16 Board Members & Staff
VAF Board Members & Staff
In 2025, the Virgil Abloh Foundation established its inaugural Board of Directors and welcomed its first full staff team. Their expertise, leadership, and dedication have been essential to building the Foundation’s programs, partnerships, and initiatives that support emerging creatives and advance Virgil’s legacy.This work − from creating pathways for young talent to expanding access and opportunity across the creative industries − would not be possible without the commitment, passion, and vision of our Board and staff. Their contributions ensure the Foundation continues to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
Board Members
Shannon Abloh
– Founder, Board Chair and President, Virgil Abloh Foundation, Virgil Abloh Securities, Virgil Abloh Archives
Naecia Dixon
– Color Designer, Nike, Former VAPM Scholar
Marc Ecko
– Chief Creative and Innovation Officer, Complex
Board Member and Chief Strategy and Creative Officer, XQ Institute Chair of Culture Council, Emerson Collective
Howard Feller
– Founder & President, H Feller Enterprises
Monica Haslip
– Founder and Executive Director, Little Black Pearl
Corey Smith
– Head of Diversity & Inclusion, North America, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton
VAF Staff
Athiththan Selvendran
– Chief Creative Officer
Marcie Pistol Haley
– Chief of Staff
Marie Crousillat
– Vice President, Program Strategy and Impact