R9 GOVERNANCE
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
The Root Nine Foundation and Institute is governed by a five member voting Board of Directors, supported by a non voting Advisory Board and administrative staff. This structure ensures that mission, strategy, finances, and major partnerships are overseen collectively rather than by any single individual.
R9 Board of Directors (voting)
1. Chairperson - HRH Princess Karen W.S. Brengettsy-Chatman
2. Vice Chairperson (Open)
3. Director of Academic Affairs, History and Cultural Preservation (ND)
4. Director of Interfaith and Religion (ND)
5. Director of Stakeholder Relations and Strategic Engagement (ND)
R9 Advisory Board (non voting, subject matter guidance)
1. Ethics Advisor (ND)
2. Academic and Research Advisor (ND)
3. Cultural Preservation Advisor (Open)
4. Community Outreach Advisor (ND)
R9 Staff (non voting, administrative)
1. Secretary - (ND)
2. Treasurer - (ND)
3. Events Coordinator - (Open)
Status Key
ND = Non disclosure (position filled, identity not publicly disclosed)
Open = Position currently open
The Board meets quarterly, with an annual governance meeting, and operates under formal Bylaws covering fiduciary duty, conflicts of interest, and financial oversight. BOARD AND ADVISORY CONFIDENTIALITY
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BOARD AND ADVISORY CONFIDENTIALITY
In accordance with R9 governance policy, the identities of individual Board and Advisory Board members are treated as nonpublic organizational information and are not routinely disclosed. This practice protects the privacy of those serving R9 mission. Disclosure may be made for legitimate purposes, including grant review, contractual due diligence, or regulatory requirements, upon written request stating the reason for the inquiry, subject to R9 internal review.