Margaret Huang — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Served as President and CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center (Apr 2020 - Aug 2025), overseeing a $100M+ operating budget and a $700M+ endowment.
Led Amnesty International USA as Executive Director, where she increased revenues by over 50% and directed national and global advocacy campaigns.
Launched the Southern Poverty Law Center’s first strategic plan in over 50 years and advanced equity-centered investment strategies.
Held leadership roles with Rights Working Group, Global Rights, the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Human Rights, The Asia Foundation, and the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Holds an MIA in Human Rights, East Asia, and a BSFS in International Law and Organizations.

Biography

Margaret Huang is a distinguished nonprofit and philanthropic leader with over two decades of experience dedicated to advancing racial justice, human rights, and social equity. She recently served as President and CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and SPLC Action Fund from April 2020 to August 2025. In this role, she oversaw an organization with a $100M+ operating budget, a $700M+ endowment, and nearly 400 staff across the Deep South.