Nathan Cummings Foundation is proud to congratulate our President & CEO, Rey Ramsey, on the forthcoming publication of Tyranny of False Choices: An Authentic Guide to Decision Making, to be released by Forbes Books on March 17, 2026.
In Tyranny of False Choices, Rey challenges the oversimplified binaries that often dominate leadership, philanthropy, and social change, inviting readers to move beyond “either/or” thinking toward more honest, values-driven decision-making. Drawing on his full career across the nonprofit, philanthropic, and public sectors, the book includes stories and reflections from Rey’s ongoing leadership at Nathan Cummings Foundation alongside formative experiences from throughout his personal and professional journey.
The approaches Rey explores in the book are reflected in the Foundation’s work, where learning, accountability, and engagement with complexity continue to inform how the organization advances our mission.
“Throughout his leadership at the Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF), Rey has embraced the complexity required to advance justice with integrity, inspiring both the Board and staff to lead with courage, accountability, and purpose. Tyranny of False Choices: A Guide to Authentic Decision Making reflects the intellectual courage, moral clarity, and accountability that have defined his tenure at NCF. We are deeply grateful for Rey’s bold leadership and proud to see his voice contribute so meaningfully to the broader philanthropic and leadership discourse.”— Jaimie Mayer, Chair, andAmy Sorensen, Chair‑Elect, NCF Board of Trustees
We congratulate Rey on this incredible milestone and look forward to the conversations, reflections, and learnings this book will inspire across philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and beyond.
