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Ford Foundation’s New Leader Says She’ll Work to Protect Democracy
Heather K. Gerken, the dean of Yale Law School, will run the powerful philanthropy, known for pushing for social justice.
Ford Foundation taps Yale Law School dean for top job; she vows to protect democracy
Ford Foundation, one of the nation's largest philanthropies, names dean of Yale Law School to head it. Here's why.
Yale's law school dean will be the Ford Foundation's new president
The Ford Foundation has settled on its next leader. Yale Law School Dean Heather Gerken will succeed Darren Walker as the ...
Ford Foundation selects Yale dean and democracy scholar Heather Gerken to succeed Darren Walker
The Ford Foundation has announced Yale Law School Dean Heather Gerken as its next president. Gerken, a leading expert on ...
Crain's Detroit Business7d
Ford Foundation names UM Law grad as its next president
The New York-based Ford Foundation, a significant funder in Detroit, has named Heather Gerken, dean of Yale Law School, as ...
USA Today9d
As new Ford Foundation head, Heather Gerken vows to protect democracy - USA TODAY
The Ford Foundation, with a $16 billion endowment, aims to reduce poverty, injustice, and strengthen democratic values. Gerken plans to prioritize protecting democracy in her new role.
Election Law Blog2d
Heather Gerken Retires from the ELB Masthead as She Moves to Head Ford Foundation with a Focus on Protecting Democracy
Rick Pildes covered the exciting news that Heather Gerken is going to head the Ford Foundation, after a successful stint as Yale Law School dean. And even better, as the NYT headline puts it, Ford ...