We at the D’Addario Foundation have brought great clarity to our mission by cultivating a dynamic board of directors, advisors, and staff who are extremely passionate about our work and, as strong advocates of music education, are committed to bringing greater visibility to the cause.
As the executive director of the D'Addario Foundation, Karen seeks to further a mission that supports equitable access to music instruction and environments that nurture creative expression. A nonprofit and social impact leader with more than 20 years of experience in partnership development, Karen began her career as an advertising copywriter for various educational publishing companies and went on to advance the work of several nonprofit organizations. Most recently, she served as the director of development for the Harmony Program and director of strategic partnerships for the Society for Science. Other nonprofits she has been a part of include the College Board, Single Stop, and College Advising Corps. Karen holds a B.A. in English and an M.A. in English with an emphasis on nonfiction writing, both from the University of Central Florida.
Sadie is the Manager of the D’Addario Foundation. With a decade of experience in partnership management, non-profit fundraising, and capacity building, she is passionate about using her skills to address the issues she is dedicated to, including social equity and access to the arts. Most recently, Sadie served as Senior Manager of Membership at Confluence Philanthropy, where she supported a network of foundations and investment managers pursuing alignment of their investment capital with their philanthropic values. Previously she was the Membership Manager at L’Alliance New York, the country’s leading French language and cultural center, and the Development Manager and Americorps VISTA member at Kids Creative, an arts-based youth development organization. Sadie holds a B.A. in Gender and Sexuality Studies and French Language and Literature from Tulane University.
The D’Addario Foundation is proud to seek the invaluable insight and experienced counsel of these respected individuals from the worlds of philanthropy, environmental tech, corporate governance, and the creative arts.
John D'Addario Jr.
Co-Founder and Board President, D'Addario Foundation
Suzanne D'Addario Brouder
Former Executive Director, D'Addario Foundation
Dahlia Ambach Caplin
SVP of A&R, Verve Label Group
