The Foundation’s staff brings a broad range of talents to the organization, with experiences drawn from the academic, scientific, public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Michael Sutton
Executive Director

Melissa Eckert
Director, Finance & Administration

Ilan Kayatsky
Communications Director

Liz Maw
Program Director

Lindsey Freedman
Program Officer, Asia / Europe

David Corrado
Program Officer, North America / South & Central America

Crissy Canlas
PROGRAM OFFICER, AFRICA / ISLANDS & ISLAND NATIONS

Katie Clark
Senior Program Manager, Nominations & Tour

Laura Fernandez
Program Manager, Prize Winner Outreach

Ellen Lomonico
Digital Communications Manager

Amy Breshears
Administrative Coordinator