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Noha Shaikh

Senior Associate, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Noha Shaikh is a senior associate for Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. Shaikh focuses on crafting impactful internal communications for the Environment and Social Innovation team and overseeing the pillar’s overall publication content, website, and social media strategy.
Crystal Miller

Crystal Miller

Associate Director, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Crystal M. Miller is an associate director on the Environmental and Social Innovation team at the Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy and a change agent committed to using her talents to positively impact lives.
A smiling light-skinned man named Zachary Walsh with short brown hair, wearing a navy blue blazer over a grey button-down shirt, and standing in a room with dark wood details.

Zachary Walsh

Senior Associate, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Zachary Walsh is a senior associate on the Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy team.
An image of an adult woman named Nadia Sarfraz. She has tan white skin, long brown hair, and she is wearing glasses and a black jacket and smiling at the camera.

Nadia Sarfraz

Senior Associate, SPARC, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Nadia Sarfraz, PhD, is a senior associate on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy.
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Gretchen Jacobs

Associate, Convening and Engagement, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Gretchen Jacobs is an associate of convening and engagement at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. In her role, she guides and advances Strategic Philanthropy’s role in global events and engagement internally and externally.
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Kimberly Bailey

Director, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Kimberly Bailey is a director at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy, specializing in business development and creating tailored programs for individuals and organizations looking to make a profound impact on our world.
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Ishtiaq Mawla

Associate Director, Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Ishtiaq Mawla is an associate director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration team at the Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy.
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Tom Jurkiw, PhD

Associate Director, Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Tom Jurkiw, PhD, is an associate director of grants management on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. In this role, Jurkiw advances cutting-edge biomedical research by strategically managing grants that drive innovation in the biomedical sciences.
A smiling woman named Samantha Kost with white skin and long dark hair, wearing an interestingly patterned shirt.

Samantha Kost, PhD

Senior Associate, Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Samantha Kost, PhD, is a senior associate on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. She analyzes biomedical research areas in partnership with philanthropists to fund innovative projects and ensure that investments make equitable, transformative impacts in science and health.
A smiling light-skinned man named Marc McDonald with a bald head, wearing a light blue button-down shirt, and standing with his arms crossed in a room with dark wood details.

Marc McDonald

Director, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Marc McDonald is a director at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy, guiding strategic, operational, and financial planning and external engagement for the pillar. Previously, McDonald oversaw strategic and operational integration for the AARP Foundation, which also included executive communications, board governance, and management and partnerships.
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