About Elizabeth Zevada (she/her/ella)

Elizabeth supports Candid's Funding Information Network partners across the Northeast United States. As such, she supports the network of libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers by providing database access and support to local nonprofits.

Previously, Elizabeth managed the day-to-day operations for Candid’s New York Learning Center and outward-facing public services and programming in the New York Metro Area. Elizabeth joined Candid, in 2018 as a Programs Associate. For the last two years, she has managed Candid’s webinar programming aimed at strengthening nonprofit professional skills in fundraising, leadership and management, and organizational sustainability. More recently, as the Programs Specialist for Candid’s New York Learning Center, Elizabeth has been coordinating in-person programs for Candid’s audience in New York City.

Before coming to Candid, Elizabeth worked with the Sobrato Family Foundation and Lush Cosmetics’ Charitable Giving Program. Elizabeth has an M.A. in International Studies from the University of San Francisco and a B.A. in History from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

About Catalina Spinel

Catalina Spinel is Programs Manager, New York Learning Center at Candid, as such she manages the day-to-day operations of Candid’s New York library and learning center where she connects social sector professionals to the resources they need to thrive. Catalina brings 14 years of experience in liaising between diverse groups of stakeholders to take a broad range of projects off the ground. Prior to joining Candid, she supported the expansion of the District-Charter Collaborative, a program of the New York City Department of Education that facilitates collaboration with the goals of improving instructional practices, student outcomes, and eliminating disparities along racial lines. She also led the creation of the United Nations Victims of Terrorism Support Portal, a global resource hub for information on issues on victims of terrorism.Catalina has consulted for UN Women, Luker Foundation, and Carvajal Foundation on their fundraising strategy. Over the past four years, she has served on the Board of Women Advancing Microfinance New York and has volunteered as a mentor for iMentor. Catalina holds a Master in Public Administration from Columbia University and a Business bachelor from Universidad de los Andes. She practices Kung Fu and loves riding her bike.