Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Melvin J. Galloway is chief operating officer (COO) of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), which he joined in 2020. As a strategic senior leader, he oversees human resources and administration (including buildings/facilities and business/administrative services management), IT, and finance. He is also responsible for operational crisis management and continuity of operations, including cybersecurity.
Previously, he served as the executive vice president and chief operating officer for Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund. In that role, he oversaw operations, business, and security functions and was responsible for ensuring that the national organization was set up to deliver on its important strategic goals.
Prior to joining Planned Parenthood, he served as the chief operations officer for the New York State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, where he oversaw operations for a complex federally-funded disaster recovery program. Earlier in his career, Galloway held the position of associate director of operations at The Rockefeller Foundation, where as the deputy for the chief operating officer he oversaw shared services units across U.S. and international offices.
Melvin received his Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and International Studies from Miami University of Ohio and a Master’s in Public Administration and Finance from New York University. He is a former Fulbright Scholar who worked with a variety of civil society organizations in Venezuela.
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Who We Are: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is a nonprofit organization that currently advises on and manages more than $400 million in annual giving by individuals, families, corporations and foundations. Continuing the Rockefeller family’s legacy of thoughtful, effective philanthropy, RPA remains at the forefront of philanthropic growth and innovation, with a diverse team of experienced grantmakers with significant depth of knowledge across the spectrum of issue areas. Founded in 2002, RPA has grown into one of the world’s largest philanthropic service organizations and has facilitated more than $3 billion in grantmaking to more than 70 countries. RPA currently serves as a fiscal sponsor for more than 110 projects, providing governance, management and operational infrastructure to support their charitable purposes. Who We Serve: We work with individuals, families, foundations, corporations and other institutions around the world to develop and manage thoughtful and effective giving programs.