Kasondra Herrendorf Cohen
CEO
Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Canada, Kasondra Herrendorf Cohen is a third-generation philanthropist, CEO of Herrendorf Family Foundation Inc., and Founder and CEO of The Landing Youth Centre (Formerly known as 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 nonprofit programs focused on wraparound support, scholarships, and bursaries.
Becoming CEO of HFF in 2019, Kasondra's change-making leadership has enabled her to facilitate more than $3.5 million USD in philanthropic giving while leading the development of innovative community programs. Through her trust-based grantmaking and stewardship, new initiatives are addressing critical social gaps while supporting young leaders and families facing barriers. As a result, students and families are thriving through expanded educational opportunities and meaningful community engagement.
Her work has strengthened the impact of partner organizations including the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation, FIDF, Chicago Bulls Charities, Chicago White Sox ACE Program, Born This Way Foundation, and many others. She has also successfully overseen the development and opening of community-based resource centres in Haifa, Israel, and Vancouver, Canada.
In recognition of her leadership and commitment to philanthropy, Kasondra was recognized as a top 40 Under 40 Award recipient in 2025 for Philanthropy. Her unwavering dedication to creating equitable opportunities continues to inspire meaningful change and empower communities across North America and beyond.
Corey Hardiman
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.
Tanya Slingsby
Senior Advisor
Tanya Slingsby is driven to achieve HFF's mission through research, sound strategy, and efficient, lean funding leadership. Committed to giving back and realizing the Herrendorf family's philanthropic vision, she seeks and establishes opportunities while driving solid decision-making for deeper grant making impact. With 6 years of senior positions in the nonprofit sector, 19 years in private business, and 16 years in community-engaged program management, Tanya is a seasoned leader with diverse expertise. She received an MA in Aesthetics and Art History on a Rotary Ambassador Scholarship at the University of Sussex, UK, and a BA Hons. in Liberal Arts on full scholarship at the University of Victoria. She also pursued Pacific Rim Studies at Simon Fraser University on scholarship. Tanya is a visual artist with a 20 year practice creating abstract art and sculpture. She advocates for human rights, especially in the LGBTQSIA+ community. For fun, she loves art, travel, fitness, and dancing.