Kris Putnam-Walkerly
Managing Director, Philanthropy Services
Kris Putnam-Walkerly is a globally recognized philanthropy advisor with more than 25 years of experience guiding ultra-high-net-worth families, foundations, family offices, and Fortune 500 companies to achieve greater clarity, alignment, and impact in their giving. She has advised on the strategic allocation of more than $1 billion in philanthropic investments, helping clients translate values into bold, effective strategies and enduring legacy. Her clients include some of the most influential families and institutions in the sector, such as the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Annie E. Casey Foundation, and J.M. Smucker Company.
Kris is the award-winning author of Delusional Altruism (Wiley) and a regular Forbes.com contributor. Her insights have been featured in Bloomberg Wealth, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, NPR, Robb Report, Family Office Magazine, ThinkAdvisor, De Dikke Blauwe, and other leading outlets. She has received multiple global honors, including the Philanthropy Advice Award (Family Wealth Report), Philanthropy Advisor of the Year (M&A Today Global Awards), and recognition among America’s Top 25 Philanthropy Speakers.