Senior Advisory Council Member
Roger served as the VP for Strategy and Programs for the Barr Foundation with primary oversight for Barr’s grantmaking strategies, initiatives, and learning and evaluation. Barr’s mission is to invest in human, natural, and creative potential, serving as thoughtful stewards and catalysts. He also served on the foundation’s executive team, which provides overall strategic and operational leadership.
Roger serves on the US-Japan Council program committee and has served previously on several boards and committees, including the 2022 Independent Sector CEO search committee, the Connecticut College President’s Leadership Council, the Independent Sector Board, the Council on Foundations Corporate Committee, and the Institute for College Access and Success board, and chaired the board of Innovations in Civic Participation. Roger and his wife have three children and a dog, and live in Rhode Island.