2026 Terrance Keenan Institute Fellows Named

Edgar Arreola serves as Community Engagement Manager at IEHP Foundation, leading place-based investments and community partnerships in San Bernardino County. He advances regional health initiatives by supporting cross-sector leaders through convenings, shared learning, and collaborative structures that strengthen neighborhoods and accelerate community-driven solutions. Edgar’s leadership is rooted in humility, trust-building, and his lived experience as the son of an immigrant family, a first-generation college graduate, and a husband and father. His background in education, nonprofit leadership, and regional stakeholder coordination informs his commitment to clarity, authentic relationships, and investment in trusted local institutions.

Jena’ Bradley serves as the Director of Community Partnerships for bi3, a grantmaker in health based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In her role, she is tasked with building partnerships with community-based organizations and identifying opportunities for bi3 to invest in projects and collaborations that are aligned to its strategic priorities, with a specific focus on maternal and young child health. She comes to health philanthropy by way of her local United Way, where she spent nearly a decade. During her tenure there, Jena’ played a pivotal role in developing an initiative which resulted in the direct investment of over $5 million into the work of over 100 Black social changemakers.  

Hannah Castelli is a Program Officer at Greater Rochester Health Foundation where she works closely with community partners and grantees to advance health equity and improve access to opportunity across the Finger Lakes region. For more than a decade, Hannah has led the foundation’s Neighborhood Health Status Improvement initiative. She has worked to increase visibility and engagement in rural communities, championed trust-based and responsive grantmaking practices, and has helped advance internal organizational equity efforts. She is also the founder and facilitator of What IF (Inter-funder Framework), which convenes a collaborative network of regional funders working to strengthen partnerships and increase community impact. She earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from SUNY Fredonia and a master’s degree in public administration from the College at Brockport.

Randl Dent is a Program Officer at the ABIM Foundation, where she champions the organization’s mission to advance medical professionalism to build trust and improve care. She believes meaningful change happens through genuine partnership and trust-building. This philosophy shapes how she manages the foundation’s health equity and professionalism grant programs and convenes learning communities with grantees, creating spaces where clinicians can connect and learn with and from one another. Randl is committed to meaningful evaluation of grant impact and amplifying grantee voices. Her previous role at The George Washington University included developing a federally-funded national framework on burnout and moral injury that continues to inform her current work on medical professionalism and trust. Randl holds a PhD and master’s degree in health psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and a bachelor’s degree from Washington and Lee University.

Majra Mucić Gibbons is a Senior Program Officer at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation, where she leads strategy and grantmaking for the foundation’s Equitable Access to Care and Coverage focus area. She partners with nonprofits, health care organizations, and community leaders across Minnesota to support community-driven solutions that address barriers to health and well-being. Previously, Majra worked in the nonprofit humanitarian and international development sectors, leading programs in public health, economic development, and community resilience. A native of Bosnia and Herzegovina, she came to Minnesota as a refugee, an experience that informs her commitment to expanding opportunity and improving health outcomes. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Macalester College and has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Shaper and Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar.

Julia McCarthy is a Senior Program Officer at the New York Health Foundation where she helps lead the Healthy Food, Healthy Lives priority area. Prior to joining the foundation, Julia served as the deputy director of the Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education & Policy at Teachers College, Columbia University. She has held policy roles at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, Natural Resources Defense Council, and Food and Drug Administration. McCarthy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown University, a Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law where she was a Root-Tilden-Kern scholar, and a Master in Public Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School.

Lisa Myers has more than 22 years of nonprofit experience and serves as Program Director at Interact for Health, where she focuses on youth mental health and well-being. Previously, she led initiatives addressing the opioid epidemic, advancing harm reduction, reducing stigma, and supporting community response systems. Lisa holds a Master of Business Administration from Northern Kentucky University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Georgetown College. She serves on the Board of Directors for Caracole and volunteers with her local schools and youth sports organizations.

Tshema Nash is focused on building equitable communities so all have an opportunity to thrive. As Senior Program Officer in Cedars-Sinai’s Grantmaking office, she leads the Access to Care portfolio mobilizing fiscal resources and programmatic support to community health clinics, behavioral health organizations, and other nonprofits comprising the Los Angeles County health care safety net. Tshema also developed, launched, and directs Cedars-Sinai’s Black Birth Equity Grant Initiative, supporting birth equity efforts in Los Angeles across the birth continuum. Her prior professional experience and practice include U.S.-focused work at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as in-country global work in Bangladesh, Ecuador, Lesotho, and South Africa. Tshema holds a DrPH from Boston University, a Master of Public Health from Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Science from Emory University.

Serena Ngo is a Director at the Hellman Foundation, a family foundation committed to building equity and opportunity in the San Francisco Bay Area. She leads the foundation’s participatory grantmaking program and Health Equity portfolio. Serena is passionate about supporting community-led solutions and exploring opportunities for greater impact through cross-sector collaboration. Prior to joining the Hellman Foundation, she spent over 15 years in the nonprofit sector leading program development and evaluation for nonprofits focused on public health and food insecurity. Serena holds a Master of Science in social welfare and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from UCLA.

Elizabeth Ruen is a Program Officer with The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, where she develops and executes strategies that strengthen health care access and improve health outcomes across rural America. Her portfolio spans cancer care, workforce development, policy, and systems transformation. With more than 20 years of experience across philanthropy, health care, and the nonprofit sector, Elizabeth partners with health systems, academic institutions, and nonprofit leaders to advance sustainable, evidence-informed solutions. She is committed to philanthropy’s role as a catalyst for innovation, community-driven solutions, and policy advancement. As a thought leader, Elizabeth contributes to national conversations on rural health through publications, presentations, and communications that elevate grantee perspectives and inform the field. She holds a Doctorate in Public Health Policy, a Master of Public Health, a Master of Science in Administration, an Executive Certificate in Philanthropy from Georgetown University, and is a National Rural Health Association Rural Health Policy Fellow.

Elizabeth Salas is the Director of Strategic Impact at the Wyandotte Health Foundation where she leads the foundation’s grantmaking, communications, and strategic impact efforts. She works alongside community partners to identify opportunities for collaboration and investment while elevating the stories, experiences, and impact of the organizations and residents the foundation serves. Prior to joining the foundation, Liz served as a Program Officer at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and held fundraising and communications roles with several Kansas City-area nonprofit organizations. She currently serves on the boards of the Quixotic Foundation and Kanbe’s Markets, helping advance innovative approaches to arts, culture, food access, and community well-being across the Kansas City region. Drawing on experience across education, health, and community development, she is committed to advancing equitable systems, fostering meaningful partnerships, and supporting community-led solutions that improve health and opportunity for all.

Ariel Sankar-Bergman is a Senior Program Officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, where she works to advance economic inclusion for families by strengthening tax and care policies, so all children have the resources they need to thrive. Since joining the foundation in 2023, she has drawn on extensive experience designing, implementing, and evaluating initiatives focused on economic opportunity, housing, health, and criminal justice. Before joining the foundation, Ariel served as Director of Ecosystem Change at Prosperity Now, where she led technical assistance efforts with community-based organizations addressing racial wealth inequities and advancing financial capability. Earlier in her career, Ariel worked at the Urban Institute and the Bronx Defenders. She holds degrees from the University of Michigan and New York University.

Lily Sargeant is the Senior Program Officer of U.S. Partnerships at Wagner Foundation. She brings over a decade of experience in nonprofit operations, health care, and social services. Her grantmaking portfolio advances strategies across three interconnected priorities: Social Drivers of Health, which broadens access at the neighborhood level to non-medical factors that promote health; Individual and Community Ownership, which expands access to collective resources that ensure communities determine their own futures; and Birth Equity, which advances community-driven maternal health systems led by midwives and anchored by freestanding birth centers. Before joining Wagner Foundation, Lily spearheaded Vermont’s statewide Supportive Services for Veteran Families Rapid Resolution Program, an effort to help the homeless response system prioritize prevention over emergency shelter. She holds a master’s in public administration from the University of Vermont and a Bachelor of Arts in biology.

Pallavi Shankar serves as a Program Officer at St. David’s Foundation, where she supports initiatives to advance health equity across Central Texas. She is passionate about strengthening communities and advancing health and well-being, particularly for people and communities that have too often been overlooked. She believes meaningful change begins with listening, empathy, and authentic relationships, and is inspired by opportunities to connect resources with those who need them most. Pallavi has an academic background in public health and has spent most of her career working in primary care, advancing population health and value-based care initiatives. Previously, Pallavi was part of the Health Initiatives team at Foundation Communities, Central Texas’ largest nonprofit provider of affordable housing.

Eric Strunz is Associate Director for Programs at the CDC Foundation where he manages a portfolio supporting maternal, infant, and child health, health surveillance, injury prevention, and other domestic priorities. His efforts span program planning and implementation, budgeting and financial oversight, team leadership, contracting, and partnership development. Eric has launched nationwide communication campaigns, hired and developed an incredible team, and cultivated impactful partnerships across national, state, and local contexts. Through previous roles in public policy, disaster services, and global health, Eric led state policy campaigns, published authoritative research, and created new communication platforms to improve knowledge sharing. Eric graduated from the University of Florida and holds a Master of Public Health from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. Eric believes that strong partnerships, good data, and compelling communication can help people everywhere lead healthier lives and thrive.

Caitlin Sullivan serves as Senior Community Investor at Point32Health Foundation, where she shapes the foundation’s strategy and grantmaking to advance equity in aging. She works alongside community partners across New England to support community-led solutions that address systemic inequities and improve conditions that influence overall health. Caitlin has played a key role in the foundation’s adoption of trust-based philanthropy and efforts to strengthen cross-sector partnerships and nurture relationships that promote healthier, more equitable communities. She previously worked for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, where she supported food justice initiatives and led employee volunteer initiatives, including statewide service days and disaster response efforts. Caitlin enjoys volunteering in her community and serves on the board of South Shore Support Services. She is a graduate of Loyola University Maryland and brings an equity-centered, collaborative approach to her work, anchored in community listening and humility.

Jacob Wiltshire is a Program Officer at The Leon Levine Foundation, a private foundation dedicated to helping underserved Carolinians reach self-sufficiency. He leads a portfolio focused on strategic investments in maternal and early child health, as well as supporting investments in mental health across the lifespan. Prior to joining the foundation, he worked as a licensed clinical social worker providing behavioral health therapy to adults in both inpatient and outpatient medical settings. He began his career doing fundraising and communication work with nonprofits, religious organizations, and in higher education. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in news and editorial journalism from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Social Work from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Hannah Yi serves as the Program Manager for Reproductive Justice and Worker Rights & Well-being at Levi Strauss Foundation. Previously, Hannah worked for the Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund, where she drove efforts to develop a fellowship program that supports frontline climate justice organizations in deepening their policy capacity through funding and training. A child of immigrants, first-generation college student, and queer, Hannah is committed to resourcing and supporting movements fighting on the frontlines for justice and liberation. Hannah earned her Bachelor of Science in geology-biology from Brown University, studying the interactions between Earth systems and people.

Minju Zukowski is Senior Business Process Analyst on the Public Health and Community Impact team at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, where he supports philanthropic investments and strategic initiatives that address social drivers of health across the Mid-Atlantic region. With more than a decade of experience across the nonprofit, philanthropic, and private sectors, Minju has led community investment initiatives focused on health equity, youth development, and community well-being. Minju serves on the board of the Baltimore Children & Youth Fund and on the Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute Henrietta Lacks Memorial Award selection committee. He is a graduate of the Baltimore Neighborhood Leadership Program through the Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute and is committed to advancing community-driven solutions that expand opportunity and improve health outcomes.