Cecilia G.

Philanthropy Executive | Chief Operating Officer | Chief of Staff | Chief Philanthropic Advisor | Board Member

New York, New York, United States

About

Dynamic and accomplished philanthropic executive with over 24 years of experience advancing social justice and human rights, and 17+ years dedicated to impactful philanthropy. Currently serving as Chief of Staff and Chief Philanthropic Advisor at a private foundation, I bring a broad skill set encompassing grantmaking, strategic leadership, program development, operations, board governance, team management, and the incubation of innovative initiatives. I excel at balancing big-picture strategy with meticulous attention to detail, acting as a trusted thought partner and indispensable right-hand to the Board. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, I thrive in environments that demand agility, collaboration, and visionary problem-solving.

Experience

  • Wellspring Philanthropic Fund (17 yrs 1 mo)
    • Chief Operating Officer, Chief of Staff
      Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    • Chief of Staff & Chief Philanthropic Advisor 2G Donors
      Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Director, President’s Fund & Chief Philanthropic Advisor
      Apr 2019 - Dec 2024 · 5 yrs 9 mos

  • Member Board of Directors at Ban Ki-moon Foundation
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

  • Member Board of Directors at Hispanics in Philanthropy
    Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Perspective Fund (11 yrs 6 mos)
    • Special Advisor
      Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

    • Chief Operating Officer
      Jan 2015 - Mar 2022 · 7 yrs 3 mos

      * Advisor and close collaborator at Perspective since its founding in 2014. * Provide leadership and management of the Perspective's administrative operations. * Main liaison with legal, financial, human resources, and grants management functions.

  • Member at Chief
    Oct 2021 - Sep 2025 · 4 yrs

    Chief is a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there. Chief is the only organization specifically designed for senior women leaders to strengthen their leadership journey, cross-pollinate ideas across industries, and effect change from the top down.