Cheryl Chang

Cheryl Chang currently serves as Chief of Staff at the Oak Foundation since October 2019, bringing extensive experience in nonprofit grantmaking and organizational strategy. Prior to this role, Cheryl was a Program Officer at Sunlight Giving, leading grantmaking efforts for Housing Stability and Family Support portfolios. Previous positions include Program Officer at Crescent Porter Hale Foundation, where strategic grantmaking was developed, and multiple roles at The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, focusing on Organizational Effectiveness and Philanthropy. Cheryl's career also includes consultancy at the United Nations managing global partnerships and program coordination at the Institute of International Education. Education credentials include a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University and a BA in International Relations from the University of California, Davis. Additional study includes international experiences in Switzerland and Germany.