In this exciting time of growth for Wiki Education, we are pleased to welcome Danielle Vazquez to our staff!
Danielle will serve as Senior Institutional Giving Officer, a new position on our team. Collaborating closely with Kathleen Crowley, Director of Donor Relations, Danielle will work with foundations, cultural and academic institutions, corporations, and other institutional sources to expand donor relationships and funding opportunities for our programs. Her role will include the management and oversight of grants, contracts, and sponsorships, including prospect research, grant submissions and required reporting, and ensuring stewardship for institutional supporters, appropriate donor recognition, and a positive experience for all of our supporters.
Most recently, Danielle served as Director of Institutional Partnerships at the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN), where she developed a portfolio of institutional grants. Before GLSEN, Danielle secured national grants and general operating support as Senior Manager of Fundraising for The New Teacher Project (TNTP), and managed corporate and foundation portfolios at Children’s Aid and the YWCA of the City of New York.
Danielle holds a master’s degree in evolutionary biology and ecology from Smith College. She has directed a research team, co-authored a book chapter on the adaptive diversity of microbial eukaryotes, and has expertise in a variety of molecular techniques.
In her free time, Danielle likes to write, lift weights, and see how long her cat will tolerate belly rubs.
Please join us in welcoming Danielle!
