Roger works closely with Barr Foundation president Jim Canales and vice president for administration Lynn Harwell to provide leadership for all of the Foundation’s work. Roger joined Barr in 2016, in the newly-created position of vice president. With Barr’s significant growth in subsequent years, his role evolved to focus on programs and strategy. Roger now provides primary oversight for the Foundation’s grantmaking programs and initiatives. He also leads Barr’s sector effectiveness program and oversees learning and evaluation activities. Roger brings experience across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors. Before coming to Barr, he served as a senior policy advisor in the U.S. Dep