The Knight Foundation, a prominent philanthropic organization in Miami, has announced the appointment of three new vice presidents to enhance its leadership. Francesca de Quesada Covey will oversee a substantial grant portfolio aimed at community impact, while Kelly Jin will focus on integrating artificial intelligence into the foundation’s strategies. John Sands will manage the new information and society program, emphasizing the relationship between technology, information, and society. These strategic changes are aimed at ensuring the foundation remains at the forefront of addressing complex societal challenges.
As we navigate a rapidly evolving world, these strategic leadership changes ensure we're not just keeping pace-but leading the way.”
The appointments underscore our commitment to adapting with purpose and ensuring our work continues to strengthen democracy and empower the communities we serve.
Francesca de Quesada Covey will manage a grant portfolio of over $250 million across the 26 cities where the Knight brothers once owned and ran newspapers.
Kelly Jin will oversee the assessment of grant-making to guide future investments and build a strategy for integrating AI tools across the Knight Foundation.
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