Melissa Huerta

Melissa works to advance the promise of the internet through strategic philanthropy. Bringing real-world solutions, Melissa weaves operational efficiency and program execution to drive the organization’s mission. Her collaborative, equity-centered approach centers community needs and partnership. With over 17 years of experience in nonprofit technology advocacy, she understands how the evolving social, political, and technological landscape requires organizations to build resilient processes that lead to desired impact.

Melissa has designed global grantmaking programs and funded over $25 million in initiatives that helped organizations drive impact and build effective strategies. She has a wealth of global experience, having worked across the US, Europe, Latin America, and Asia, and is fluent in Japanese and Spanish. Melissa has her Master’s in International Education Policy from Harvard University.