Prior to joining the Tow Foundation, Taylor developed extensive experience supporting senior leadership in the culinary, fine arts and wealth management industries. In her role, Taylor provides administrative assistance to the Chairman and is responsible for prioritizing and … Continued

Ligia Marroquín joined The Tow Foundation in 2023 and serves as its grants manager. Prior to her work with the Foundation, Ligia worked as a grants and operations manager at the Educational Foundation of America and as a private client advisor at Foundation Source, managing a portfolio of private foundations. As grants manager, Ligia combines … Continued

Jheanelle Gordon joined The Tow Foundation in April 2022 and currently serves as Finance Assistant. She transitioned to her current role in September 2023 after serving as Operations Coordinator. In her role, Jheanelle partners with the director of finance and administration to provide administrative, project management and logistical support. She collaborates with the finance team … Continued

Angela Leis joined The Tow Foundation in December 2022 and serves as its program associate. Previously, Angela was a program assistant for Pro Bono Partnership. In their role, Angela supports the Foundation’s program directors and senior program officer by providing administrative, project management and logistical support. She serves as the key point of contact for … Continued

Kindred Motes-Caso is the Communications and Strategic Engagement Advisor for The Tow Foundation. He began his work with the Foundation in the fall of 2022. Kindred is the founder and managing director of KM Strategies Group, a social impact consultancy. Kindred works closely with the president to research and implement new approaches that deepen and … Continued

Ben Jackson joined The Tow Foundation in April 2022 and serves as the Foundation’s systems developer. With experience in both operations and web development, Ben is passionate about the creative use of technology to help mission-driven organizations accomplish their goals and expand their impact. In his role, Ben develops and designs the Foundation’s technology systems. … Continued

Diana Echevarria is senior program officer at The Tow Foundation. Prior to joining the Foundation in May 2022, she was the senior director of grantmaking at the Newman’s Own Foundation. In her newly created role, Diana works closely with the president of the Foundation and the program team to envision, identify and cultivate potential grant … Continued

Diane Sierpina joined The Tow Foundation in 1998 and currently serves as a program director. Prior to joining the Foundation, Diane was a journalist covering government, politics and social issues. Diane is primarily responsible for the Foundation’s justice and community wellness investments. She collaborates with the Foundation’s president and program team to establish and refine the … Continued

Nadia Alia is director of operations of The Tow Foundation. She is responsible for all aspects of the Foundation’s operations, grants and relationship management systems, and facilities. In her role, Nadia also oversees information technology and legal counsel. She works closely with Foundation’s president to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of day-to-day operations. Nadia joined … Continued