Alex is a seasoned operator and strategist who brings deep expertise in scaling mission-driven startups. As a board member and former fractional COO of LaFamilia Foundation, he helped architect our five-year growth plan, streamline operations, and expand donor impact. A Stanford GSB alum and former Google ops leader, Alex is passionate about building systems that unlock capital, clarity, and long-term scale for underserved communities.

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Matt is a strategist, leadership coach, and Principal at The Formation Lab, where he integrates equity into billion-dollar public infrastructure projects. With 15+ years of experience leading teams, crafting strategy, and driving systemic change across sectors, he brings deep expertise in organizational development and equity-centered design. As a LaFamilia Foundation board member, Matt helps guide long-term strategy and supports founder empowerment at scale.

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Cheryl is the Co-Founder of LaFamilia Foundation, home to the world’s largest community of verified Latine venture investors and founders. A first-gen Harvard and Stanford GSB alum, she brings experience across venture capital, fintech, and community building—previously serving as Head of Venture Growth at Republic and currently investing at NextWave. Based in LA, Cheryl is committed to unlocking capital, visibility, and power for the Latine community.

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Zimri is the Head of Events and Programming at LaFamilia. She is a dedicated community builder with over 5 years of experience in operations, program management, and relationship-building.

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Aaron leads finance and automation at LaFamilia Foundation, building tools to power capital matching across our communities. With a background spanning investment banking, AI product development, and machine learning at Cargill, he brings deep expertise in financial systems, data infrastructure, and mission-aligned innovation.

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Jose serves as Chief of Staff at LaFamilia Foundation, where he leads the Stronger Together founder programs and supports strategic initiatives across the organization. A Stanford GSB deferred admit and UC Berkeley alum, Jose brings experience in tech, venture, and social impact—with a deep commitment to building community and unlocking capital for the next generation of Latine leaders.

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Claudia is a first year MBA Student with a specialization in Innovation & Entrepreneurship and a UCLA Alumni. As a first-generation Latina in venture capital, Claudia is committed to reshaping the investment landscape to be more inclusive, strategic, and impactful. Her background in operations, business consulting, and strategic growth grants her a founder perspective that is imperative to the allocator role.

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Mayté leads development and sponsor partnerships at LaFamilia Foundation, connecting investors and founders to expand access to capital across our ecosystem. With a background in venture operations, fundraising, and community building, she has helped launch over 60 crowdfunding campaigns raising $30M+, and founded Mi Futuro es Brillante, a scholarship program for first-gen students. Her work centers on equity, storytelling, and mobilizing resources for Latine changemakers.

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Gian is an MBA candidate at the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School and a Reaching Out MBA Fellow. At LaFamilia Foundation, he supports capital access initiatives through AI tools, LP/GP ecosystem strategy, and operational research. With a background in governance, crisis response, and tech policy in Brazil, Gian brings a global lens to advancing equity in venture and entrepreneurship.

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Tamyrha is a rising sophomore at Northwestern University, passionate about storytelling and community engagement. At LaFamilia Foundation, she supports marketing efforts by crafting social media content, driving event promotion, analyzing engagement data, and contributing creative ideas to deepen community connection across platforms.

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Pilar Zárate is the Community Lead at La Familia Foundation, where she focuses on nurturing connections and supporting Latine entrepreneurs and community members. With extensive experience leading remote multicultural teams in Latin America and shaping workplace culture at her former startup, she brings valuable knowledge to building inclusive and engaging community experiences.

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Magda brings experience across financial services, nonprofits, and the public sector to her role as Advisor, Special Projects. She focuses on impact investing, catalytic philanthropy, and financial innovation to drive measurable change and expand opportunity for underserved communities.

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