Inspired by her grandmother’s stories of suffragists marching on New York City’s Fifth Avenue in the early 1900s, Barbara has worked to elect women since 1998. Today, through the Foundation’s nonpartisan Governors research, Barbara gives women candidates at all levels essential tools to meet the challenges of campaigning.
Adrienne Kimmell has dedicated her career to empowering and advocating for women. As Foundation Director, Adrienne leads the Foundation’s nonpartisan efforts to advance women’s political equality and increase women’s representation in the field of contemporary art.
Leadership & Staff
Leadership
Barbara Lee, Founder & President
Inspired by her grandmother’s stories of suffragists marching on New York City’s Fifth Avenue in the early 1900s, Barbara has worked to elect women since 1998. Today, through the Foundation’s nonpartisan Governors research, Barbara gives women candidates at all levels essential tools to meet the challenges of campaigning.
Adrienne Kimmell, Executive Director
Adrienne Kimmell has dedicated her career to empowering and advocating for women. As Foundation Director, Adrienne leads the Foundation’s nonpartisan efforts to advance women’s political equality and increase women’s representation in the field of contemporary art.
Staff
Greeley O’Connor
Communications Specialist
goconnor@blff.org
Nicole Bourgoin
Foundation Associate
nbourgoin@blff.org
Natalie Stemple
Foundation Coordinator
nstemple@blff.org
Kim Niedermaier
Foundation Intern
Board of Directors
Barbara Lee, President
S. Zachary Lee, Member
Robert S. Lee, Member
Joel Kozol, Member
David Damroth, Member
Fran Seegull, Member