Our People
Our Family
John and Carrie Morgridge co-founded MFF in 2008 with an entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy and a hands-on style of leadership. Before MFF, John and Carrie were partners in business ventures, athletic pursuits, marriage, and parenthood. They ensure that the foundation does great work while creating a positive, empowering culture.
John and Carrie are avid athletes. In 2017, they spent 46 days biking the 2,774-mile Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from Canada to Mexico. Between the two of them, they have completed 17 Ironmans and in a typical season they each ski more than a million vertical feet. It is not unusual for them to invite partners for a brainstorming session over a hike, bike ride, chairlift conference, or beach walk. They split their time between Montana, Colorado and Florida.
Michelle Morgridge, Director and Program Officer
Nate Angell, Program Officer
Michelle and Nate focus on building and strengthening community with their strategic funding decisions and volunteer service. While Michelle is committed to building relationships between people and their natural environments, Nate enters spaces looking for opportunities to learn and grow, while asking probing questions and providing insight when possible. As dedicated parents, they work hard to instill values of humility and community, along with a spirit of adventure, in their two sons.
John C. Morgridge, Director and Program Officer
Hillary Morgridge, Program Officer
John and Hillary both bring financial background and a strong analytical mindset to their philanthropy and board service. They are “making childhood magical” through their work and their parenting of two toddlers. Hillary is a CPA in Colorado and runs her own accounting firm serving nonprofit clients. John is an avid athlete and has published three children’s books (so far) in a series designed to teach social-emotional skills to kids and their families. Hillary loves nature and is chipping away at her goal to hike in every national park in the United States.
Our Staff
Our small but mighty team is an extension of our family. They manage our physical spaces, keep our our calendars running smoothly, and run our internal programs and projects. They are an invaluable resource to our partners.
Barbara Brooks
Director of MFF Publishing
Barbara leads the storytelling strategy for MFF and gives transformative leaders a platform to share their experiences and their impact. She writes and edits The Reach newsletter and blog.
Ash Gallegos
Program Manager
Ash shapes, builds, and grows the Foundation’s key projects, with emphasis on the Morgridge Acceleration Program (MAP), which is now hosting its fifth cohort of Fellows and Mentors.
Sabrina Kronick
Office Manager
Sabrina keeps our office running smoothly, manages vendor relationships, and provides IT support to MFF’s family and staff. She orders our swag and keeps our snack pantry stocked!
Elissa Madonia
Executive Assistant
Elissa provides administrative support to CEO Carrie Morgridge and other members of MFF’s family and staff. She manages our data and acts as the first point of contact for our partners.
Nina Morgridge
Paws-itivity Advisor
Nina welcomes visitors to our office with a sniff and a wag. She is a mentor and friend to our other MFF dogs: Maggie and Honeydew, Dexter and Beya, and Charlie, Greta, and Nacho.