The Asia Foundation Executive and Leadership Team

Khan Ali, the Chief Executive Officer at The Asia Foundation, directs the organization's strategic vision and operational execution across its extensive network. Ali's leadership focuses on advancing the core mission of improving lives throughout Asia by strengthening governance, empowering women, expanding economic opportunity, increasing environmental resilience, and promoting international cooperation. This executive role involves overseeing all programmatic initiatives and ensuring alignment with the foundation's six decades of experience and deep local expertise. Ali guides the organization's engagement with partners and stakeholders, driving forward the development agenda across 18 Asian countries and Washington, DC. The Chief Executive Officer ensures the foundation's work remains impactful and responsive to the evolving needs of the region, solidifying its position as a key development partner. Ali's strategic direction is crucial for navigating complex geopolitical landscapes and maximizing the foundation's positive influence.

Laurel Miller, the President & Chief Executive Officer at The Asia Foundation, spearheads the organization's overarching strategy and global operations. Miller's executive purview encompasses driving initiatives that improve lives across a dynamic and developing Asia, focusing on strengthening governance, empowering women, expanding economic opportunity, increasing environmental resilience, and promoting international cooperation. This leadership position involves direct oversight of the foundation's network of offices in 18 Asian countries and Washington, DC, leveraging six decades of experience and deep local expertise. Miller ensures the foundation's programs are impactful and responsive to regional needs, fostering international cooperation and sustainable development. The President & Chief Executive Officer plays a critical part in shaping the foundation's policy engagement and its role in addressing complex development challenges. Laurel Miller's vision guides the organization's commitment to positive change throughout the Asian continent.

Pamela Joyce, a Member of the President's Leadership Council at The Asia Foundation, contributes strategic guidance and oversight to the organization's mission. Joyce's involvement supports the foundation's commitment to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia, focusing on strengthening governance, empowering women, expanding economic opportunity, increasing environmental resilience, and promoting international cooperation. This council position involves advising on key programmatic and strategic directions, drawing upon extensive experience to enhance the foundation's impact. Pamela Joyce collaborates with other council members and executive leadership to ensure the effective implementation of initiatives across the foundation's network of 18 Asian countries and Washington, DC. The President's Leadership Council plays a vital role in upholding the organization's six decades of experience and deep local expertise. Joyce's contributions are integral to advancing the foundation's development goals and fostering international cooperation.

Behnaz Raufi, the Chief of Staff at The Asia Foundation, provides critical operational and strategic support to the executive leadership. Raufi's role is central to ensuring the smooth functioning of the organization's development initiatives across Asia, directly contributing to the goals of strengthening governance, empowering women, expanding economic opportunity, increasing environmental resilience, and promoting international cooperation. This executive function involves coordinating efforts across the foundation's 18 Asian country offices and its Washington, DC presence, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans. Behnaz Raufi facilitates communication and collaboration among senior leaders and departments, optimizing resource allocation and operational efficiency. The Chief of Staff ensures that the foundation's deep local expertise and six decades of experience are effectively leveraged to improve lives throughout the region. Raufi's oversight enhances the execution of programs and strengthens the foundation's overall impact.