Juontel White
Vice President, Impact Operations
Growing up in Los Angeles, I witnessed how inequities impacted my family and friends. From education to criminal justice and beyond, unequal systems shaped my world. They also fueled my purpose. I'm committed to building power for the marginalized to realize systemic change for equity and justice, which is the north star of Liberty Hill.
Dr. Juontel White is Vice President of Impact Operations at Liberty Hill Foundation, where she leads the alignment of strategy and operations for the foundation’s programs to achieve lasting results in communities impacted by systemic oppression.
With a more than 15-year career in the nonprofit sector, Dr. White focuses on shaping organizational strategy and systems to achieve racial justice. She has led national and local programs and partnerships across education, housing, and civic engagement. Dr. White previously served as consultant to the National Urban League, United Nations, and mayor’s offices for several top U.S. cities. Most recently, as Senior Vice President of Programs & Advocacy at the Schott Foundation, she oversaw $6 million grantmaking and led strategic collaborations with government, philanthropy, and BIPOC-led organizations in more than 30 states.
A proud Angeleno, Dr. White champions the rights of communities of color to not only survive—but to thrive, lead, and define their own futures. She holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University and a Masters degree in policy and management from Harvard University. Dr. White finds joy in reading, performing arts, and cultural advocacy.
- jwhite@libertyhill.org