Michael Bigley is the program officer for the arts and humanities with The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, the largest private foundation specifically focusing on the DC region. Prior to working at the foundation, Michael was the head of education with Washington Performing Arts Society and was the founding chair of Emerging Arts Leaders DC. Currently, Michael chairs the Arts and Humanities Working Group of the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers, reviews proposals for the Catalogue for Philanthropy, and sits on the Center for Nonprofit Advancement’s EXCEL Award selection committee. He is also an actor, singer, stage, and musical director. He holds an Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Georgetown University’s Public Policy Institute and has varied experience with the fields of elementary education, childhood literacy, and arts education.