The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation is pleased to welcome Joanna Trotter as our new Vice President of Programs starting March 31.  

 

Joanna brings decades of experience using philanthropy as a tool for change in Chicago and beyond. In this newly created role, she will guide and align our grantmaking across Ocean Conservation, Performing Arts, and Social Impact as the foundation continues to grow.  

 

Most recently, Joanna served as Executive Director and Senior Program Officer for Global Philanthropy at JPMorganChase (JPMC). During her time at JPMC, Joanna oversaw the company’s philanthropic priorities in business growth and entrepreneurship, housing access and affordability, financial health, and careers and skills. She also previously led JPMC’s national housing grantmaking strategy, stewarded the firm’s $150 million philanthropic commitment to Chicago, and contributed to its $30 billion national racial equity commitment by coordinating efforts across the organization. 

 

“Joanna, like the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation itself, has strong roots in Chicago and a steadfast commitment to creating a world where all can flourish,” said Kim Van Horn, Chief Executive Officer, Paul M. Angell Family Foundation. “Her leadership will be crucial as we work to support community-led solutions that spark lasting change.” 

 

Before her time at JPMC, Joanna held leadership roles across the Chicago philanthropic community. She spearheaded community-building initiatives with the Metropolitan Planning Council, guided The Chicago Community Trust’s efforts to address the racial and ethnic wealth gap, and managed major investments in the city’s Woodlawn and Washington Park communities through the University of Chicago’s Office of Community Engagement. 

 

“Joining the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation means bringing together my love for my home, Chicago, and my experience across the social sector,” said Joanna. “I couldn’t be more excited to work with the foundation and its partners to ignite possibilities for all.” 

The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation is delighted to welcome Amina J. Dickerson (she/her) to our Board of Directors.  

 

A respected civic and arts leader, Amina brings decades of experience across theater, museum education, philanthropy, and community development to her role. Throughout her career, she has led major cultural institutions and shaped philanthropic strategies that advance equity, opportunity, and community well-being.  

 

Amina joins our board at a pivotal moment of growth for the foundation. She brings deep sector expertise to our Performing Arts program, while also strengthening the work of our Social Impact and Ocean Conservation programs.  

 

“We are thrilled and honored to welcome Amina to our Board of Directors,” said Kim Van Horn, Chief Executive Officer, Paul M. Angell Family Foundation. “Amina’s partnership will be invaluable as the foundation continues to grow and work toward a future where communities, oceans, and the arts all flourish.” 

 

Amina’s long track record of service in the arts includes leadership roles with the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, the Chicago History Museum, the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, and the Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago. Beyond the arts, Amina is a seasoned coach, strategist, and philanthropic leader. At Kraft Foods, she guided major investments to expand access to fresh, nutritious food and to stop domestic violence. As a board member with Woods Fund Chicago and the Women’s Funding Network, she advanced policy, advocacy, and grassroots efforts that strengthened communities and created opportunities for women and girls. 

 

Today, Amina serves as board chair for the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation and the Terra Foundation for American Art. In addition, she has chaired the Cultural Advisory Council for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and served on the Leadership Advisory Committee of the Art Institute of Chicago. Amina’s contributions have been recognized by organizations such as the League of Chicago Theaters, Center on Halsted Street, Chicago Cultural Alliance, National Museum of Mexican Art, African American Arts Alliance, and Auditorium Theatre, and her accomplishments are preserved in The HistoryMakers archives at the Library of Congress. 

 

“I am honored and excited to join the board of the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation,” said Amina. “I deeply believe in the power of philanthropy to effect necessary change and create possibility. I look forward to working with the foundation’s board and staff in our efforts to address needs and opportunities throughout our communities.”