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The Driehaus Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of Anita Alexander to Senior Program Officer.

Anita joined the Foundation in 2021 as a Program Officer. Previously, she was a consultant to the Foundation. As Senior Program Officer, Anita will focus primarily on built environment grantmaking, identifying new funding opportunities, and managing ongoing relationships and communications with grantees.

Executive Director Anne Lazar comments, “I am pleased to announce this elevation of Foundation staff as we continue to steward Richard’s philanthropy which meant so very much to him. Anita’s strategic and thoughtful approach to grantmaking contributes an important dimension to our work." 

Congratulations Anita! The Foundation is fortunate to have you as part of our team.


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