The People Guiding Us Forward

Donors of Color Network is led by a brilliant team across races, ethnicities, and a range of intersectionalities and lived experiences. From the board to our staff members, we’re united by a shared vision of a just and equitable multiracial future where we all can thrive.

Meet Our Team

Our team puts action to the priorities our donors identify. Day-to-day operations, regular communications, events, and program management, this team coordinates to make it happen.

Abygaelle St. Jean

Membership Associate

Meet Abygaelle

Arnold Rodriguez

People & Operations Manager

Meet Arnold

Marietta Pena

Finance & Admin Manager

Meet Marietta

Farah Mahesri

Donor Organizing & Leadership Advisor

Meet Farah

Kayla 'KP' Palisoc

Event Manager

Meet KP

Chika Ekemezie

Interim Communications Co-Director, Narrative Strategy & Storytelling

Meet Chika

Viv Tran

Interim Communications Co-Director, Brand Strategy & Operations

Meet Viv

Abdul Dosunmu

Leadership & Philanthropic Advocacy Advisor

Meet Abdul

Vida Benavides

Political Director

Meet Vida

Shantel Wilkins

Chief of Staff

Meet Shantel

Isabelle Leighton

Executive Director

Meet Isabelle

Dolores Garay

Membership Director

Meet Dolores

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Meet Our Board of Directors

A first-of-its-kind network starts with transformative leadership. Our board of directors works across sectors to find solutions that center philanthropy on justice.