New Hires

MACP announces new hires from Q3, Q4 2023

February 15, 2024 We are pleased to announce five new team members joined MACP in Q3 and Q4 2023. The group brings a myriad of talents, perspectives, and abilities to the organization, specifically to our Quality of Life program, Events, Talent Development, Investments, and Legal work. Please join us in welcoming them to our team.

MACP announces new hires from Q1, Q2 2023

We are pleased to announce four new team members joined MACP in Q1 and Q2 2023. The group brings a myriad of talents, perspectives, and abilities to the organization and especially to our program work. Please join us in welcoming them to our team. Erin Dirksen, Program Associate, Animal Welfare. Erin (she/her) provides administrative, program,

May Thao-Schuck joins Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies as Director of Talent Development

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) announced that May Thao-Schuck has joined the organization as Director, Talent Development. In this newly-created position, May joins MACP’s Human Resources and Administration team to lead the work of setting and implementing its talent development strategy, including talent acquisition, to help achieve the organization’s goals. Centering diversity, equity, inclusion, and

MACP announces new hires from Q3, Q4 2022

We are pleased to announce three new team members joined MACP in the third and fourth quarters of 2022. Their gifts and talents enhance our ability to support great work across the globe.   Please join us in welcoming them to our team!  Wuryati Morris, Program Officer, Environment. Wuryati (she/her) will take on responsibility for much

MACP announces its Q2 2022 new hires

We are pleased to announce four new team members joined MACP in Q2 2022. Drawn from across the region, the group brings a myriad of talents, perspectives, and abilities to the organization. Please join us in welcoming them to our team! Benjamin Fribley, Program Associate, Disaster Relief & Recovery and Environment. Ben (he/him/his) will provide

Kurian Thomas joins Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies as Vice President, Programs

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) announced that Kurian Thomas will join the organization as Vice President, Programs, effective August 15. In this position, Kurian will lead the organization’s programs team to ensure MACP strategies, grantmaking, and evaluative practices align with the organization’s mission, Philosophy of Grantmaking, and commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice. Kurian

MACP announces its Q1 2022 new hires

We are pleased to announce seven new team members joined MACP in Q1 2022. Drawn from across the region, as well as nationally, the group brings a myriad of talents, perspectives, and abilities to the organization. Please join us in welcoming them to our team! Jeannine Balfour, Program Director, Legacy Programs. Jeannine (she/her/hers) will lead MACP’s

Jeannine Balfour Joins Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies as Program Director

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) announced that Jeannine Balfour has joined the organization as Program Director, Legacy Programs. In this position, Jeannine will lead MACP’s grantmaking work with eight Southern California organizations, along with one of its long-time grantee partners, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). She will also serve on the Program Leadership Team. Jeannine (she/her/hers)

Terri Thao Joins Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies as Program Director

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) announced that Terri Thao has joined the organization as Program Director, Local Initiatives and Opportunities. In this position, Terri will lead MACP’s local giving efforts, support other targeted grant portfolios, and work across domains with several long-term MACP grantee partners. She will also serve on the Program Leadership Team. Terri