Builders Initiative
Walter Abrego is an accomplished professional with a strong background in philanthropy and program administration. Currently serving as a Board Member at The Coleman Foundation since January 2023 and as a Senior Associate Program Officer at Builders Initiative since April 2021, Walter is involved in initiatives aimed at fostering a healthier planet through strategic philanthropy. Prior experience includes roles at McKnight Foundation as a Program & Grants Associate and Program Assistant for International Programs from July 2018 to April 2021. Walter holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Media Studies and a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Northern Iowa, as well as a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Texas Tech University.
Builders Initiative
Builders Initiative is the philanthropic team of Builders Vision, an impact platform established to build a more humane and healthy planet through philanthropy, investment and advocacy. With a mission of shifting markets and minds for good, Builders Initiative stands behind those on the forefront of change across four impact areas: food and agriculture, climate and energy, oceans, and community. We have a special focus on Chicago and the Midwest, where we are based.