Katy Lockhart joined The Tow Foundation in 2024 and serves as the Executive Assistant to the President. Prior to her work with the Foundation, Katy held administrative support, operations, and human resources roles at Starwood Capital Group, The ZOOM Foundation, Point 72 Asset Management, and Arden Asset Management. As an Executive Assistant, Katy provides comprehensive … Continued

Meghan Lowney joined The Tow Foundation in January 2024 as Vice President of Strategy and Impact. In her role, Meghan collaborates closely with the Foundation’s president, Emily Tow, as well as its board of directors and other senior leaders. Meghan brings extensive experience across the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors and holds a deep commitment to … Continued

Taylor Baldwin joined the Tow Foundation in 2021 and serves as the Executive Assistant to the Chairman. Prior to joining the Tow Foundation, Taylor developed extensive experience supporting senior leadership in the culinary, fine arts and wealth management industries. In her role, Taylor provides administrative assistance to the Chairman and is responsible for prioritizing and … Continued

Ligia Marroquín joined The Tow Foundation in 2023 and serves as its grants manager. Prior to her work with the Foundation, Ligia worked as a grants and operations manager at the Educational Foundation of America and as a private client advisor at Foundation Source, managing a portfolio of private foundations. As grants manager, Ligia combines … Continued

Jheanelle Gordon joined The Tow Foundation in April 2022 and currently serves as Finance Assistant. She transitioned to her current role in September 2023 after serving as Operations Coordinator. Jheanelle partners with the director of finance and administration to provide administrative, project management and logistical support. She collaborates with the finance team to reconcile department … Continued

Angela Leis joined The Tow Foundation in December 2022 and serves as its program associate. Previously, Angela was a program assistant for Pro Bono Partnership. In their role, Angela supports the Foundation’s program directors and senior program officer by providing administrative, project management and logistical support. She serves as the key point of contact for … Continued

Kindred Motes is the communications and strategic engagement advisor for The Tow Foundation. He began his work with the Foundation in September 2022 as interim chief of staff, overseeing the Foundation’s communications and programs until January 2024. Kindred is the founder and managing director of KM Strategies Group, a social impact consultancy, and founder and … Continued

Diane Sierpina joined The Tow Foundation in 1998 and currently serves as a program director. Prior to joining the Foundation, Diane was a journalist covering government, politics and social issues. Diane is primarily responsible for the Foundation’s equity and justice investments. She collaborates with the Foundation’s president and program team to establish and refine the … Continued

Nadia Alia is director of operations of The Tow Foundation. She is responsible for all aspects of the Foundation’s operations, grants and relationship management systems, and facilities. In her role, Nadia also oversees information technology and legal counsel. She works closely with Foundation’s president to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of day-to-day operations. Nadia joined … Continued

Eileen Wiseman is a program director for The Tow Foundation. She joined the Foundation in August 2015, having previously served as the director of development at Long Wharf Theatre and the executive director at the Westport Arts Center. Eileen’s experience creating collaborative projects and multi-disciplinary programs helps advance the Foundation’s cross-disciplinary projects and vision. Eileen … Continued