Winrock International welcomes Suzanne E. Siskel as incoming Board Chair
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On March 3, 2026, Winrock International’s board of directors elected Suzanne E. Siskel as its new chair, and Tuan Nguyen as its vice chair. Together, they will lead Winrock’s board as the organization advances its new 2026–2028 strategic plan and deepens its focus on agriculture, environmental ecosystems and rural resilience.
Siskel is the former executive vice president and chief operating officer of The Asia Foundation, where she oversaw U.S. operations and 18 country offices across Asia. Earlier in her career, she held senior leadership roles at the Ford Foundation, including as global director of community and resource development, and served as the foundation’s representative in Indonesia and the Philippines.
“Suzanne brings deep wisdom, experience and a lifelong commitment to sustainable development and philanthropy,” said Maqsoda Maqsodi, president and CEO of Winrock International. “Her leadership comes at a pivotal moment for Winrock, as we evolve our programming to help rural communities strengthen agricultural systems, protect vital ecosystems and build resilience for the future.”
Siskel rejoined Winrock’s board in 2025 after previously serving as a board member. She succeeds Jude Kearney, who served as board chair since June 2021 and will continue to serve on Winrock’s board of directors.
“I want to express my sincere gratitude to Jude Kearney for his exceptional leadership as board chair,” Maqsodi said. “Jude guided Winrock through a period of meaningful transformation with integrity, vision and wisdom, and we are grateful that he will continue to serve on the board as we move into this next chapter.”
As vice chair, Tuan Nguyen brings vast expertise in finance, investment stewardship and governance. Nguyen is a senior client advisor and managing director at Rockefeller Capital Management, where he advises families on long‑term financial strategy and intergenerational stewardship. He has been a Winrock board member since 2020 and has served as chair of the board’s Budget and Investment Committee.
“Suzanne and Tuan together represent the continued, values-based leadership Winrock needs today — principled, forward looking and deeply committed to community-centered impact,” Maqsodi said. “Their combined experience will be invaluable as we align our mission, strategy and resources for strong, lasting outcomes.”
“Winrock’s mission — empowering communities, sustaining natural resources and expanding economic opportunity — is central to how the organization is adapting for the future,” Siskel said. “As board chair, I’m honored to support an organization that is listening to and collaborating closely with communities, adapting, and investing in solutions that build resilience from the ground up. I look forward to working with the board and the entire Winrock team to help steward this next chapter.”