Meyer Foundation Leadership Transition

9/30/2024

Meyer Foundation Leadership Transition:

 

Dear Meyer Community,

Today, the Meyer Foundation Board of Directors announces the departure of  Dr. George L. Askew as president and CEO. This change comes as part of a mutual decision between George and the Board to explore new opportunities. We are incredibly appreciative of George’s leadership and commitment to the vision and mission of the Foundation for the past two years.

The Board is pleased to announce that Janice Thomas, chief operating officer, will serve as interim president and CEO, effective immediately. During her eleven years at the Meyer Foundation, Janice has been a vital strategic leader, helping to champion the integration of a racial equity perspective throughout all of our work. She is firmly committed to tackling the root causes of economic inequity and racial injustice. We couldn’t ask for a better person to take on this leadership position than Janice.

We remain steadfast in our mission to pursue and invest in solutions that build an equitable Greater Washington community in which systemic racism and its consequences no longer exist. We look forward to our continued partnership in doing this critical work together.

Please join us in thanking George for his hard work and contributions to our organization. We wish him every success in his future endeavors.

Very truly yours,
Tram Nguyen
Chair of the Board

Meyer Foundation