The Barr Foundation staff are:

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  Heiner Baumann, Director of Global Programs

  Heiner is developing and implementing a vision and strategy for the Foundation’s new global portfolio.

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  Patricia Brandes, Executive Director

  Pat leads Foundation staff in advancing the mission and supports our Trustees in developing Barr's future direction.

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  Rahn Dorsey, Evaluation Director

  Rahn helps the Foundation close the “learning loop” so that we continually improve our strategies and how we implement them. He also manages grantmaking and other activities intended to strengthen the system of out-of-school opportunities for children and youth, so that all of Boston’s communities have good options.

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  Kimberly Haskins, Senior Program Officer

  Kim manages grantmaking and other activities intended to ensure access to high quality early education opportunities for all of Boston’s children. She also manages the Barr Fellows Program, a distinguished and diverse leadership network.

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  Kerri Hurley, Grants Manager

  Kerri supports grantees throughout their relationship with the Foundation—with their applications, reports and payments. She also manages the integrity of grant records.

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  Pierre J. Imbert, Senior Advisor for Haiti

  Pierre manages the Foundation's grantmaking activities in Haiti.

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  Tanya Jones, Portfolio Manager

  Tanya manages grantmaking and other activities within Barr Global’s Health Portfolio and supports the Director to implement the vision and strategy of the Global portfolio.

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  Jane Joyce, Executive Assistant

  Jane is responsible for managing the executive office. She is also the administrator of the Barr Fellows network.

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  Stefan Lanfer, Knowledge Officer

  Stefan manages communications for the Foundation.

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  Jaime Lopez, Receptionist

  Jaime is chief host to our guests, master scheduler for meetings and events, and guru of all office systems, machines, and supplies.

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  Melinda Marble, Deputy Director

  Melinda leads the grantmaking team in advancing the Foundation’s vision.

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  Ify Mora, Chief of Staff

  Ify works closely with the Executive Director on organizational development and strategic projects. She also staffs external initiatives with which the Foundation is involved.

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  Mariella Puerto, Senior Program Officer

  Mariella manages grantmaking and other activities intended to reduce carbon emissions from buildings in Metro Boston and across Massachusetts – in particular by helping cities implement community-wide programs to improve building energy efficiency.

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  Wendy D. Puriefoy, Director of Education

  Wendy leads the foundation’s efforts to break the links between zip code and school achievement in Boston.

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  Mary Skelton Roberts, Senior Program Officer

  Mary manages grantmaking and other activities intended to reduce carbon emissions from transportation in Metro Boston and across Massachusetts – in particular by creating more connected, complete communities, and improving transportation options.

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  Christi Tritton, Program Assistant

  Christi serves as the program assistant to both the Evaluation Director and the Director of Global Programs.

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  E. San San Wong, Senior Program Officer

  San San manages grantmaking and other activities intended to ensure vibrant arts and culture in Boston.

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  Lauren Woody, Program Assistant

  Lauren serves as program assistant to the Deputy Director. She also assists with communications.