Lydia is a values-driven professional committed to advancing equitable, systems-level solutions to address structural inequities. As Senior Development Officer, she builds philanthropic partnerships and works closely with partners to secure the resources needed to expand homelessness prevention efforts.
Her background includes experience in institutional fundraising, donor stewardship, and grants management, grounded in a relationship-centered approach to advancing impact. Earlier in her career, she supported the distribution of COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance funding in Santa Clara County and worked as a special education teacher in Denver through Teach For America. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Music from Santa Clara University and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration at San José State University.