Darren Walker
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President at Ford Foundation
New York, New York, United States
124K followers
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124K followers
24 connections
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Supporting Ukraine and the values of democracy
Supporting Ukraine and the values of democracy
For two weeks, Russian forces have ravaged the people of Ukraine, brazenly and indiscriminately attacking civilians…
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The hard work of hope
The hard work of hope
How we move forward during the year aheadWith the new year comes a new beginning, an opportunity for reflection and…
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Justice over greatness: A new year's reflection
Justice over greatness: A new year's reflection
During the spring of 1816, four decades after Thomas Jefferson drafted the United States’ Declaration of Independence…
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Humbled to be recognized as a 2025 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipient. America is about people actively choosing to bind together. We are “We, the…
Humbled to be recognized as a 2025 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipient. America is about people actively choosing to bind together. We are “We, the…
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Proud to be included in the 2025 #TIME100Philanthropy list, alongside leaders make such a significant impact. Read more about my Ford Foundation work…
Proud to be included in the 2025 #TIME100Philanthropy list, alongside leaders make such a significant impact. Read more about my Ford Foundation work…
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I spoke with the India Development Review (IDR) about what excites me about philanthropy in India and Ford Foundation's own approach, including…
I spoke with the India Development Review (IDR) about what excites me about philanthropy in India and Ford Foundation's own approach, including…
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Experience
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The Rockefeller Foundation
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Chief Operating Officer
Abyssinian Development Corporation
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Education
Honors & Awards
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Distinguished Alumnus Award
The University of Texas at Austin
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Fellow
Council for Urban Design
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Fellow
Council on Foreign Relations
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Honorary Degree
Bard College
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Honorary Degree
Miami Dade College
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Honorary Order of the Coif
The University of Texas at Austin
Organizations
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Arcus Foundation
Board Member
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Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies
Board Member
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National Low-Income Housing Coalition
Board Member
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New York City Ballet
Board Member
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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Board Member
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The High Line
Board Member
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It may have been raining outside, but it was all sunshine at the Friends of the High Line 2025 Spring Benefit this week. The annual Spring Benefit…
It may have been raining outside, but it was all sunshine at the Friends of the High Line 2025 Spring Benefit this week. The annual Spring Benefit…
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Deeply grateful to be honored by Innocence Project alongside Laura Burnstein, Capital Litigation Communications Project, at their Celebration of…
Deeply grateful to be honored by Innocence Project alongside Laura Burnstein, Capital Litigation Communications Project, at their Celebration of…
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Congratulations, Margaret Mliwa! Her extensive experience makes her the ideal leader to advance Ford Foundation's impact in #EastAfrica.
Congratulations, Margaret Mliwa! Her extensive experience makes her the ideal leader to advance Ford Foundation's impact in #EastAfrica.
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Incredibly honored to be recognized at Brooklyn Museum’s 14th annual #BkArtistsBall. This event, during the museum’s historic 200th anniversary year,…
Incredibly honored to be recognized at Brooklyn Museum’s 14th annual #BkArtistsBall. This event, during the museum’s historic 200th anniversary year,…
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Thank you, Chris Hughes, for joining me for #IdeasAtFord to discuss the history of American capitalism. By rediscovering the triumphs and failures of…
Thank you, Chris Hughes, for joining me for #IdeasAtFord to discuss the history of American capitalism. By rediscovering the triumphs and failures of…
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I’m honored to be recognized on the 2025 CULTURED Magazine #CULT100! Read my reflection on my time at Ford Foundation, including how funding art can…
I’m honored to be recognized on the 2025 CULTURED Magazine #CULT100! Read my reflection on my time at Ford Foundation, including how funding art can…
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Congratulations, Darren Walker! Such an honor to work with the amazing team at the Ford Foundation, and delighted that the #GenerosityToJustice…
Congratulations, Darren Walker! Such an honor to work with the amazing team at the Ford Foundation, and delighted that the #GenerosityToJustice…
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I’m mourning the loss of Pope Francis. I had the great honor of meeting the Holy Father at the Vatican in 2017. To be in his presence was to feel…
I’m mourning the loss of Pope Francis. I had the great honor of meeting the Holy Father at the Vatican in 2017. To be in his presence was to feel…
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So proud that the #GenerosityToJustice campaign has been recognized by the 29th Annual Webby Awards! Thanks to all of you who engaged with us in…
So proud that the #GenerosityToJustice campaign has been recognized by the 29th Annual Webby Awards! Thanks to all of you who engaged with us in…
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I am delighted to welcome Richard Verma back to the board of the Ford Foundation. He brings a wealth of international experience and expertise that…
I am delighted to welcome Richard Verma back to the board of the Ford Foundation. He brings a wealth of international experience and expertise that…
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The Dance Theatre of Harlem has grown over the past fifty years into a multi-cultural dance institution with an extraordinary legacy of providing…
The Dance Theatre of Harlem has grown over the past fifty years into a multi-cultural dance institution with an extraordinary legacy of providing…
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Grateful to join ABFE. A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities’s #Harambee2025 Annual Conference as 2025 James A. Joseph Lecturer, in…
Grateful to join ABFE. A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities’s #Harambee2025 Annual Conference as 2025 James A. Joseph Lecturer, in…
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