Paul is an experienced board leader with a proven track record in governance, strategy, and equity-driven decision-making. He has served on local and national boards across the legal, cultural, and philanthropic sectors, offering high-level guidance on operations, compliance, and fund stewardship. His board work includes appointments by state leadership and founding roles in major social justice initiatives, where he helps organizations align mission with measurable impact.

Paul Henderson brings deep governance experience to his board and advisory roles, helping organizations sharpen their strategy, expand impact, and align with community values.

Board & Advisory Work

Recent & Ongoing Service

  • Board Member
    Appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Provides guidance on budgeting, operations, and cultural programming through an equity-driven lens.

  • Founding Board Member
    Oversaw a $100M grant fund dedicated to advancing racial equity, with a key focus on crisis management during pivotal moments for the organization and its grantees. Provided strategic guidance on governance, fund allocation, and long-term priorities to ensure impactful, sustainable investment in social justice initiatives.

  • Board Chair
    Paul leads the national expansion of Art Like ME, a movement using art and culture to reimagine masculinity, identity, and emotional intelligence for Black and Brown boys and men. Works with founder Teddy Rashaan, Ph.D., to build on the program’s Smithsonian legacy and broaden its impact through exhibitions, education, and community engagement.

  • Advisory Board Member
    Serves on the Advisory Board of a national nonprofit dedicated to educating the public on the Supreme Court’s impact on democracy and advancing research and public dialogue on Court expansion. Contributes strategic insight on legal reform, public engagement, and crisis messaging to strengthen the movement for a more representative judiciary.

  • Committee Chair & Member
    Chaired diversity-focused committees and helped evaluate judicial candidates to improve equity in the legal system.

  • Served on the Education Board for the American Bar Association

  • Board Member
    Advised on compliance, and organizational strategy to improve service delivery and operational accountability.

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