Mark Pollack

Mark Pollack is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in grant funding and community impact initiatives. As a Program Officer at The Meadows Foundation since August 2024, Mark focuses on program management and strategic development. Previously, Mark served in various key roles at United Way of Metropolitan Dallas from July 2007 to August 2024, including Senior Director of Community Impact Grantmaking, where Mark led the grant funding process overseeing investments of $15-$18 million annually and directed disaster relief efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Mark's early career includes positions at organizations such as North Texas History Center and Bryan's House, with a strong background in education and resource development. Mark holds a Master of Liberal Studies in Global Studies from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from The University of Texas at Austin.