Esther Larson

Esther Larson is program director with the Philanthropy Roundtable, focuses on fostering philanthropic efforts to build strong communities. Esther is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and holds a Master of Arts from New York University and Master of Public Service and Administration from Texas A&M’s George Bush School of Government and Public Service.

An empathetic female counselor listens as a vulnerable patient shares about a difficult situation.
The Time is Now to Fund in the Area of Mental Health

Philanthropists should be hurrying to fund mental health treatments for our children, veterans, and vulnerable populations.

David Bass & Esther Larson / 8 min read
blockchain arts
How blockchain can help fund artists—and revive the arts

Funding for artists tends to go to major institutions, not to artists. But a new decentralized solution offers a way for philanthropists large and small to support artists directly.

Christos A. Makridis & Esther Larson / 4 min read