Ryan M. Eller
Appalachia Funders Network
Appalachia Funders Network (AFN), a network of more than 70 philanthropic institutions and organizations, announced the appointment of Ryan M. Eller as its new Executive Director. Eller brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the region’s prosperity. As a descendant of more than nine generations from Appalachia, Eller has dedicated his career to driving social change and community empowerment. He has been serving AFN for months in the interim role while also serving as the President of Beloved Community Foundation, an organization focused on racial justice and community organizing. Previously, Eller held leadership roles at Define American, a narrative and culture change organization, the Industrial Areas Foundation, and Change.org, where he spearheaded impactful campaigns for social justice.
Kristin Torres Mowat and Deborah Deas
California Health Care Foundation
The California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) announced the election of Kristin Torres Mowat, JD, MBA, and Deborah Deas, MD, MPH, to its board of directors. Torres Mowat lives in the Bay Area and is a Partner at Health Velocity Capital, which invests in innovative health care software and services companies. Deas, who lives in Riverside, is the Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences and the Mark and Pam Rubin Dean of the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside (UCR).
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