Leadership
Officially established as an operating, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors chaired by civic leader Martin Nesbitt.
See the rest of our leadership below.
Valerie Jarrett – Chief Executive Officer
David Simas – President
Alfreda Bradley-Coar – Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
Robbin Cohen – Executive Vice President, Obama Presidential Center, Strategy, Technology
Laura Lucas Magnuson – Executive Vice President, Global Programs
Michael Strautmanis – Executive Vice President, Civic Engagement
The Board
The President and Mrs. Obama