Abell Trustees Select Fagan Harris as Next President and CEO

 Fagan Harris will serve as the next president and CEO of the Abell Foundation, the Foundation’s trustees announced today. Harris, who will succeed Robert C. Embry Jr., brings with him a wealth of experience in public service and social innovation, as well as a demonstrated dedication to investing in Baltimore’s communities.

“Fagan shares the Abell Foundation’s steadfast commitment to the people of Baltimore, and he will honor our organization’s legacy while leading the next chapter of our work,” said Christy Wyskiel, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “Abell has spent decades investing in Baltimore – its people, its neighborhoods and its future, and Fagan shares our unwavering belief in the potential of Baltimore.”

Harris will assume the role January 5, 2026, becoming only the second president in Abell’s history. He will carry forward Embry’s nearly 40-year legacy of unwavering focus on improving the lives of his fellow Baltimoreans.  Under Embry’s leadership, Abell has become something much more than a funder. It has been a driving force for positive changes, both large and small.

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Source: Abell Foundation