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.”
