CEO

Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Canada, Kasondra Herrendorf Cohen is a third-generation philanthropist, VP and CEO of Herrendorf Family Foundation Inc., and founder and CEO of Face of Today Foundation. Learning from her own mental health journey, and experiencing the sudden loss of her father Hershel Herrendorf, Kasondra dedicated herself to impact work, building international non-profit programs that focus on wrap-around support, scholarships and bursaries. Through her trust-based grant-making and stewardship, new programs are addressing social gaps while supporting young leaders and families facing barriers. As a result, students and families can thrive through both educational opportunities and meaningful social and community engagement. Becoming CEO at HFF in 2019, Kasondra's change-making leadership enabled her to proudly facilitate over 3.5 million USD in giving and direct program development. These efforts have impacted the offerings of partner organizations like Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation, FIDF, Chicago Bulls Charities, Chicago White Sox Ace Program, Born This Way Foundation, and more. She has also successfully overseen the development and opening of community-based resource centres in Haifa, Israel and Vancouver, Canada.

Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Operations

Corey Hardiman serves as the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Operations for the Herrendorf Family Foundation, where he provides executive leadership for the Foundation's strategic initiatives, international partnerships, and day-to-day operations. He oversees the implementation of high-impact programs that advance educational equity, leadership development, and scholar success across the Foundation's domestic and international portfolio.

A nationally recognized education and nonprofit leader, Hardiman brings more than a decade of experience spanning K–12 education, higher education, philanthropy, and organizational leadership. Prior to joining the Foundation, he served as Director of Special Projects at Harry S Truman College, where he led the Supporting Emerging Educators Development (SEED) Program—an innovative teacher pipeline initiative designed to recruit, prepare, and develop the next generation of educators for Chicago Public Schools. His career also includes leadership roles as a Dean of Students, College and Career Counselor, Director of College Counseling, and educational administrator, where he has consistently championed student achievement and college access.

In addition to his executive leadership, Hardiman serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Education at Harry S Truman College, where he mentors aspiring educators and future leaders committed to transforming their communities through education.

Hardiman is a proud Bill & Melinda Gates Millennium Scholar and a graduate of Morehouse College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in American Government. He also holds a Master of Arts in Urban Education Curriculum and Policy from Concordia University. His career reflects a deep commitment to expanding educational opportunity, cultivating transformational partnerships, and empowering the next generation of leaders through strategic philanthropy.