The P&G Alumni Foundation awarded $230,000 in grants this year—more than ever before. Across all grant years, we multiply the impact of our 80+ alumni grant champions who follow their passions and work with nonprofits in 45 countries. Together, we are a force for good multiplied! Our total of 134 grants have improved the lives of 230,000 people in communities now and for generations to come.

Recently, the Foundation elected two new board members. They each bring great passion and philanthropic experience to their roles and are aligned with an innovative strategy to support our continued growth. We are fortunate to have their energy and talent to help leverage our shared values to invest together and create opportunities.

Meet The New Board Members

Cinzia Gaeta retired from P&G in 2021, having worked in the legal department for 34 years, with her last assignment as VP Legal Counsel Southern Europe. Cinzia has a wealth of expertise having served as a member of the Italian Advertising Jury, Advertiser Union Legal Commission, Ministry of Equal Opportunities, and a Lecturer at Pisa University, Sole 24 Ore Business School, and LUMSA University. Cinzia graduated in Law at La Sapienza University in Rome.

Since retirement, Cinzia has taken on the role of Head of Human Resources & Legal Affairs at Susan G. Komen Italia APS, BoD member at Seniores Italia ODV, P&G Alumni Italia, and Metasociale Onlus.

Cinzia has significant Board experience having served on the BoD for Procter & Gamble, Italia, Fater S.p.A (P&G joint venture), Fameccanica (P&G joint venture) and Procter & Gamble Producto de Consumo Espana.

The P&G Alumni Foundation is thrilled to have Cinzia join the Board and bring her strong depth and breadth of Board expertise.

Randall Smith started volunteering for the Foundation on the Advancement Committee after retiring this year from Procter & Gamble. He brings over 15 years of experience from the Patron Development Committee of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

He is a global brand-builder, having worked in the US, Europe and Asia. During his 20 years at P&G in Cincinnati, he worked in BBIC and helped lead many of P&G’s most successful campaigns. His marketing programs at P&G have received 3 Emmys, over 15 Effies and over 50 Cannes Lions including 2 Grand Prix. He was a member of the Multicultural and Inclusive Marketing Lead team and the Brand Mastery Society.

Randall graduated from The College of the University of Chicago with degrees in economics and Near Eastern languages and civilizations. He earned his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with a concentration in marketing.

The Foundation is excited to have Randall assume an expanded role on the Board.

There is a tremendous amount to celebrate and learn from when looking at Herbert’s career – contributions to the business and legacy in terms of the values he instilled in generations of young people.

Herbert had one of the most remarkable, global careers, joining P&G in Germany in 1966 and holding leadership positions across the USA, Austria, Scandinavia, Mexico, France, the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Perhaps his most notable contribution was spearheading P&G’s expansion into Central and Eastern Europe, recognizing the region’s potential.

I first met Herbert in 1987 in Paris, where he was the outgoing General Manager, and began working with him in 1995. At a time of personal doubt after turning down two assignments, Herbert reached out: “I’m offering you an assignment in Eastern Europe—based in Moscow. You’ll start as Marketing Director and become General Manager. This will be crucial for P&G and for rekindling your passion for the company.” The rest is history, with Maria and me cherishing our Moscow years as one of life’s highlights.

Herbert was a giant in every sense—his presence unmistakable, his intellect immense, his heart even bigger. While he kept discussions short and to the point, with questions like, “How much have we shipped today?” or “What have you done for the company today?” and the classic, “Should I worry when I see you?”, Herbert’s mind was razor-sharp and strategic. Behind his sometimes gruff exterior was a scholar, holding both a Master’s and Ph.D. in Economics from top universities in Germany, Austria, and France.

Most remarkable was Herbert’s deep care for people. He took personal responsibility for others’ careers, even at junior levels. During the Russian crisis, he didn’t just consider numbers; he cared about people. Herbert and John Pepper were instrumental in keeping P&G in Russia during the 1998–1999 economic collapse when many competitors exited—a brilliant strategic decision that still strengthens P&G in the region.

Herbert’s legacy lives on through the values he embodied:

1. Transparency – Do as you say, say what you do, and keep it simple—“Shipments are strategic.”
2. Courage and Ownership – Take personal responsibility; if you don’t, how can you expect others to?
3. Care for People – Take care of your people, and they will take care of the business.
4. Perseverance – Work hard but enjoy the journey.
5. Humility – Herbert let results speak for themselves; he never bragged.

Over nearly 40 years of knowing Herbert, I understood he had Only two great love stories: his wife, Monica, his partner since university, and the P&G company and its people.

Rest in peace, Herbert. You will be remembered and missed forever.

Stassi Anastassov

With our theme “Together in Growth & Gratitude” in this report, please enjoy life-changing stories and the many smiles of our P&G alumni grant champions and grant beneficiaries—with 223,000+ lives improved across 42 countries! Click the Alumni Foundation’s 2023-24 Impact Report image and link below to enjoy success stories, exciting new ways alums have gotten involved, and our financial picture.

With a sense of gratitude for the skills learned and lifelong friendships made at P&G, alums are paying it forward. Together we are harnessing the power of the Global P&G Alumni Network to give charitably and apply our expertise to help drive economic empowerment for generations to come. We hope you share our excitement, and you will help us do even more in years to come.

Want to know more about the Alumni Foundation?

With a sense of gratitude for skills learned and friends made at P&G, the Alumni Foundation harnesses the power of our alumni network to pay it forward and empower people around the globe. We are a non-profit established to give charitably as the philanthropic arm of the P&G Alumni Network. The Foundation applies and multiplies P&G alumni expertise to help people in need thrive economically. Through strategic grant-making to charitable organizations with active P&G alumni involvement, we empower people around the globe to build bright, sustainable futures through jobs, vocational training, and new business start-ups.

If you would like to donate, click the link below. For information on donating through Donor Advised Funds or other methods, contact Sarah Woods at swoods@pgalums.com.

Recently, the Foundation elected two new board members. They each bring great passion and philanthropic experience to their roles and are aligned to an innovative strategy to support our continued growth. We are fortunate to have their energy and talent to help leverage our shared values to invest together and create opportunities:

Dr. Janet Reid
Janet B. Reid, Ph.D. is CEO of BRBS World, LLC, a private management consulting consortium that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She and the consortium serve forward-leaning clients whose success is dependent upon building world-class leaders. She has extensive board experience and a long track record of leadership in business and civic affairs.

Dr. Reid spent 10 years at P&G – starting off in R&D in 1980 with a doctorate in Bio-Inorganic Chemistry from Howard University in Washington D.C. With the encouragement of P&G CEO John Smale, Dr. Reid also held positions in Brand Management — ultimately succumbing to her entrepreneurial spirit to found her first company.

Dr. Reid has a long history of board leadership – including as Chair of The Ohio State University Board, Chair of Xavier University Board, Vice Chair of The Mercy Health System and Director positions at the Red Cross, YWCA and the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors of Bon Secours Mercy Health, a $10 billion healthcare system. Dr. Reid has received numerous business and civic awards including E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, Cincinnati Enquirer Woman of the Year, and was recently named a “2023 Great Living Cincinnatian”.

Janet has already been an active supporter of the foundation serving as and Advisor to the Board for 5+ years. The Foundation is excited for her to take on an expanded role on the Board and the Governance Committee.

Maria Taricco
Maria is currently retired and lives with her husband in London. With a BS in Biology from Royal Holloway in London, Maria accepted a position with P&G to help launch the Portugal subsidiary in 1990. She led the Market Research department and market entry strategies – working at P&G for 4 years based first in Portugal – and then transferring to Sweden to lead the Nordic Europe market entry strategies. She then spent 8 years in brand design and communications – including 4+ years at Design Bridge in London and Milan – serving as key Account Manager. Upon meeting her Italian husband, Maria moved to Milan where she worked for Robilant Associati for the next 4 years, a Milan based brand consultancy. For the past 10 years Maria has collaborated on a free-lance basis with a Portuguese travel publication called Convida in editorial input and translation to English.

Maria began her volunteer service with the Foundation 10+ years ago, assisting in the early Feasibility & Planning Study. Most recently, Maria has served on the Mar/Comm committee, taking on a leadership role with a key focus on social media content. She is also co-chairing the emerging Ambassadors/Marketing sub-committee. The Foundation is excited for her expanded role on the Board.

Fueled by a sense of gratitude for the skills learned and friends made at P&G, The P&G Alumni Foundation pays it forward. Our grant champions and 250+ volunteers worldwide share their time and talent to empower sustainable employment and bright futures for people in need around the world.

This changes lives, communities, and generations.
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Breaking news from Sonoma California at our second annual Vineyard Experience. It is with huge excitement and deep gratitude to Chip & Juliet Bergh that we announced that … every dollar donated to the Alumni Foundation will be 100% MATCHED through the end of 2024 up to $200,000!

The Bergh Match inspired a first gift at the event. SynFiny Advisors is donating $25,000 as a second match. Many thanks to SynFiny & CEO Jeff Wuest kicking things off well!

QUADRUPLE your donation now! Your donation of $100 becomes $400 with the two matches. The first $25,000 in donations have the 4X match, and the next donations up to $200,000 will be doubled!

As alums, most of us would agree that we share a common sense of gratitude for skills learned and friends made at P&G. At the P&G Alumni Foundation, this gratitude is what drives us to pay it forward. We enjoy coming together to harness the power of the P&G Alumni Network to create a global force for good—giving grants and applying our collective experience to help people in need thrive economically.

“P&G is really like family. … I am happy to support the P&G Alumni Foundation and encourage others to join me. Together, we lift up others who are in need to new sustainable employment.”

– Chip Bergh

Our grants lift up hundreds of thousands of individuals and their families. While we have come a long way, there is still much to be done. For every grant we make, there are four more waiting for funding.  Also, an Alumni Foundation grant serves as a trusted credential and multiplier for further fundraising by award recipients. One recipient told us of an 8:1 multiplier from one $20,000 award!

Donating is a way to continue P&G’s mission of improving lives in the places we live, work and serve. If you are able to add the P&G Alumni Foundation to your current giving circle, please DONATE TODAY and GET MATCHED!

Special thank you to

1. Chip & Juliet Bergh for this amazing matching gift that will sustain grants for a year and to Chip for serving as an Honorary Guest Co-Host.
2. Tarang Amin for serving as an Honorary Guest Co-Host and for a generous donation that just came in post our fun fundraiser from the Tarang & Hirni Amin Family.
3. SynFiny Advisors for being the first to step up with a major matching gift of $25,000
4. Karen Francis DeGolia for sharing her beautiful vineyard setting with us, donating all the wine for the event, and arranging an exceptional dinner perfectly paired with wines from the estate.
5. Limerick Lane Cellars for hosting us for the Rocky Knoll tour, dinner in the 1910 historic vineyard, poolside receptions, and lovely Farmhouse accommodations.
6. Our Event Team – Deb Kielty, Shantini Munthree, Ranu Gupta, Julie Lumgair, Diane Chen, and Sarah Woods
7. All who attended 
8. All who purchased wine in support of the P&G Alumni Foundation

If you would still like to purchase wine in support of the Alumni Foundation, please go to limericklanewines.com or club@limericklanewines.com for assistance and email pgalumfoundation@limericklanewines.com with your order number to give credit for the proceeds. Additional thanks to Karen and Limerick Lane for donating 10% of the proceeds from wine sales to the P&G Alumni Foundation.

Sponsoring Alumni Greg York leads various volunteer groups and coordinates farm maintenance and building management. His leadership, alongside Barbara and Becky’s advocacy and support, has been instrumental in Tikkun Farm’s growth and success. ?

Through Tikkun Farm’s job training program, participants gain essential skills in carpentry, electrical, agriculture, and culinary arts, alongside valuable life skills like accountability and respect. Greg’s experience at P&G has played a pivotal role in shaping Tikkun Farm’s vision and approach, highlighting the importance of strong leadership and management skills.

In 2023-2024, Tikkun Farm will expand its training program, combining trauma-informed care experiences with technical skills training in Environmental Care, Building Trades, and Culinary Arts. Participants receive hands-on training addressing stressors and improving their chances of success.

With the most recent PGAF grant we are proud to support Tikkun Farm to expand the training program from 50 to 90 participants in 2024. Funds will support salaries, equipment, farming tools, seeds, starter plants, and certification costs, ensuring the program’s success and impact.

Though born from tragedy, Tikkun Farm’s job training program is a beacon of hope, honoring the memory of individuals like Monie by providing opportunities for transformation and empowerment. Monie, a young man who found solace and support at Tikkun Farm after facing homelessness and challenges in his home environment, tragically lost his life to gun violence. His story motivates Tikkun Farm to continue their vital work, ensuring that others like Monie have access to support, skills, and hope for a brighter future. Together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Among these remarkable individuals stands Ana, a courageous mother and caregiver whose journey into entrepreneurship began with the unwavering support of FOB and the Cultural Center of Batahola Norte (CCBN). Despite facing numerous challenges, Ana’s determination knows no bounds as she balances household chores, caring for her children, and preparing for her business—a true testament to her resilience and commitment to creating a better future for her family.

Ana’s story epitomizes the transformative power of entrepreneurship supported by FOB. With the mission to provide art, cultural, and educational opportunities for the most vulnerable in Managua, FOB is changing lives. The P&G Alumni Foundation is proud to partner alongside sponsoring alum Dave Stickel to empower women like Ana to break the cycle of poverty and unemployment.

The project’s objective is clear: to meet the need for sustainable and stable incomes for women and their families. Through entrepreneurial training, personal development workshops, and an ‘Entrepreneurship Fair,’ Ana and 24 other women will receive the support and mentorship they need to start their own businesses.

But Ana’s journey is just one chapter in FOB’s larger narrative of impact and empowerment. Together, we can create a brighter future where every woman has the opportunity to thrive and succeed. Join us in celebrating Ana, FOB, and the transformative power of women’s entrepreneurship in building stronger, more resilient communities.

But Fati’s story is just one chapter in AtEG’s larger narrative of impact and empowerment. Thanks to the generous support of the PGAF grant, AtEG is expanding its reach to train 180 women in soap-making, braiding/plaiting, dying, milk processing, henna, and pottery.   Trainees will be residents of Faladie as well as the IDP camp in Zantiguila.  The camp is for those displaced by terrorists and made to live in a camp built over an active garbage dump.  The women involved will not only gain valuable skills but also improve living conditions for more than 1000 members of the community.

The PGAF would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsoring alum, James Bisbee, who spent 24 years at P&G in PSO in the U.S. James’s commitment to empowering women and communities is creating the ability to create lasting change. The PGAF is honored to support his work with Arts to End Genocide.

As we celebrate Fati, James, and all the extraordinary women of AtEG, let’s reaffirm our commitment to supporting women’s empowerment and creating a more inclusive and equitable world for all. Together, we can build a future where every woman has the opportunity to shine and succeed. ?

The Foundation invests in global programming that contributes toward real employment, financial independence, and the economic well-being of those served. The core areas supported are:

1. Job skills development & vocational training
2. Business-related skills education & training
3. Entrepreneurial or business ventures viable in local communities

Review Eligibility Requirements, Vetting Procedures, and Submission Details here.

Learn more about our 2023 Grant Recipients here.

For general application or content questions contact: Sue Wilke

For system or technology questions contact: Patrick Hartnett

About the P&G Alumni Foundation:

The P&G Alumni Foundation, the charitable arm of the P&G Alumni Network, has a mission of creating opportunities for those less fortunate – a mission grounded in the shared values that unite us as Alumni. Through strategic grant-making, the Foundation improves the quality of life worldwide by economically empowering individuals in need to achieve greater financial independence and economic well-being for themselves, their families, and their communities. 

Bringing its mission to life, the Foundation invests in programs and projects that contribute toward real and sustainable employment. What makes us unique is that a P&G Alumni sponsor must be actively and meaningfully involved with the charitable organization making a grant request. Learn more or donate by visiting our website.

Thanks to the generosity of the P&G Fund for Gender Equality, all donations will be matched (up to $50,000). Give today and double your impact!

P&G alums, like you, are known to have the hearts of champions, a winning mindset, a competitive spirit, and a desire to make the world better. So open up your heart and donate to our International Women’s Day campaign! ”Give with the Heart of a Champion.”

Gifts of any size make a difference. $25 becomes $50. $50 becomes $100. Be a champion for change! 

This is your last chance to win a global P&G “Alum-to-Alum” experience with proceeds helping alums improve lives for people in need! The P&G Alumni Foundation’s online “Alum-to-Alum” Auction is open and accepting bids until Nov 27, 6:00 pm ET.

• “San Francisco Treat” with Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh
• “Magnificent Milan Aperol/Negroni and Duomo” with Campari CEO Bob Kunze-Concewtiz
• “Viva Mexico and Don Julio” with Diageo CMO Jay Sethi
• “Luxury Cruise on Seabourn” with special pre-trip briefing from Seabourn CEO Natalya Leahy
• “Dubai Desert Dunes and Valuable IMEA Insights” with Mohamed Samir
• “Coffee and Conversation” with John Pepper
• “Dynamic David Taylor” 1:1 or with a Group Meetup
• “Miami Nice” including Tours of the Design District/Wynwood/Little Havana with Influencer Gina Lam and Dinner with Jorge Montoya
•  “Life Inspiration Coaching” with the P&G Alumni Coaching Program sponsored by the Women’s Leadership Forum (Lou Ann Eckert-Lynch, Heidi Piper, and more)

Ben Chapman – Cooperative for Education Grant Champion

Cooperative for Education grant champion, Ben Chapman, explains why he championed a grant: “CoEd has had tremendous success over the past 25 years in accomplishing its mission by focusing on breaking the cycle of poverty in Guatemala through education. These are children who often are the only ones in the history of their families who have graduated from high school or even the 6th grade, changing the trajectory for their entire family.”

The $20,000 grant from the P&G Alumni Foundation has helped people like Diego. Rarely do you see someone get the opportunity to return home and give back to the community that raised them, but Diego, at age 28, is doing just that! During his studies at Hacienda María, Diego took advantage of the textbooks and computers provided by Cooperative for Education (CoEd). Today, Diego teaches technology classes in the same Computer Center where he once studied!

Steve Baggott – Breakthrough Cincinnati Grant Champion

Steve Baggott utilizes his 32 years of P&G expertise to support Breakthrough Cincinnati, an agency that energizes underrepresented aspirational students to enter college with confidence. BTC is dedicated to addressing the academic gap experienced by underrepresented local students that, when coupled with the system’s educational inequities, can limit their opportunities for college and prosperity. BTC is transforming the community to advance education, equity, and economic mobility.

The $15,000 Alumni Foundation grant has helped people like Bijin: “Breakthrough is such a positive bubble. It’s such a positive environment where everyone has a growth mindset and the belief that we can be better. I still feel the impact of Breakthrough every day when I’m here at college.” 

Jim Louwsma – Partners Worldwide Grant Champion
Jim Louwsma leverages his 2+ decades of time in P&G Sales at Partners Worldwide. He is grateful for the opportunity to work with PW as it works to link small-scale, marginalized farmers to viable markets that can lift them and their families out of poverty: “It is one of the few partner organizations in the country equipping these farmers with the skills, resources, and access to local and regional markets—including major regional supermarket chains—for lasting generational emergence out of poverty.”

The $20,000 Alumni Foundation grant to Partners WW has helped people like Grace.  “I am grateful to Partners Worldwide and Africa Works for introducing me to beekeeping, as this has resulted in my orchard fruit trees increasing yield, quality, income, and pollination”.  Grace has been able to use the additional proceeds from the honey to buy food and clothes and pay school fees. 

Visit our website to learn more about how these grants are changing lives!

Mary, a Social Media Ambassador from the US, expressed how working with an amazing team and reconnecting with fellow P&G Alumni has brought the Foundation’s mission to life for her.

Akihiro, living in Australia, joined as an Ambassador to support the Foundation’s work on children’s education.

Ayman, who lives in Qatar, had a desire to be part of a worthy cause and make a positive difference in the world. Becoming an Ambassador feels like a great fit!

Through the active involvement of Ambassadors, the Foundation has grown significantly in awareness, reach, and partnerships. Dedicated Ambassadors generated above-industry benchmarks for follower growth and engagement on platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

As the P&G Alumni Foundation continues to grow, we extend profound GRATITUDE to each Ambassador for their unwavering dedication and commitment. Their collective efforts not only empower dreams but also leave a lasting legacy of positive change across the globe. P&G Alumni Foundation Ambassadors stand together, making a tremendous difference in the lives they touch.

The next evening, Alumni joined together with a focus on helping those in need. The event featured special remarks by Paulo Romeiro, President of P&G Alumni Portugal, Hugo Figueiredo, past P&G Alum Portugal President, Deb Kielty, Chair of the P&G Alumni Foundation. Facilitating the evening’s activities from Alum Pedro Pina.

One of the highlights of the event was a discussion by retired P&G Alum Mohan C. Mohan. He’s a key driver in the establishment of the Foundation and a beloved leader in the development of P&G Portugal’s business. Over 120 P&G Portugal Alums raised money for both a local Portugal charity, Coracoes com Coroa, and for the Foundation’s work to support the work of organizations sponsored by P&G alum grant champions throughout the world.

Mohan shared his philosophy of “Love All, Hate None” his belief and inspiration from his new book Reflections at 80. As Alum Samir Hawwa noted in Reflections,” Mohan’s deep sense of being an enormously privileged person leads to his burning commitment to giving back to society and to serving humanity.” Proceeds from the sale of his book will be donated to help fund grants and futures.

About the P&G Alumni Foundation:
The P&G Alumni Foundation, the charitable arm of the P&G Alumni Network, has a mission of creating opportunities for those less fortunate—a mission grounded in the shared values that unite us as Alumni. Through strategic grant-making, the Foundation improves the quality of life around the world by economically empowering individuals in need to achieve greater financial independence and economic well-being for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Bringing its mission to life, the Foundation invests in programs and projects that contribute toward real and sustainable employment. What makes us unique is that a P&G Alumni sponsor must be actively and meaningfully involved with the charitable organization making a grant request. Learn more or donate by visiting: pgalumnifoundation.org.

Grant requests undergo a strategic and thorough review against their ability to deliver measurable results and strong impact. Uniquely, grants are also evaluated against the involvement and significant contributions of the P&G Alum(s) championing the grant. Our Grants Committee will review all applications and notify you of our decisions. Average individual grant awards are expected in the $10,000 – $25,000 range.

• Review Eligibility Requirements, Vetting Procedures & Submission Details
• Learn more about our 2022 Grant Recipients
• For general application or content questions contact: Sue Wilke, suewilke44@gmail.com
• For system or technology questions contact: Patrick Hartnett, hartnettpm@hotmail.com

About the P&G Alumni Foundation:
The P&G Alumni Foundation, the charitable arm of the P&G Alumni Network, has a mission of creating opportunities for those less fortunate—a mission grounded in the shared values that unite us as Alumni. Through strategic grant-making, the Foundation improves the quality of life around the world by economically empowering individuals in need to achieve greater financial independence and economic well-being for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Bringing its mission to life, the Foundation invests in programs and projects that contribute toward real and sustainable employment. What makes us unique is that a P&G Alumni sponsor must be actively and meaningfully involved with the charitable organization making a grant request. Learn more or donate by visiting: pgalumnifoundation.org.

From business training, micro-loans, access to higher education, computer skills, beekeeping, and improved farming methods, our grants provide funding to train and provide employment opportunities to thousands. Through the efforts of the grantees, our funds will provide jobs and employment for over 1,700, job-related skills training for almost 2,000 people, and create more than 800 new business ventures impacting some 12,000 family and community members.

To learn about the grant recipients and their projects please click on the pictures below. The links will take you to the P&G Alumni Foundation website with individual profiles for each grant recipient.

Our impact continues to expand and the stories of those who have benefited are inspiring. Thanks to you, the P&G Alumni Foundation has given 112 grants totaling $1.78 million, spanning 40+ countries on five continents. More importantly, we have helped hundreds of thousands of individuals around the world create a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.

With a committed global board of 15 talented leaders, 185+ Ambassadors, 120 grant champions, close to 400 donors, and thousands of talented alums around the world, we are able to do even more! Thank you for your continued support.