Director of Strategic Initiatives and Programs

Sloan Edemann is driven by a deep commitment to North Carolina and the people who call it home. She is energized by helping communities thrive, connecting people and ideas, and creating the conditions for others to succeed. She is a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe and a product of Iredell-Statesville public schools.

Sloan's passion lies in helping people, and her path to philanthropy reflects that in full. She is a Double Tarheel, earning her Bachelor's degree in Public Policy and Global Studies with a minor in Hispanic Studies in 2022, followed by the inaugural accelerated Master of Public Policy in 2023. At UNC-CH, she co-chaired Linking Immigrants to New Communities, teaching English to recent immigrants and connecting them to resources in their communities. Before joining AJF, she also worked with FHI 360's Reproductive, Maternal, Child, and Newborn Health Division on USAID-funded efforts in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Uganda. These experiences strengthened her belief that meaningful change comes from community partnerships, curiosity, and a willingness to listen.

At AJF, Sloan leads strategic initiatives and programs, supporting grants strategy, community engagement, and the Foundation's Fellowship program. As a previous Fletcher Fellow from 2023 to 2026, she champions early-career exposure to philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. Outside of the office, Sloan can be found running, singing, or lost in a new book. She lives in Raleigh with her partner and their cats.