# Philanthropy: Q+A with Gerun Riley

> Gerun Riley on expanding LA economic mobility through education and community health programs.
- Title: Philanthropy: Q+A with Gerun Riley | Shortify
- Summary: Gerun Riley on expanding LA economic mobility through education and community health programs. Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation focuses on economic mobility…
- Keywords: eli and edythe broad foundation, gerun riley, los angeles, economic mobility, expandla, paradigm shift, compton community health professions par, la local, business, local, Philanthropy, Gerun
- Source: Los Angeles Business Journal — https://labusinessjournal.com/special-reports/philanthropy-gerun-riley
- Author: Monee Fields-White
- Published: 2026-10-05T15:50:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: eli and edythe broad foundation, gerun riley, los angeles, economic mobility, expandla, paradigm shift, compton community health professions par, la local, business, local
## Gerun Riley's role
Gerun Riley leads the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation since 2016 after 13 years with the Broads.
## Foundation's mission
The foundation focuses on expanding economic mobility through education, workforce pathways and stronger civic institutions.
## Investing in the Future
The foundation launched the Investing in the Future of Los Angeles initiative in 2021 to address youth development needs.
## Expanded learning gap
80% of l.a. youth spend time outside school but three in five lack access to quality expanded learning programs.
## ExpandLA network
ExpandLA connects 500 providers to increase access to quality learning opportunities for l.a. youth.
## Paradigm Shift
Paradigm Shift creates health care career pathways through business and education collaboration.
## Compton Health Partnership
Compton Community Health Professions Partnership links schools to healthcare careers through apprenticeships.
## LA Local news network
The LA Local network serves over 1 million angelenos with community news to inform decisions and hold leaders accountable.
## Key takeaway

Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation focuses on economic mobility via education, workforce pathways, and civic institutions in Los Angeles.