DiPerna was succeeded in 2002 by Ellen S. Alberding, the organization's seventh president. Former U.S. President Barack Obama served on the foundation's board of directors from 1994 through 2002.
In 2002, DiPerna stepped down as president and was replaced by Ellen S. Alberding, who became the organization's seventh leader. During this time, former U.S. President Barack Obama served on the foundation's board of directors from 1994 to 2002.