About

Our Team

The Gambrell Foundation is home to curious minds who believe in building communities where everyone can live greatly. What connects us is a shared commitment to exploring new ideas and approaches, learning from both success and failure, and moving beyond conventional thinking.

Meet the folks working together to create spaces where purpose, awe, and meaningful relationships are cultivated to transform Charlotte and build a network of partners who share our vision.

Board of Directors

Staff

Advisory

Brittany Priester
Investment Advisor
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President Emerita

Sarah Belk Gambrell
Former President Emerita
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Latest From Leadership

Q&A with Martijn Lampert of Glocalities
In our quest to learn from global communities and support those living greatly in Charlotte and beyond, we partnered with Glocalities, an Amsterdam-based international research agency renowned for cross-cultural research into behavioral psychology and values. I sat down with co-founder Martijn Lampert to delve into their unique approach and the insights they are uncovering.
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Q&A: Co-Creating Our City with the German Marshall Fund
How can we build cities where young people thrive? This Q&A with the German Marshall Fund explores a bold new model of youth-led civic co-creation in Charlotte.
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Q&A with Richard Reeves: American Institute for Boys & Men
The Gambrell Foundation is deeply invested in supporting our young people and our communities. Our partnership with the American Institute for Boys and Men supports shifting policy and public conversation that will ultimately enhance the wellbeing of boys and men, and therefore enhance the resilience of all our communities.
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  • Q&A: Co-Creating Our City with the German Marshall Fund
    How can we build cities where young people thrive? This Q&A with the German Marshall Fund explores a bold new model of youth-led civic co-creation in Charlotte.
    Learn More
  • Q&A with Richard Reeves: American Institute for Boys & Men
    The Gambrell Foundation is deeply invested in supporting our young people and our communities. Our partnership with the American Institute for Boys and Men supports shifting policy and public conversation that will ultimately enhance the wellbeing of boys and men, and therefore enhance the resilience of all our communities.
    Learn More