Founder & Executive DirectorPhilanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity (PRE)
Lori Villarosa has been a trailblazer at the intersection of racial justice & philanthropy for more than 30 years, working with thousands of funders at the community level, regionally, nationally& internationally to increase resources to combat systemic racism. As the founder & executive director of the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity (PRE), she works with a diverse board of racial justice leaders & movement partners to significantly shift grantmaking practices through labs, direct consultations, coaching, research and through PRE publications, such as Grantmaking with a Racial Justice Lens: A Practical Guide. Prior to launching PRE, Lori was at C.S. Mott Foundation for 12 years. In addition to deep work within every region in the U.S., she has presented & partnered with racial justice NGOs and grantmakers globally, including in Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Mexico, South Africa & the UK. She has been published in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Alliance & more.