The Social Science Foundation (SSF) serves to support the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver. The SSF was established in 1923 and today manages a trust with which it promotes the study and application of international relations at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In recent years, for example, the SSF has helped finance the school's unique certificate programs in global health, homeland security and humanitarian assistance, while providing seed capital for new centers and research institutes.

A distinguished panel of respected leaders in their fields, the SSF board is dedicated to the continuing progress of the Josef Korbel School by:

• Advising the dean on the strategic directions of the school;
• Supporting new programs financially;
• Enhancing the reputation and improving the visibility of the school;
• Assisting the dean in his efforts to secure funding from resources outside the university in order to achieve the school's goals;
• Supporting the dean with ongoing alumni and public relations.

Social Science Foundation Board Members

William D. Stanfill, SSF President
Founding Partner
Trailhead Ventures
Denver, CO

Martha Avery
President, Avery Press, Inc.
Boulder, CO

Edgar Benton (SSF emeritus)
Special Counsel
Holme, Roberts & Owen LLP
Denver, CO

Floyd Ciruli
President
Ciruli Associates
Denver, CO

Chancellor Robert Coombe
University of Denver
Denver, CO

Fen Hampson
Director
The Norman Patters School of International Affairs
Carleton University
Ottawa, Candada

Josiah Hatch
Ducker, Montgomery, Aronstein & Bess, P.C., Partner
Denver, CO

Bruce Heitler
President
Heitler Development, Inc.
Denver, CO

Christopher Hill
Dean
Josef Korbel School of International Studies
University of Denver
Denver, CO

Dr. Suki Hoagland
Associate Director/Adjunct Faculty
Master's in Development Practice
Josef Korbel School of International Studies
Denver, CO

Thomas Hughes, SSF President Emeritus
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Chevy Chase, MD

John Korbel
Managing Director
Robert Half International Executive Search
Washington, D.C.

Tilden J. LeMelle
Africa Today Associates
New Rochelle, NY

Patricia Livingston
President and CEO
Construction Technology, Inc.
Denver, CO

David Merkel
Malmo, Sweden

James T. Polsfut
President
Cordillera Foundation
Denver, CO

David Roberts
Reed Group
Denver, CO

Judith Roberts
former Professor
Josef Korbel School of International Studies
Port Ludlow, WA

Malcolm D. Rowat
Business Consultant (Legal and Financial)
London, United Kingdom

Michael Stopford
WEber Shandwick
Washington, D.C.

Toni G. Verstandig
Executive Director
Middle East Strategy Group
Aspen Institute
Washington, D.C.

SSF Emeritus Members

Mr. Donald Hoagland
Denver, CO

Ms. Catherin McArdle Kelleher
Chevy Chase, MD

Mr. Ved Nanda
Denver, CO

Mr. William Olson
Gaithersburg, MD

Mr. Michael Shifter
Washington, D.C.