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Dr. Sherece West-Scantlebury, President of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, joins Chanda Smith Baker to expose philanthropy's hidden power dynamics. In a raw, unfiltered conversation, she reveals how Black women leaders strategically navigate and dismantle institutional racism, offering a masterclass in resilience, strategic resistance, and transformative leadership that challenges the very foundations of charitable giving. Inspired by the legendary Gladys Washington—who

Sherece is a leading 21st-century equity advocate. From her early beginnings as a housing advocate in New York City to leading programs at some of the most prestigious foundations in the Southeastern United States, Sherece has been relentless in her quest to increase prosperity for families striving to move out of poverty. Sherece uses every opportunity to speak life into leaders and organizations. She encourages them to use their talents to solve our country’s most urgent ch

What does it take to lead with purpose in philanthropy today? How can foundations lead in moments of political uncertainty or during periods of reduced federal support for nonprofits? As nonprofits across the country face political and financial pressures—from policy rollbacks to funding cuts—the role of foundations has never been more critical. In this episode, Dr. Sherece West-Scantlebury, President & CEO of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, joins us to reflect on how ph

In this final episode of Season 8, you'll get a powerful, inspiring discussion on defending the nonprofit sector amid political intimidation and retrenchment, with a call to action for funders to act with courage rather than caution. The message is clear: a strong democracy depends on a strong, well-resourced nonprofit workforce, and philanthropy must choose to lead boldly in this moment.

Asking for Good Podcast Episode: What Will You Contribute to Further the Mission? (Season 4, Episode 1) Release: August 2025 Reflection on leadership, lived experience, and sustaining purpose across a long career in the social sector.

Sherece is a leading 21st-century equity advocate. From her early beginnings as a housing advocate in New York City to leading programs at some of the most prestigious foundations in the Southeastern United States, Sherece has been relentless in her quest to increase prosperity for families striving to move out of poverty. Sherece uses every opportunity to speak life into leaders and organizations. She encourages them to use their talents to solve our country’s most urgent ch

Fund the People Podcast Episode: Strong People Make Strong Organizations (Season 8 finale) Release: December 2025 Conversation on investing in nonprofit leaders and staff, sustaining organizations through people-centered philanthropy, and lessons from decades of executive leadership.

(The R.A.C.E. Podcast — Season 3, Episode 14, 51 minutes — November 18, 2024) Dr. Sherece West‑Scantlebury joins The R.A.C.E. Podcast to...

(Conversations with Chanda – Episode 163 – 1 hr 24 min, March 18, 2025) Dr. Sherece Y. West‑Scantlebury, President of the Winthrop...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Sherece West‑Scantlebury—President & CEO of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation—reflects on her journey...

In this timely episode, Dr. Sherece West‑Scantlebury, President & CEO of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, joins host Julia Campbell...