Molly Baltman-Leonard

Molly brings over 20 years of experience in leading transformative philanthropic and social initiatives to the RLD Foundation. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Global Philanthropy at JPMorgan Chase, following a 14-year tenure at the Robert R. McCormick Foundation advancing equity by partnering with communities to increase community investment. Molly’s expertise encompasses developing investment strategies, launching collaborative funding efforts, and addressing barriers to economic opportunity. At RLD, she is committed to reducing systemic inequities and amplifying the resilience of families throughout Chicago. Her work focuses on addressing economic and systemic challenges aiming to foster family stability and drive economic mobility.