January 30, 2024 Eight Questions for Ryan Easterly of WITH Foundation and the Disability & Philanthropy Forum January 30, 2024/ Michelle Dominguez In this in-depth conversation, Ryan Easterly discusses his foundation’s work backing healthcare for adults with developmental disabilities, and his efforts to expand overall philanthropic support for disability rights. Read More
January 17, 2024 “Educating and Agitating.” Six Questions for Alice Y. Hom, Executive Director at CHANGE Philanthropy January 17, 2024/ Michelle Dominguez In 2023, Alice Y. Hom, Ph.D., took the lead at this coalition of groups challenging the sector to advance equity. We spoke with Hom about the organization’s role and what gives them hope for philanthropy.Read More
November 08, 2023 Nine Questions for Joan Godoy, CEO of Radical Partners November 08, 2023/ Michelle Dominguez We connected with the Guatemala-born leader of Radical Partners, a social impact accelerator based in Miami, to discuss her story, cross-sector perspective and hopes for philanthropy.Read More
November 02, 2023 Seven Questions for Richard Tate, New President and CEO of The California Wellness Foundation November 02, 2023/ Michelle Dominguez Richard Tate assumed the top role at the Golden State public health funder in September. We connected with him to learn about his personal journey, what’s on the horizon at Cal Wellness, and his hopes for philanthropy.Read More
October 17, 2023 Eight Questions for Bia Vieira, President and CEO of Women's Foundation California October 17, 2023/ Michelle Dominguez Bia Vieira is the first Latina CEO to lead Women’s Foundation California. We connected with Vieira to learn about her experiences growing up in Brazil, her new role and vision at the foundation, and her thoughts on the sector.Read More
July 27, 2023 This Women’s Donor Collective Invites its Members to “Experience Philanthropy Differently” July 27, 2023/ Michelle Dominguez Celebrating 10 years, the Maverick Collective has moved over $100 million to women and girls’ health and reproductive rights globally. Its unique approach asks donors to learn from the people on the ground.Read More
June 14, 2023 Eight Questions for Jacob Fraire, President of ECMC Foundation June 14, 2023/ Michelle Dominguez In February, Jacob Fraire took the helm at this L.A.-based, national higher ed funder. We spoke with Fraire about growing up in a family of migrant farmworkers, his path to college, and the meaning of strategic philanthropy. Read More
June 06, 2023 Nine Questions for Gloria Perez, CEO and President of the Women's Foundation of Minnesota June 06, 2023/ Michelle Dominguez The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota is about to celebrate its 40th anniversary, and Perez is entering her fourth year at the helm. We spoke about her personal and career journey, and where the foundation is headed next. Read More
February 28, 2023 Six Questions for Joy Chia, Executive Director at Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice February 28, 2023/ Michelle Dominguez In 2021, this foundation working to advance LGBTQI human rights globally welcomed Joy Chia as executive director. We spoke with Chia about how she’s adjusted to the job, how to fund at the intersection of multiple issues, and more.Read More