With Election 2020 behind us, we now turn our attention to making the positive change we want to see in the world. This month, Tides is excited to announce our new CEO, Janiece Evans-Page. We also want to honor our Native American brothers and sisters during Native American Heritage Month and pay respect to those who continue to fight for equality and justice, and who have been hit hard by COVID-19. Read more below.
Tides Announces New CEO, Philanthropy Executive Janiece Evans-Page
Tides is thrilled to announce Janiece Evans-Page as the new CEO of Tides, effective January 4, 2021. Ms. Evans-Page brings to Tides a strong background in leadership, equity, and innovation, with more than two decades of leading business and social impact initiatives at organizations like Hewlett-Packard Co. and Fossil Foundation. Tuti B. Scott, who took on the role of Interim CEO in August 2019 after serving nine years on the Tides Network Board, will remain involved in early 2021 to support Janiece for a transition period. Read more.
At-Risk Elders Serve Critical Roles as “Wisdom Keepers” and Caregivers in Native Communities During the Pandemic
COVID-19 continues to threaten tribes and tribal cultures across the U.S. With federal government support lacking, American Indian communities have had to turn to their own resources to survive. Fortunately, organizations like First Nations Development Institute—a recipient of an expedited Indigenous COVID-19 grant docket facilitated by Tides Foundation—have stepped in to provide critical lifelines. Read more.
2020 Has an Upside: A Record Number of Women of Color Are Running in Local and State Elections
The 2020 election saw a record voter turnout, particularly among women of color voters, and a record number of women of color on the ballot. As we honor Native American Heritage Month, it’s important to note that 18 Native American women ran for Congress this election year — nine Democrats and nine Republicans — more than any previous year. First Name
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