“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
Founder & Co-Chair, Michelson Philanthropies

Alya Michelson
Co-Chair, Michelson Philanthropies
Leadership

Darice Bailey
Fractional CFO, Michelson Philanthropies

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

Ryan Erickson-Kulas
Director of Programs & Operations, Michelson 20MM Foundation

Emilee Generous
Director of Marketing & Communications, Michelson Philanthropies

N. Hernandez
COO, Michelson Philanthropies

Lori Hutchins
CIO, Michelson Philanthropies

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

Gina Knepp
Director of National Shelter Engagement, Michelson Found Animals Foundation

Miguel Leon
Senior Director of Programs & Strategic Initiatives, Michelson 20MM Foundation

Tulasi Lovell
Director of Digital Marketing & Communications, Michelson Philanthropies

Mayra Lombera
COO, Michelson 20MM Foundation

Nick Millian
Director of Systems and Administration

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

Brooke Ponce
Director of Human Resources, Michelson Philanthropies