Trustees and Staff

The majority of VKRF’s Board of Trustees are members of the Kann Rasmussen family: Hans Kann Rasmussen, chairman of the board, and Anne-Margrete Ogstrup-Pedersen are children of Villum Kann Rasmussen, while Astrid Kann-Rasmussen and Kristian Kann Rasmussen are grandchildren. Dr. Lois E. H. Smith is a U.S. trustee.The Foundation’s staff includes Irene Krarup, associate director and primary contact for incoming programming questions and grant requests, and Dr. Lois E.H. Smith, managing director and science advisor.