As the first Executive Director of the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, the challenges included transitioning the estate assets into the foundation, developing the strategy and staff to create a unique path for Artist Endowed Foundations in Rauschenberg's legacy.  As an artist known for his collaboration, global mindedness, activism, risk taking and generosity it was a thrilling legacy to develop a philanthropy program, artist residency in Captiva Florida and an exhibition slate around the world.  Too many lessons learned to capture here except to say that 7 years in this post was a challenge resulting in industry progress and impact and an honor to work within this artist's spirit.