Chris Ko

Chris Ko is an experienced nonprofit leader currently serving as the Senior Director, Programs & Impact at the Annenberg Foundation, overseeing community grant-making and program portfolio management since December 2024. Prior to this role, Ko held various positions at the United Way of Greater Los Angeles from January 2010 to December 2024, including Vice President of Impact & Strategy and Managing Director of Homelessness & Strategic Initiatives, focusing on education, job stability, and housing solutions in LA County. Ko's career spans multiple roles in nonprofit management and policy advisory, including work with the Los Angeles Mayor's Office and consulting positions with organizations like Gina Airey Consulting and the Center for Nonprofit Management. Ko earned a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and studied abroad in Ghana, further developing a strong foundation in community impact and strategic initiatives.