Laura and John Arnold

Founders and Co-Chairs

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Todd Spoth

Laura and John established the Laura and John Arnold Foundation in 2008. They believe philanthropy should be transformational and should seek through innovation to solve persistent problems in society. As co-founders, Laura and John actively engage in the organization’s overall direction and daily execution. Laura is an attorney and a former oil company executive. John is an investor. They have three children and reside in Houston, Texas.

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Todd Spoth
Meet the Team

Leadership

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Roxanne Almaraz

Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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Charlie Anderson

Executive Vice President for Infrastructure
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Elizabeth Banks

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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George Callas

Executive Vice President of Public Finance
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Jennifer Doleac

Executive Vice President of Criminal Justice
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Mark E. Miller

Executive Vice President of Health Care
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Justin Milner

Executive Vice President of Evidence and Evaluation (he/him)
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Jennifer Nelsen

Chief People and Culture Officer (she/her)
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Kelli Rhee

President and Chief Executive Officer
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Kirby Smith

Executive Vice President of Strategy and Programs

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