Darren Walker

Darren Walker is a prominent leader in philanthropy, known for his tenure as the president of the Ford Foundation since 2013, where he championed major initiatives in gender equity and disability rights. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and with a J.D. from New York University School of Law, Walker has received numerous accolades, including being named one of Rolling Stone's ‘25 People Shaping the Future’ and Time's ‘100 Most Influential People’. He is set to join The Obama Foundation's board of directors on November 1, 2023, where his extensive experience and commitment to social justice will contribute to empowering the next generation of leaders.