Pamela Ross, MSW

Pamela joined the Foundation in 2025 as Leader of Community Impact. A longtime advocate for racial equity and systems change, she focuses on centering community voice, building authentic relationships, and advancing racial equity through trust and partnership.

With a deep belief in the power of shared leadership, Pamela brings compassion, courage, and clarity to her work. Her approach is grounded in proximity to community, a commitment to justice, and a drive to create lasting change. Before joining the Foundation, Pamela held senior leadership roles in philanthropy and nonprofits, where she guided internal culture change, launched community-driven initiatives, and helped reimagine grantmaking through an equity lens.

Pamela holds a Master of Social Work in Community Development and Program Evaluation from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Communication Disorders from Indiana State University.

I am motivated and inspired every day by the unwavering strength, abundance, and power of those who refuse to be defined by systemic barriers—and by those committed to driving meaningful change. Racial equity demands that everyone has the opportunity to prosper and be fully seen, regardless of race. Until that vision is realized, the work must continue.