Meet Leticia

Since I can remember, the idea that a more just world was possible was at the center of how I saw the world. Growing up in the Brooklyn as an Afro-Latina, my lived experiences and those of my community have been my compass. I truly believe that by deeply listening to those closest to the issues we seek to uproot, we can find solutions that are just and equitable. This philosophy has guided me throughout my career as a social justice leader working at the intersection of race, gender and transformational organizational change.

After spending more than 25 years in and around social justice philanthropy, I decided it was time to strike out on my own and make an impact on a much deeper, more personal level. In 2019, I became a Professional Certified Coach, completing Leadership That Works’ Coaching for Transformation program. I am now a member of the International Coaching Federation and in the process of becoming an Internal Family Systems certified practitioner.

In addition to my coaching practice, I am also the Vice President of Programs at the Nathan Cummings Foundation, developing programmatic strategies that are nimble, responsive and reflective of the integrated and complex nature of social change. I currently serve on the advisory council of Grantmakers for Girls of Color and am a trustee of Philanthropy New York, co-chairing the work on equity and inclusive philanthropy.

Before joining NCF, I was the Executive Director of the Andrus Family Fund, where I led the organization’s transformation from a small family foundation to an innovative funding institution with a clear mission and theory of change. Prior to AFF, I held leadership positions at the Posse Foundation, Planned Parenthood of New York City, The Door Adolescent Health Center, the Adolescent AIDS Program at Montefiore Hospital and am a graduate of National Urban Fellows — one of the country’s top leadership programs.

My alma maters include Fordham University, where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, and the Marxe School of Public Affairs at Baruch College, where I earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration.

A believer in the restorative power of the arts, I love to dance and use it as a form of self-care and liberation.

Now that you know a little bit about me, I look forward to meeting you.