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Sherece Y. West-Scantlebury, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
(pronouns: she/her/hers)
Sherece is a leading 21st century equity advocate. From her early beginnings as a housing advocate in New York City to leading programs at some of the most prestigious foundations in the Southeastern United States, Sherece has been relentless in her quest to increase prosperity for families striving to move out of poverty. Sherece uses every opportunity to speak life into leaders and organizations. Her expertise in public policy, funding strategies, and program development make her one of our nation’s top transformational leaders.
Before the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, she was the founding CEO of the Foundation for Louisiana (FLL). Prior to FFL she was with the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Sherece earned her Ph.D. in Public Policy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Maryland, and a master’s in Public Policy from the University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
She is a member of the board of directors of Community Change, ForwARd Arkansas, and Philander Smith College.
When she is not working, you will find Sherece traveling the world with her husband Joe, hanging out with their pups Peaches and Herb, or chilling with them at home reading, eating grapes or popcorn (sometimes both) while listening to music. She loves to dance.
Education
Ph.D., Public Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Maryland
MA, Public Policy, University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Ann Arbor, Michigan
BA, Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland
Fellow, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Policy Institutes
2003 - 04 Emerging Leaders Fellow, a joint program of Duke University and the University of Cape Town in South Africa
Associations and Recognition
2019-2020 Philanthropy Forward Fellow, Neighborhood Funder’s Group
2017-2018 Rockwood Leadership Institute's National Leading from the Inside Out Yearlong Fellowship
2017 James A. Joseph Lecturer
2015 - 16 Ascend Fellowship Program, The Aspen Institute
2015 Humanitarian Award, Just Communities of Arkansas
2013 Woman of Influence Award,
Arkansas Business Journal
50 for the Future, Member, Little Rock Chamber of Commerce
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Beta Pi Omega Chapter
Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, Education Committee
Arkansas Women’s Leadership Forum
Center for Community Change, Board of Directors
ForwARd Arkansas, Executive Advisory Committee
Philander Smith College, Board of Trustees - Chair
Mission Investors Exchange Inc., Board of Directors
2010 Distinguished Scholar in Residence, Center on Community Philanthropy,
University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service
2007 Telly Award winner for work as executive producer of the social documentary
Power in the People
Graduate of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Arkansas Class of 2007–08
Top 180 Power List, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2013,
Arkansas Business Journal
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“I have a mission and vision to use my time, talent, and treasure to transform vulnerable communities into healthy, vibrant communities.”
― Sherece Y. West-Scantlebury, Ph.D.
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