The SAG-AFTRA Foundation has found a new leader, and it didn’t have to look far.
As a devoted supporter, I’m thrilled to share the exciting news that Charlotte Wells, our current Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to the esteemed role of CEO in our organization, effective January 1st. Our long-serving Executive Director, Cyd Wilson, who has led us with unwavering dedication for 12 years, is choosing to retire but will continue to guide us in an advisory and special projects capacity. I can’t wait to see the impact Charlotte will make as she steps into this newly created role.
Although it’s designed to assist SAG-AFTRA members specifically, this foundation functions independently, concentrating on providing emergency financial aid, disaster relief, scholarships, and educational resources. Notably, during the 2023 writers’ and actors’ strikes, the foundation amassed millions in donations to help unemployed performers such as A-list celebrities like Julia Roberts, George and Amal Clooney, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
In a statement, Wilson expressed that our performers are crucial to the entertainment industry’s success, and by supporting our artists, we fortify the entire sector. I’m thankful for Cyd’s committed leadership, and I’m proud of everything we’ve achieved as a team at the Foundation.
Following a seven-year tenure as COO at GLAAD, Wells moved to the Foundation in 2017. In her fresh role, Wells expressed her intention to garner between $3 million and $5 million annually to sustain the nonprofit’s initiatives. “In the years ahead, our aim is unambiguous: supplying extensive resources, tools, and programs to empower artists to perfect their skills, manage their careers, and develop business acumen,” she stated in a press release.
Under the leadership of CEO Wilson, the foundation navigated a challenging period for the industry, marked by events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent work slowdown, followed by strikes in 2023, and an unfortunate contraction that intensified in subsequent years. Since 2020, the Foundation has provided over $21 million in emergency financial aid, disbursed $1.5 million in scholarships for higher education, and established more than 48,000 free programs.
In the statement, Wilson referred to Wells as the ideal caretaker for the foundation’s upcoming period, expressing that she intends to stay engaged in this new position.
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2025-06-17 22:54