Jackson Leadership Fellows Take on Washington, D.C. “You Have to Breech the Uncomfortable Conversations” to Get Work Done

Annual Report Issue

A publication of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation Summer 2016 Jackson Leadership Fellows take on Washington, D.C. “You have to breech the uncomfortable conversations” to get work done.

In the brief but packed agenda in Washington, Fellows had substantive discussions with Members of Congress, including Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, and a glimpse into what motivates and inspires those who knew Senator Jackson well. They asked hard questions about leadership and values. They were joined in meetings by Jackson Foundation staff, Leadership Fellows join Foundation Secretary Anna Marie Laurence in front of the Jackson bust at the Senate. From Foundation Vice President Craig left, Michele Frix, Tom Bugert, Tamara Power-Drutis, Matthew Combe, Anna Marie Laurence, Laura Stewart, Jaime Gannett, and Secretary Anna Marie M. Hawk, and Andrew Lewis. Not pictured: Leadership Fellow Ilana Cone Kennedy. Photo by Carol Vipperman Laurence, who provided perspectives The Jackson Foundation’s Board of Environmental Security, and Resilience, and insights on Senator Jackson from Governors several years ago made it the Fellows were eloquent as to what their own personal experiences. a top priority to reach out to the next they had learned about themselves as We began this program because we generation and ensure that young people believe that Senator Jackson’s values understood the values that Senator transcend the man and can translate to Jackson embodied. Stemming from that We began this program because a generation of young people who did mandate, the Foundation developed we believed that Senator not know him. Our time with this group the Jackson Leadership Fellows Jackson’s values transcend of leaders reaffirmed this belief. They Program, a nine-month curriculum embraced his principles and will carry on for young professionals in the Pacific the man and can translate to a his work. We plan to stay connected with Northwest. We have just concluded our generation of young people them in meaningful ways as we also look inaugural year with a culminating site ahead to the 2017 incoming class. visit to Washington, DC, to showcase who did not know him. the Fellows, introduce them to East The eight Fellows spent the year in Coast Board members, meet with the monthly trainings on leadership, Washington State Delegation, and have leaders. Laura Stewart said, “Your voice conversations with community leaders, them interact with other key policy matters. Your voice is a necessary part of and participation in Foundation events. leaders in their fields. the conversation.” Tamara Power-Drutis Each was paired with a mentor. They emphasized that for her, “The Jackson also worked on an individual project The 2016 Fellows are an extraordinary legacy resonated around dialogue as that stemmed from their own work group—ranging in age from 23–40—who an imperative.” Tom Bugert stressed or a personal interest. To read about immediately grasped the essence of that integrity, respect, and diligence the Fellows’ individual projects and the Jackson legacy. When featured at a were the qualities that he took away as to watch video interviews about their public forum at the Woodrow Wilson central. He also noted “the responsibility experiences, go to the Foundation’s Center produced with Roger-Mark to help unlock other voices toward a website at hmjackson.org and click on De Souza, Director of Population, community dialogue.” Laura added, the Leadership Fellows tab. n Youth Town Hall participants. Photos courtesy of Eric Haynes Photography Welcome to the special Annual Report issue of our newsletter. Even in these challenging times, we Millennials call for inclusion and have been greatly encouraged by greater diversity in American politics our new program working with the Jackson Leadership Fellows—our The Jackson Foundation joined forces in crowd to discuss the interactive survey of next generation leadership project. a new partnership with the Edward M. views of the political landscape. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate They are such an engaged, vibrant The diverse audience, made up of to hold a first-ever youth town hall and intellectually curious cohort! young people from colleges and In this newsletter you’ll read about event in May in Boston, Massachusetts. programs throughout the Boston area, the productive trip they took to Designed to engage the millennial shared their opinions. At times they Washington, DC. They have absorbed generation in the political process and seemed to reflect some of the well- the lessons of leadership provided by the current presidential election, the known stereotypes of their generation— Senator Jackson and are ready to take event showcased the Kennedy Institute’s on the world—and they have the selfies remarkable full-scale replica of the U.S. to prove it! Senate Chamber. “Ted Kennedy and Scoop Jackson Equally important is our work on Russia. Mrs. Vicki Kennedy, President of the served together in the United We’ve had a number of programs Institute’s Board and the Senator’s States Senate for twenty years. this spring on the current state of widow, and John Hempelmann, They hailed from different coasts, affairs in Russia, which is increasingly the Foundation’s President, offered authoritarian. In today’s issue we’ve welcoming remarks. Both highlighted they shared many views, and written about a conference which the special relationship between they respectfully differed on featured some of the best and the Senators Jackson and Kennedy and brightest young political activists who others. I do believe they would the manner in which each man are struggling to create a democratic love this collaboration.” valued colleagues and worked to future in Russia. pass important legislation during – Vicki Kennedy We are proud to support these their years in the Senate. and other initiatives in the Jackson The two excellent young moderators, they want their voices to be valued tradition and hope to hear from you and heard. They feel optimistic about with your comments. Lauren Dezenski from Politico and Mike Deehan of WGBH News, deftly got the the future, but cynical about politics. Lara Iglitzin They have a fresh, unadulterated Executive Director take on society and are not afraid to speak up. Various audience members IN THIS ISSUE expressed support for each of the major Fellows take on Washington DC 1 presidential candidates. A common Director’s welcome 2 thread throughout the discussion Millennials call for inclusion 2 was the desire for more diversity in Russian civil society challenges 3 American political life, including Annual Report financials 4 bringing in the younger generation. Grants & Initiatives 5 - 6 Board & Donors 7 According to one participant, “Our view Fellows speak to Scoop’s Troops 8 of how we see the world is legitimate— Experts team up on Russia 8 Vicki Kennedy we are not just an age group.” n

2 Activists assess Russian civil society challenges diaspora tech community as a bright spot for potential leadership going forward. “Everyone else is compromised,” one speaker said, and the Russian people need to have models of successful, creative, professional people to look up to. Furthermore, the Russian state has tried to control the flow of information—social media and the internet—and while it has closed down many free press outlets, it has not succeeded in shutting down information. “The internet Photo courtesy of Aleksandra Garmazhapova Ilya Yashin, Melissa Hooper, Ilya Ponomarev, Lara Iglitzin, and Natalia Arno law [promulgated by the Russia government] has failed spectacularly,” said investigative The Jackson Foundation has continued to explore the journalist Andrei Soldatov, an expert on state control over challenges for democratic civil society in Russia under the digital space. “The Kremlin uses intimidation—criminal President Vladimir Putin. At a June event in Washington, investigations, surveillance, and censorship—but technology DC, a dynamic group of activists—many of whom have been can still be an effective tool, particularly during a crisis.” forced into involuntary exile from Russia—discussed the How can the West be supportive? “Global tech companies current state of affairs. Panelists included current and former refused to comply with Russian government attempts to censor Russian State parliament members, political opposition leaders, them,” said Anton Merkurov, a leading specialist on new exiled journalists, and American analysts. Lara Iglitzin, the media now living in London. “When the Russian government Foundation’s Executive Director, moderated a panel assessing threats and opportunities in Putin’s Russia, in which panelists described the difficulties of making any headway in an “We can’t change Putin’s system with electoral and political system controlled and manipulated by Putin. Ilya Yashin, Deputy Chairman of the opposition Parnas Putin’s elections,” Yashin argued. political party, said that Putin’s methods include removing “Nevertheless we should take part, but the most powerful candidates who could inspire political opposition—and he named the well-known cases of those who we should also think about how to are imprisoned, facing charges, or forced to flee the country, change the system.” culminating in the murder of the leading liberal politician, Boris Nemtsov. “We can’t change Putin’s system with Putin’s elections,” Yashin argued. “Nevertheless we should take part, pressured Wikipedia, threatening a ban, and Wikipedia did not but we should also think about how to change the system.” back down, the Russian government banned the site—for two hours.” “The more you try to ban, the more people will use Ilya Ponomarev, a Russian parliament Deputy until he was circumvention tools,” he and others predicted. removed from his post on June 13, 2016, now lives outside of Russia out of fear for his safety and potential incarceration. Participants found some optimism in the vibrant and active Ponomarev lamented what he saw as the lack of a “unifying Russian diaspora community in eventually seeing a time when vision” of the opposition that would inspire an anti-Putin Russia is free. “There are two Russias now: one, smart, educated, movement. “Ideas drive society and motivate people,” with a passport, Apple gadgets, using Facebook; and another, Ponomarev said. “It is not enough to be anti-Putin, or even without a passport, who watches Putin-controlled State television, anti-corruption. We need to find and promote new values that and is brainwashed. Our challenge is to figure out a way to reach people can rally around,” Ponomarev concluded. and influence this second audience,” one panelist argued. The ability for technology and innovation to drive democratic The Jackson Foundation worked with the Free Russia change emerged as an important theme. Many activists Foundation to develop this program as part of its continued both within Russia and living in exile view the Russian interest in civil society and political reform in today’s Russia. n

3 Annual Report 2015 – Summary of Financial Status

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation is a public charity. As of FIGURE 2 fiscal year-end 2015, total assets were $14.5 million, built 2015 Financial Summary* over the years by private contributions from donors and a generous Congressional appropriation. The Foundation’s assets decreased $1.2 million during fiscal year 2015 REVENUE primarily as a result of unrealized losses on investments. Contributions $ 100,503 Liabilities at year end include grants payable of $161,750 Interest and Dividends, net of fees $ 277,902 and other accrued expenses of $21,352. A summary of assets and liabilities of the Foundation over the last five Realized Investment Gains $ 723,790 years is shown below (Figure 1). Unrealized Investment Losses $ (1,295,409) Revenue for the year includes contributions from private Total Income $ (193,214) donors for the Jackson Leadership Fellows program EXPENSES ($90,000), general operating donations ($10,503) and earned investment income ($1,001,692). This income was Grant Expenses $ 332,800 reduced by unrealized market losses of $1,295,409. Total Other Program Expenses $ 498,357 expenses of $989,622 include grantmaking and program Operating & Fundraising $ 158,465 activities, and operating and fundraising expenses (Figure 2). Net loss for fiscal year 2015 was $1,182,836. Total Expenses $ 989,622 The Foundation’s financial statements are audited on an *Unaudited Summary annual basis by independent auditors and are available from the Foundation upon request.

FIGURE 1 000 Total Assets and Liabilities by Year

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$14,000,000 $ 15,308,709 $ 14,560,875 $ 14,545,638

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4 Annual Report 2015 – Grantmaking and Strategic Initiatives

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation was founded in 1983 to continue the unfinished work of the late Senator Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson in the areas in which he played a key leadership role: international affairs education, human rights, environment and natural resources management, and public service. Through its grantmaking and strategic initiatives, the Foundation seeks to make a lasting impact and perpetuate the Jackson legacy for the benefit of future generations. Strategic initiatives address critical and timely needs, and leverage additional resources for issues that are central to the Jackson legacy by: • partnering with other organizations; • convening leaders in the field from nonprofit, foundation and government sectors; • providing opportunities for public dialogue; and • organizing forums for in-depth analysis on critical and timely issues. Participation in strategic initiatives is primarily conducted on an invitation-only basis; however, interested individuals may contact the Foundation’s program officer to discuss potential partnership ideas that are consistent with Foundation interests and priorities. In fiscal year 2014-15, the Foundation committed $256,107 for new grants and strategic initiatives, and paid $129,150 in prior year commitments.

Jackson School of To support the Jackson/Culp $71,100 International Studies graduate fellowships in Chinese Seattle, Washington and Russian studies.

Jackson School of To support the Ph.D. $35,550 International Studies fellowship program. Seattle, Washington

Evans School of Public To support the Henry M. Jackson $7,500 Policy & Governance fellowships in Environmental Seattle, Washington Policy and Natural Resources Management. Ongoing Annual Grants Annual Ongoing Carlson Leadership & To support the Jackson/Munro $15,000 Public Service Center Public Service Fellowships. Seattle, Washington

5 Annual Report 2015 – Strategic Initiatives Annual Report 2015 – Board and Donors

Jackson School of To support the School’s new International Policy Institute and to hold a $45,000 International Studies conference on new sources of foreign policy. Seattle, WA National Bureau of To conduct two private roundtable discussions for Members of Congress $25,000 Asian Research and their staff on the future of U.S. alliances in the Asia-Pacific, and a

International International public briefing on U.S. engagement in the Asia-Pacific region. Affairs Education Affairs Seattle, WA

Kennan Institute To hold a conference in Washington, D.C. on “Assessing U.S. Sanctions: $28,607 Washington, D.C. Impact, Effectiveness, Consequences,” utilizing the Ukrainian crisis as a springboard for the discussion.

Human Rights First To hold two half-day conferences in Seattle and San Francisco on, “The $25,000 New York, NY Future of Europe—European Values Under Attack.” The events focus on the rise of radical Islam and right-wing extremism in Europe, as well as Russia’s role in supporting Europe’s right-wing parties. Human Rights World Affairs Council To hold two events in Seattle on the political, economic, and social $10,000 Seattle, WA development of Russia, the future of U.S.-Russian relations, and the effect of the Putin model in Europe.

Center for Naval Analyses To hold a meeting of the Military Advisory Board to examine climate $22,500 Arlington, VA change from a national security perspective and to hold a public forum in Washington, D.C. to draw national attention to this issue. (Total award is $45,000; an additional $22,500 will be paid in fiscal year 2015-16).

Center for Naval Analyses To convene a high-level funders’ briefing to educate foundations about $25,000 Arlington, VA the key relationship between climate and national security.

Environment & Washington Wildlife & To hold four bipartisan, educational roundtable discussions $20,000 Natural Resources Natural Recreation Coalition with stakeholders in Washington State on the Land and Water Seattle, WA Conservation Fund.

Jackson Leadership To develop program and budget materials for the Jackson Leadership $10,000 Fellows Program Fellows Program, a major new initiative to invest in the leadership Seattle, WA development of highly-qualified young professionals.

Jackson Legacy To capture memories and recollections of Senator Jackson, Foundation $12,000 Video Project staff is conducting video-recorded interviews with critical figures from Seattle, WA Senator Jackson’s career. Some videos are now available for public access through the Foundation’s website.

Seattle CityClub To produce a Civic Boot Camp program to foster civic engagement on $10,000 Seattle, WA local environmental stewardship and sustainability issues. The program PublicService utilizes the Nature of Leadership book and Senator Jackson’s career as the basis for the workshops.

Bipartisan Policy Center To hold a public forum in Washington, D.C. on refining presidential $23,000 Washington, D.C. leadership in the second term and finding agreement with Congress.

6 Annual Report 2015 – Board and Donors

Board of Governors

Helen H. Jackson Gary L. Baker Carol Harris Kenneth B. Pyle Chairman Emeritus Marysville, Washington Mercer Island, Washington Seattle, Washington Abraham B. Bergman John W. Hempelmann Steven P. Quarles Officers Vashon, Washington Seattle, Washington Washington, D.C. John W. Hempelmann Oksana Bilobran Eileen Grevey Hillson Albert B. Ratner President Burien, Washington Albuquerque, New Mexico Cleveland, Ohio Craig Gannett Charles R. Blumenfeld Charles E. Horner David Rostov Seattle, Washington Washington, D.C. Seattle, Washington Vice President Benjamin S. Cooper Helen H. Jackson Nicholas Rostow Linda Mason Wilgis Orlean, Virginia Everett, Washington New York, New York Vice President Norm Dicks Anna Marie Laurence Dorothy Stimpson Joel C. Merkel Washington, D.C. Seattle, Washington Seattle, Washington General Counsel Robert Drewel Joel C. Merkel William J. Van Ness, Jr. Seattle, Washington Seattle, Washington Seattle, Washington Anna Marie Laurence Craig Gannett Elizabeth Anne Moler Manny Weiss Secretary Seattle, Washington McLean, Virginia London, United Kingdom David Rostov Susan Golub Andrew D. Munro Susan T. Wickwire Treasurer Seattle, Washington Wenatchee, Washington Seattle, Washington Gerald Grinstein Richard Perle Linda Mason Wilgis Seattle, Washington Washington, D.C. Seattle, Washington Edward D. Hansen Larry Phillips Everett, Washington Seattle, Washington

Donors

Individuals David V. Alhadeff Anna Marie & Daniel Laurence Esther Schoenfeld Karla Axell & Charles Blumenfeld Sue Long Joel Sherman Natalie E. Bryson Mary Ann & John Mangels Sharon & Harvey Weintraub Pam Cameron Rhoda & Nelson Marans Susan Wickwire & Karl Cherepanya Lot H. Cooke Keith Martin Linda Mason Wilgis & Herbert E. Wilgis III Ora & John Costello Irene & Egon Marx J. Karyl Winn Maria Denny & Jim Kodjababian Katherine Savers McGovern Ann Wyckoff Diane & John Merkel Patricia S. Denny Organizations Peggy M. Frazier Sandra & Denny Miller Jewish Federation of Cleveland Barbara Fudge & Jere Bacharach Joseph D. Mitter (recommended by Albert B. Ratner) Cynthia & Craig Gannett Elizabeth Anne Moler & Thomas Williams United Way of the Capital Region Shirley Goldstein Andrew D. Munro Slade Gorton Karla Graue Pratt In Memoriam Carol & Andrew Harris Anne & Kenneth Pyle Debra Munro Edie Hilliard & Herb Bridge Donna & Henry Robinett by Jenn & Mark Edwards Eileen & David Hillson El Vera Rodewald by Margaret & Andrew Schwartz Mary S. Humelsine Naomi & Peter Rosenblatt D. Michael Harvey Ann Kalberg David Rostov by Benjamin S. Cooper Phyllis R. Kiehn Ruth & Leonard Saari Ann & Jeffrey Kinard Selma M. Saterstrom

7 Experts team up to counter Russian propaganda

Lucy Bernholz, Stanford Center on Philanthropy & Civil Society; Susan Corke, Human Rights First; and John Hempelmann, Foundation President, discuss real-world solutions to the Russian Deep Pal and Oded Oron disinformation campaign. Earlier this year, the Jackson solutions to hinder the proliferation Jackson School Graduate Foundation and Human Rights First of hatred. Unfortunately, Russian Fellows speak at Scoop’s convened a group of experts and propaganda and disinformation is scholars in New York to discuss where working; it is deeply emotional and Troops event and why Russia’s influence across effectively whips up a climate of hate. The Jackson Foundation provides Europe is taking hold. Speakers made The “traditional values” narrative ongoing support to several graduate concrete recommendations for the that Russia promotes internally and students at the University of U.S. and EU governments on ways to externally plays to such emotions. Washington’s Jackson School of impede growing Russian influence. During the discussion, participants International Studies. We welcomed shared expertise and worked together Following up on that program, the these recipients to a Scoop’s Troops in small groups to determine actionable Foundation and Human Rights First luncheon in Seattle. The two most ideas and policy recommendations on hosted an interactive, pragmatic recent Ph.D. program students, Oded how to counter Russia’s propaganda seminar at Stanford University’s Law Oron and Deep Pal, were on hand to and exploitation of societal fears and School to examine Russia’s sway on far- discuss their dissertation projects. The divisions, including using technology- right groups in Europe and to develop Foundation also supports two area driven solutions. n studies students in honor of Gordon Culp, Senator Jackson’s former counsel. Save the Date Ross Doll, the Jackson/Culp Fellow in Chinese Studies, and Celia Baker, the November 29, 2016, 7 pm Jackson/Culp Fellow in Russian, East The Jackson Foundation will host University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce European, and Central Asian Studies, as the next Henry M. Jackson / William also spoke about their research and Van Ness Lecturer on Leadership. Please scholarship. More information about mark your calendars to join us for this these Jackson School fellows may be special event at UW in Seattle. found on the Foundation’s website. n Photo courtesy of University of Washington

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