GEMA CANTU
Director of Development
Born and raised in San Francisco's Mission District, Gema brings over seven years of nonprofit experience to her role. Leading fundraising efforts, she builds relationships with donors and partners to strengthen Bay Area communities. As a Latinx fundraiser of color, Gema aims to change traditional fundraising methods by implementing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging approaches.
She advocates for the social sector to support and invest in fundraisers of color and encourages individuals from different backgrounds to engage in community-focused fundraising. Gema strives to create new pathways and approaches that offer new strategies to fundraising, ones that speak to her community, inspiring others to become leaders and drive meaningful change. Outside of work, you can find Gema on beautiful hiking trails, the archery range, reading books, or on the dance floor!