Join us in celebrating updates to the team at Meyer!

As we bring in a new year, we’re thrilled to announce two exciting updates from familiar faces on our Community Partnerships & Strategy Team. Read on to learn more about how Leni Dworkis and Alexis Martinez will continue to contribute to our work:

Leni Dworkis (they/them) is moving into the role of Partnerships Director for Impact & Learning. In this newly created role, Leni will lead the Foundation’s work to understand and communicate the impact and progress of Meyer grantee partner organizations working to transform systems in Greater Washington toward racial and economic justice. They will collaborate across internal teams and play a pivotal role in advancing learning within the Foundation and the Meyer grantee partner community. Leni will also continue to manage our rapid response program, returning for 2026.

“I’m excited to take on this new role because learning is not only essential for us to grow as funders,” says Leni, “but by better understanding, showcasing, and communicating the impact of our grantee partners we can more deeply advance our mission to influence a more racially and economically just Greater Washington.”

Leni has been with the Meyer Foundation since 2023 and previously served as our Maryland Partnerships and Strategy Director.

Alexis Martinez (she/her) is moving into the role of Maryland Partnerships & Strategy Director. In this role, Alexis will pick up our Maryland grantmaking and program portfolio, focused in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. She will also manage and support key areas of our core grantmaking program, helping to shape the Foundation’s grantmaking approach, strengthening partnerships, and supporting the Foundation’s overall programmatic direction.

“I’m eager to advance the work in this role,” says Alexis. “As a Maryland resident, the challenges our grantee partners face are deeply personal to me. I look forward to continuing to build partnerships with organizations in the Maryland portfolio and supporting their leadership and impact across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, as well as the state.”

Alexis has been with the Meyer Foundation since 2018 and last served as our Regional Partnerships & Strategy Director. Meyer Foundation grantee partners in our regional portfolio will either continue to work with Alexis or will be contacted by their new primary contact at the Meyer Foundation.

Please join us in congratulating Alexis and Leni on their new roles!