The leadership and advisory board guiding our work.
Stewardship for Democracy, Inc. is guided by a Board of Directors and a non-governing Advisory Board whose collective expertise spans civic education, nonprofit governance, philanthropy, democratic thought, public leadership, and community engagement.
Leadership
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Darryl B. Greene, CPA
Message from the Founder
I founded Stewardship for Democracy, Inc. in response to a growing concern that democracy cannot remain strong without an informed, critically conscious, and civically engaged citizenry. While democratic institutions are essential, their long-term stability ultimately depends upon citizens who understand public issues, engage responsibly across differences, and participate constructively in civic life beyond the ballot box.
Stewardship for Democracy, Inc. exists to meet this moment.
Professional Background
Darryl B. Greene, CPA is the Founder and President of Stewardship for Democracy, Inc., a national nonpartisan civic education organization focused on strengthening democratic culture through critical consciousness, civic engagement, and collective action. With more than two decades of executive leadership experience, Darryl has led complex financial, operational, governance, and institutional accountability functions across public, nonprofit, and private sector organizations. His professional expertise includes executive financial leadership, organizational strategy, compliance, audit readiness, operational transformation, and enterprise governance. Drawing upon both professional leadership experience and a deep commitment to democratic stewardship, Darryl established Stewardship for Democracy to help address the growing need for scalable civic education and citizen engagement initiatives capable of strengthening public understanding, civic participation, and democratic responsibility across communities throughout the United States. Under his leadership, the organization is building educational and engagement frameworks designed to equip citizens with the tools to think critically, engage thoughtfully, and contribute constructively to democratic society. Darryl holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Howard University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Board Members
SECRETARY
Dona M. Kilpatrick, J.D
Serves as Secretary of Stewardship for Democracy, Inc. and is a seasoned legal executive and governance advisor with more than three decades of leadership experience spanning nonprofit, government, and professional services sectors. Most recently, she served for over twenty years as General Counsel, Secretary to the Board, and Ethics Officer for the American Institutes for Research (AIR), where she advised executive leadership and the Board on corporate governance, ethics, enterprise risk, regulatory compliance, and institutional strategy. Ms. Kilpatrick brings deep expertise in organizational stewardship, fiduciary oversight, and mission-aligned governance.
TREASURER
Ernest Duncan, DBA, MBA
Serves as Treasurer of Stewardship for Democracy, Inc. and is an accomplished executive leader with extensive experience in nonprofit financial management, organizational strategy, governance, and operational leadership. Over the course of his career, he has provided senior leadership to nationally recognized nonprofit, educational, and cultural institutions including the Vera Institute of Justice, The Doe Fund, the Smithsonian Institution, and Georgia State University. In addition to his expertise in financial stewardship and organizational development, Dr. Duncan is an executive coach and leadership strategist committed to strengthening individuals, institutions, and communities through thoughtful leadership and operational excellence.
BOARD MEMBER
Stewardship for Democracy is currently finalizing additional board leadership appointments to support the organization’s continued growth and national impact.
BOARD MEMBER
Stewardship for Democracy is currently finalizing additional board leadership appointments to support the organization’s continued growth and national impact.
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