Diane Kaplan

In 2001, Diane Kaplan was named president of the Anchorage-based Rasmuson Foundation. She began administering the Foundation in 1995. From 1994-2001, Kaplan's consulting company provided management and government relations services to philanthropic and nonprofit organizations and Native corporations and tribes. She was previously president & chief executive officer of Alaska's 28-station public radio network. Kaplan earned a degree in Communications and Women's Studies from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating summa cum laude. She was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She attended executive management programs at the Wharton School, Stanford University and UC Berkeley.

Kaplan is a member of the executive committee of the Anchorage Schools Foundation. She serves on the boards of the Anchorage Community Land Trust, The Foraker Group, Alaska Children's Trust and United States Artists. In addition, she is a member of the University of Alaska Anchorage Honors College Advisory Board, Alaska Railroad Corporation Community Advisory Board, Philanthropy Northwest Honorary Council, and the Anchorage Rotary Club.

Ms. Kaplan's community contributions have been recognized by the Council on Foundations, Alaska Federation of Natives, YWCA, and Anchorage Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Society. Kaplan married Mel Sather in 1987. Their family includes three grown sons and five grandchildren.