Board of Directors
The IEEE Foundation is fortunate to be led by a group of smart, dedicated and compassionate IEEE members who work diligently to translate the values of our donors into social impact.
Board of Directors
The IEEE Foundation is fortunate to be led by a group of smart, dedicated and compassionate IEEE members who work diligently to translate the values of our donors into social impact.
Officers
Ralph Ford
Jerry L. Hudgins
John D. McDonald
Marko Delimar
Christopher Geiger
Directors at Large
Alex Acero
Nim Cheung
Lorena Garcia
Howard Michel
Karen Panetta
Stephen Phillips
Sarah A. Rajala
Tomy Sebastian
Sarah Spurgeon
Mary Ellen Zellerbach
Ex-Officio Members
Ex-officio and corresponding members have the rights and privileges of directors except the right to vote.
Rajendra Asthana
Ryan Bales
Nim Cheung
David Michelson
David H. Whyte
Members Emeriti
Emeritus members of the Board are former IEEE Foundation Directors who made extraordinary contributions to the IEEE Foundation through their devotion of time, expertise, special initiatives, and service.
Henry L. Bachman
Dr. Leah H. Jamieson
Dr. Emerson W. Pugh
John R. Treichler
Dr. David A. Conner, P.E.
Dr. Lyle D. Feisel
David Green
Peter A Lewis, P.E.
Joseph V. Lillie
Frederick C. Mintzer
Board News
Direct Philanthropy and Scholarships: A Virtuous Cycle
By John D. McDonaldIEEE Foundation Vice President for Development, IEEE Life Fellow,Member National Academy of Engineering, CIGRE Honorary Member,Founder/CEO, JDM Associates, LLC, Duluth, GA, USA As an IEEE Foundation Director…
IEEE’s Philanthropic Programs Featured as the Heart of the Inaugural Life Members Conference
From 14 to 16 April 2024, 179 attendees gathered in the Lone Star State, more specifically, Austin, Texas, USA, for the inaugural IEEE Life Members Conference. The conference focused on…
16 February 2024 Marks the First IEEE Foundation Day Celebration
A note from Ralph Ford, President of the IEEE Foundation Board of Directors: On 16 February, 1973, what started with the goal to further the scientific and educational purpose of…
2024 New Directors Join the Board
As the IEEE Foundation winds down its 50th anniversary year and begins the new year, we celebrate the addition of two new Directors to lead the efforts of the Foundation…
An Exclusive Interview with IEEE Foundation Chief Canine, Bruno McDonald
Our special guest today is Bruno, who is the Best Friend of John McDonald, the IEEE Foundation 50th Anniversary Chair. Bruno has recently been appointed as: The IEEE Foundation 50th…
IEEE Heritage Circle – Celebrating & Highlighting the Diversity of Our History & Donors
The IEEE Foundation highlights our honored philanthropists recognized in the IEEE Heritage Circle. Their loyalty and charitable efforts make a positive impact and transform lives worldwide. The IEEE Heritage Circle,…
IEEE Foundation Board Member Hopes to Pay His Experience Forward
IEEE Fellow and IEEE Foundation Board Member Nim Cheung, Ph.D., is Chairman and CEO of AIphotonics Limited, a technology company he founded at the Hong Kong Science Park specializing in…
Role Model Recipient’s – Honorarium & Prize Money Donations
Have you ever been awarded a cash prize or speaker fee and wondered how you could make a lasting impact with that money? Award Recipients and Conference Speakers who receive…