Inclusive Capitalism Executive Council

Leena Bhutta is the chief investment officer of the Doris Duke Foundation, where she leads an internal investment team responsible for managing the foundation’s endowment.

Shelley Sylva is head of corporate citizenship for TD Bank US, leading efforts to deliver financially inclusive and sustainable products and services while also providing philanthropic investments and community programs that elevate and align with TD's business outcomes, purpose, and brand promise.

Michelle DeFossett is the president of Girls Who Invest (GWI). In this role, she works with the GWI team, board of directors, and industry partners to accelerate the organization's reach and impact.

Brian A. Swain has extensive experience in the investment and asset management industry. Swain joined Howard University in February 2018 and currently serves as deputy chief investment officer in the university’s investment office, where he manages the endowment, retirement trust, and treasury balances.

Cheryl Alston serves as the chief financial officer of Parkwood Entertainment, the interim executive director of the BeyGOOD Foundation, and a member of the Inclusive Capitalism Executive Council at the Milken Institute.

Jacob Walthour, Jr., is chief executive officer of Blueprint Capital Advisors and a member of the Inclusive Capitalism Executive Council at the Milken Institute.

Melanie Levine is a partner and global head of Client Partnerships and Business Development at Davidson Kempner. In her role, she oversees the sales, product specialist, and investor relations teams. She joined the firm in 2005 and is based in the New York office.

Sara Zulkosky is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Recast Capital, a 100% women-owned platform investing in and supporting emerging managers in venture.

Shundrawn A. Thomas is a professional investor and corporate executive with more than 30 years of impactful leadership in financial services. He is the founder and managing partner of The Copia Group, a private investment firm that provides bespoke credit solutions to privately held, lower-middle-market companies.

Erin Harkless Moore leads the fund and direct investment program for Pivotal Ventures, a company created by Melinda French Gates to advance social progress in the United States.