Larry Kramer has been President of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation since 2012. Under his leadership, the foundation has maintained its commitment to areas of enduring concern, while adapting its approaches and strategies to meet changing circumstances and seize new opportunities. He has, at the same time, been instrumental in launching new efforts to respond to pressing and timely problems, such as challenges related to political polarization and cybersecurity. He writes and speaks about issues related to effective philanthropy, funder collaboration, and long-term support. Before joining the foundation, Larry served as Dean of the Stanford Law School from 2004-2012. During his career, he has also been a law clerk to the U.S. Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court, a law professor, and a special consultant in a law firm. He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and sits on the boards of a number of nonprofits including the National Constitution Center, Independent Sector and the Climateworks Foundation.