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What is The iDAC Foundation?

The iDAC Foundation was founded in 2020 as IDiF (the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Finance) by Caryn Effron, Dessy Levinson, Samantha Katz and a community of impact leaders as a nonprofit organization driving equitable access to capital to accelerate economic justice, power and influence.

In May 2024, we announced that IDiF will be joining iDAC, Inc. and changing its name to The iDAC Foundation, Inc.

The IDAC Foundation recognizes the importance of capital as the oxygen to all industries. Each industry's diverse needs and uses of capital vary, requiring a solution to synchronize the myriad of efforts. At the IDAC Foundation, we are committed to amplifying and educating through thought leadership, coalitions, and resource sharing to illuminate the path toward a more inclusive financial sector.

iDAC Foundation Leadership

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PURVI GANDHI

Chair

Managing Partner,

Quain Investments LLC

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SASHA TALCOTT, CFA

Vice Chair

Managing Director, 

KKR

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ANGELA OLDEN

Treasurer

Chief Financial Officer,

Community Access Unlimited

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Dr. KIMBERLY LOVING

Secretary

Director,

Seattle Department of Human Resources

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SAM AUSTIN

Founder & CEO, iDAC

Partner,

NEPC

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PRINCE DYKES, MBA

Board Member

Founder/ President,

Global Children Financial Literacy Foundation

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SHARMILA (SHAR) KASSAM

Board Member

Founder/Consultant - Capital Markets and Governance,

Aligned Capital Investing, LLC

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EDWARD ROZELL

Board Member

Managing Director Institutional Sales,

MFS Investment Management

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Dr. ALISON PEREZ, PhD

Board Member

Senior Investor,

Lockheed Martin Ventures

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