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Ford Foundation Appoints Debra Kroszner Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer
The Ford Foundation today announced the appointment of Debra Kroszner as vice president and chief external affairs officer. Kroszner will join Ford's executive leadership team in January to manage the foundation's external affairs function.
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