Laura and John Arnold

Founders and Co-Chairs

Todd Spoth

Laura and John established the Laura and John Arnold Foundation in 2008. They believe philanthropy should be transformational and should seek through innovation to solve persistent problems in society. As co-founders, Laura and John actively engage in the organization’s overall direction and daily execution. Laura is an attorney and a former oil company executive. John is an investor. They have three children and reside in Houston, Texas.

Todd Spoth

Meet the Team

Leadership

Roxanne Almaraz

Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Charlie Anderson

Executive Vice President for Infrastructure

Elizabeth Banks

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

George Callas

Executive Vice President of Public Finance

Chris Chen

Executive Vice President of Mission-Aligned Investments

Jennifer Doleac

Executive Vice President of Criminal Justice

Mark E. Miller

Executive Vice President of Health Care

Justin Milner

Executive Vice President of Evidence and Evaluation (he/him)

Jennifer Nelsen

Executive Vice President of Partnerships & People (she/her)

Kelli Rhee

President and Chief Executive Officer

Kirby Smith

Executive Vice President of Strategy and Programs