National Aquarium Foundation

The National Aquarium Foundation, Inc. (NAF) is a nonprofit, charitable support organization incorporated in Maryland and operated exclusively to receive and hold certain funds and assets from individuals, institutions and public agencies that constitute the endowment funds for the National Aquarium.

Meredith A. Mowen NAF Board Chair

Meredith A. Mowen is a managing director and portfolio manager at 1919 Investment Counsel.

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John Racanelli President and Chief Executive Officer

John leads a diverse and talented team of employees and volunteers in pursuing the Aquarium's mission.

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Xuying Chang NAF Board Member

Xuying Chang is a senior equity analyst who covers the technology sector at the Adams Funds.

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Todd Chester NA Board Member; NAF Board Member

Todd Chester is a senior portfolio manager for Wells Fargo Private Bank.

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Anna L. Smith NAF Board Member

Anna Smith has more than four decades of experience in the wealth advisory and investment management industry.

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Jennifer Ventimiglia NAF Board Member

Jennifer is a senior trader at Constellation Energy with a background in education.

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Edward Wiese NA Board Member; NAF Board Member

Ted Wiese spent nearly 35 years as a fixed income investment professional at T. Rowe Price.

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Colleen Dilenschneider NA Board Chair

Colleen Dilenschneider is the founder and managing member of IMPACTS Experience, a global leader in predictive market intelligence.

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The Role of NAF

NAF owns, manages and invests funds and assets it receives. If the members of NAF deem it necessary or desirable, the foundation may provide financial support to the National Aquarium to advance its mission to connect people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet. Contributions to NAF are tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. tax law.

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