Erika Nesholm
Executive Director, Nesholm Family Foundation
Erika is the Executive Director of the Nesholm Family Foundation, which awards grants in Adolescent Mental Health, Middle School Public Education, and Performing Arts in Seattle. Prior to that, she was a Classics Professor at Williams College, Georgetown University, The College of William and Mary, Kenyon College, and Ohio Wesleyan University. She holds a PhD in Classics from the University of Washington and a Master’s in Education Policy from UW, with particular interest in arts education. Erika is active in the Seattle arts community: she serves on the boards of Photographic Center Northwest, Seattle Symphony, and ACT Theatre.
WHY MENTAL HEALTH?
Over 20% of the population lives with a mental health or substance use disorder.
From academic achievement to economic mobility and overall equality, mental health and addiction play a central role in every major social issue.
Mindful Philanthropy envisions a world in which all funders are invested in solutions that integrate mental health and well-being so that all people have equitable access to the tools and resources they need to be well.
ABOUT
Mindful Philanthropy was founded in 2020 with the mission to catalyze impactful funding in mental health, addiction, and well-being. We envision a world in which all funders are invested in solutions that integrate mental health and well-being so that all people have equitable access to the tools and resources they need to be well.