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Lia Cartagena has a diverse background in corporate social engagement, social responsibility, and grants management. Currently, they are the Managing Director of Corporate Social Engagement at Changing Our World, where they direct grantmaking, sustainability, and DEI initiatives for various global companies. Previously, Lia served as Senior Manager and Manager of Social Responsibility and Weil Foundation at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. Prior to that, they held positions at Citi Foundation, including Vice President of International Grant Program and AVP of Grants Management. Additionally, Lia has experience as a Communications and Events Fellow at CECP and in administration and finance at African Services Committee. Lia began their career as an Operations Manager at Anne Fontaine.

Lia Cartagena has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies with a focus on Political Communication from San Francisco State University. Lia also has a Master of Science degree in Nonprofit Management and Urban Policy from The New School.