The Duke Endowment in Charlotte, North Carolina, has announced the promotion of ELLIE SMITH to healthcare program officer. Smith joined the endowment in March 2024 as a healthcare program analyst.

Americares in Stamford, Connecticut, has announced the election of FRANCINE GINGRAS to its board of directors. Gingras previously served as lead global external communications in Proctor and Gambal’s beauty division. After retiring, Gingras spent five years as a consultant advising companies on brand strategy, communications, and crisis management.

The American Council on Education in Washington, D.C., has announced the appointment of TOM STRITIKUS as chair of the board of directors. Stritikus is president of Occidental College.

The Joyce Foundation in Chicago has announced the appointment of CAROLE L. BROWN to its board of directors. Brown previously served as chief change and risk officer for PNC Financial Services Group.

PFLAG National, in Washington, D.C. which serves LGBTQ+ people, their parents and families, and non-family allies, has announced the appointment of SULTAN SHAKIR as chief operating officer. Shakir previously served as president and executive officer of the Mazzoni Center in Philadelphia.