NEW YORK—The Open Society Institute’s U.S. Programs today announced a series of staff appointments and promotions intended to bolster support for progressive policy, communications, leadership, and advocacy.
Nancy Youman, who has been associate director of U.S. Programs since 2002, will become the Deputy Director.
Erlin Ibreck, who joined the foundation in 1996 and most recently served as Director of Youth Initiatives, will become Director of Grantmaking Strategies.
Maria Teresa Rojas, who has been Associate Director for Grantmaking and Program Development, will be the Deputy Director of Grantmaking Strategies.
OSI also appointed Antonio Maciel as the new Director of the U.S. Justice Fund which supports work on civil and criminal justice issues.
John Kowal will take on additional responsibilities as Director of Constitutional Democracy Initiatives.