Season 7 Episode 15

Dr. Carmen Rojas from Marguerite Casey Foundation

Shifting the Balance of Power with Marguerite Casey Foundation President & CEO Dr. Carmen Rojas

Marguerite Casey Foundation (MCF) president & CEO Dr. Carmen Rojas shines a light on the transformative nonprofit that provides grants to those on the ground that are fighting for a more just and equitable democracy and economy. For 20 years, MCF has supported leaders who have the ability to shift the balance of power both in their communities and in society toward working people and their families. Carmen and Aaron talk about MCF’s unique philanthropic model and approach to grants, optimism about the activism and passion of the youth of today, and how to take a data-driven approach to impact. Listen in to hear about how Carmen’s educational background in city planning impacted her career path, and learn more at caseygrants.org.

Production Credits: Aaron Kwittken, Dara Cothran, Nina Valdes, Maria Bayas, Michael Grubbs, and Mathew Passy