Lina Velarde

Lina Velarde is an experienced operations and development professional with a strong background in nonprofit management. Currently serving as the Director of Operations and Stewardship at the Orthopaedic Institute for Children since October 2021, Lina oversees organizational systems supporting fundraising development and operational excellence. Previously, Lina held the position of Development Operations Manager at AbilityFirst, where responsibilities included managing annual fundraising plans and acting as the primary administrator for the Raiser's Edge database. In earlier roles, Lina contributed to grants management at AltaMed Health Services and CureSearch for Children's Cancer, focusing on compliance and operational procedures. Lina holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the University of Phoenix.