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An image of an adult woman named Nadia Sarfraz. She has tan white skin, long brown hair, and she is wearing glasses and a black jacket and smiling at the camera.

Nadia Sarfraz, PhD

Senior Associate, SPARC, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Nadia Sarfraz, PhD, is a senior associate on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy.
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Gretchen Jacobs

Associate, Convening and Engagement, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Gretchen Jacobs is an associate of convening and engagement at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. In her role, she guides and advances Strategic Philanthropy’s role in global events and engagement internally and externally.
A smiling light-skinned woman named Kimberly Bailey with bobbed dark blonde hair, wearing a black shirt and small hooped earrings, and standing in a room with dark wood details.

Kimberly Bailey

Director, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Kimberly Bailey is a director at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy, specializing in business development and creating tailored programs for individuals and organizations looking to make a profound impact on our world.
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Ishtiaq Mawla

Associate Director, Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC), Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Ishtiaq Mawla is an associate director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration team within the Strategic Philanthropy pillar at the Milken Institute.
An woman named Taylor Evans white skin, bobbed auburn hair and glasses. She is wearing a red blazer with a black shirt and standing outside.

Taylor Evans, PhD

Senior Associate, Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Taylor Evans, PhD, is a senior associate on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. Her expertise lies in biomedical research, molecular genetics, rare diseases, and computational biology tools.
An image of a smiling light-skinned female-presenting person named Elizabeth Burke with light hair wearing a black shirt against a nature-ish background

Elizabeth Burke, PhD

Associate Director, Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Elizabeth Burke, PhD, is an associate director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. Her expertise lies in rare disease research, including neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders, strategic planning, project management, and promoting collaboration between clinical and scientific teams.
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Sara ElShafie, PhD

Associate Director, Environmental and Social Innovation team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Sara ElShafie, PhD, is an associate director of Strategic Philanthropy at the Milken Institute. Serving its Environmental and Social Innovation portfolio as a global climate specialist, ElShafie helps to build philanthropic initiatives for thriving environments and communities.
Portrait of Emily Musil, PhD

Emily Musil, PhD

Managing Director, Environmental and Social Innovation team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Emily Musil, PhD, is managing director at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy, where she leads the Environmental and Social Innovation portfolio.
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Melissa Stevens

Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Melissa Stevens is the executive vice president of Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy, leading its work with individual and family philanthropists and foundations seeking to make a transformative, sustainable impact. Since co-founding Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy in 2015, she has overseen the creation and execution of philanthropic strategies that have influenced more than $3 billion in capital and built an unmatched network for donors to collaborate and amplify their impact.
A smiling light-skinned female-presenting person named Agnes Stephens with light brown hair wearing a pink and black patterned shirt against an outdoor background.

Agnes Stephens

Director, Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Aggie McMahon Stephens, MSc, is a director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. With a background in clinical neuroscience, she specializes in science philanthropy, research sector development, and global collaborations that maximize the impact of investments in science.
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