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Emily Fan
General Counsel at The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Emily Fan is the General Counsel and Secretary at The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, a position she has held since February 2023 after serving as Deputy General Counsel since July 2020. In her current role, she oversees the Foundation's legal affairs, providing crucial legal guidance for strategy development, grantmaking, and governance. Fan is also a member of the Executive Team and the Secretary of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.13
Professional Background
- Packard Foundation: Emily joined the Foundation in January 2016 and has significantly contributed to enhancing its legal processes and practices. Her leadership has been instrumental in navigating complex legal landscapes and improving operational efficiency within the organization.12
- Room to Read: Before her tenure at the Packard Foundation, she was the director of legal at Room to Read, where she established the legal function for the organization and managed a wide range of legal issues across its global operations.1
- Habitat for Humanity International: Fan also served as assistant general counsel for Habitat for Humanity International, advising on legal matters across 30 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.12
Education
Emily holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law and graduated cum laude from Bryn Mawr College with a degree in sociology focused on Asian American studies.1
Community Involvement
Outside her professional responsibilities, Emily is actively involved in various nonprofit organizations. She serves on the boards of EverFree, which supports women in achieving economic security, and Pie Ranch, which focuses on cultivating a healthy food system. Additionally, she advises Invest for Better, a nonprofit dedicated to providing women with values-aligned investing education.12
Emily Fan's extensive experience in international law and commitment to social impact reflect her dedication to fostering justice and equity through her work at the Packard Foundation.