Accelerating progress toward a more just and compassionate world
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Phillip J. Kim
Managing Director, Michelson Impact Ventures
Phillip Kim has led the education practice of Michelson Philanthropies since 2015.
Zach Schultz
Investment Associate, Michelson Impact Ventures
Zach is an investment associate at Michelson Impact Ventures. He has a
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Brett Yates
CEO, Michelson Found Animals Foundation
Brett Yates is chief executive officer of Michelson Found Animals Foundation as
Mayra Lombera
COO, Michelson 20MM Foundation
Mayra Lombera provides strategic oversight to the Michelson 20MM Foundation’s portfolio of
Darice Bailey
CFO, Michelson Philanthropies
Darice Bailey oversees all aspects of financial operations, ensuring the fiscal health
Our Co-Chairs
Dr. Gary K. Michelson
Founder/Co-Chair
Dr. Gary K. Michelson, M.D., is a board certified orthopedic spinal surgeon, an inventor who holds nearly 1,000 patents throughout the world, the founder and funder of three private foundations, recipient of numerous medical and humanitarian awards, and one of only a small group of individuals to be inducted into both the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the National Academy of Inventors.
Alya Michelson
Co-Chair
Alya Michelson is an artist, philanthropist, and journalist who is passionate about uplifting women’s and immigrants’ stories. An immigrant from Russia, Alya led an awarded career in journalism before moving to the United States and launching a career as an artist working in multiple genres. Today, she serves as co-chair of Michelson Philanthropies and is developing a new project that celebrates global citizenship by highlighting how the immigrant experience strengthens the American story.