Mission 44 announces inaugural US Board of Directors
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Posted By: Hija Chang on September 30, 2025 We are delighted to announce the appointment of the inaugural Board of Directors for Mission 44 US: K. Don Cornwell, Co-Founder and CEO of Dynasty Equity, Grace Gould, Co-Founder of Touch Capital, and Mellody Hobson, President and Co-CEO of Ariel Investments. The US Board of Directors will guide Mission 44’s work in the United States, shaping strategy, building partnerships, and delivering programmes that empower all young people to thrive in education and access careers in STEM. K. Don Cornwell, Co-Founder and CEO of Dynasty Equity K. Don Cornwell is Dynasty Equity’s Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to Dynasty Equity, Don was a Founding Partner at PJT Partners, a premier global advisory-focused investment bank and is now a member of their Board of Directors. Prior to PJT, Don worked at Morgan Stanley in the Mergers and Acquisitions Group and established a particularly focused area of expertise in media and entertainment, specifically in sports and gaming. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Don worked at McKinsey & Co. as a management consultant and in corporate development for the National Football League. Don sits on the Board of Trustees of the Harlem Children’s Zone, an education and social services organization in Central Harlem; the East Harlem Tutorial Program, an after-school program for children in East Harlem; the Board of Directors of New York Cares, New York City’s largest volunteer organization; and the VFILES Foundation, an organization with the mission to increase business ownership for creators in underrepresented communities. Don received an MBA from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and an AB in Government from Harvard College. “Mission 44’s commitment to empowering the next generation and creating an inclusive education system is a mission that resonates deeply with me. I’m excited to bring my experience in business and education-focused philanthropy to the Board, and I am eager to help scale Mission 44’s impact across the US and beyond.” K. DON CORNWELL Co-Founder and CEO of Dynasty Equity https://mission44.org/mission-44-announces... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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