MI Philanthropy

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Heather Haines

Director, Convening and Engagement, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Heather Haines is director of convening and engagement with Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. She joined the Institute from the International Fund for Animal Welfare, where she oversaw global events.
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Quinton Banks, PhD

Associate Director, Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Quinton Banks,PhD, is an associate director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. His extensive scientific background includes research into chronic pain, taste perception, and muscle physiology.
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Veronica Beck, PhD

Associate Director, Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Veronica Beck is an associate director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. She uses her expertise to identify and implement innovative biomedical research ideas, partnering with philanthropists and key field leaders to ensure promising research projects receive the necessary support to become impactful therapies.