Shawn Escoffery

Biography

Shawn Escoffery is the Chief Executive Officer of the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation where he leads a small team and a family board committed to social justice and advancing equitable practices in philanthropy. RPDFF invest in innovative solutions and community leaders to build a more just and sustainable world in which all people thrive. Shawn manages a $6-8 million annual grantmaking budget and an endowment approaching $160 million. Since joining the Foundation 2018, Shawn has led the organization through a strategy refinement process, created a fellowship for someone who is formerly incarcerated, and launched an Impact Investing portfolio with a 10% carve-out of the endowment. RPDFF focuses on Criminal Justice Reform, Environmental Justice, and Affordable HousingPreservation with a trust-based approach centered in place and that emphasizes lasting partnerships. Shawn holds a BA from Rutgers University and a
Master's degree from MIT in City Planning.