Gabriel Tanguay Ortega

Gabriel Tanguay Ortega is an experienced fundraising professional currently serving as the Leadership Gifts Officer at the California Academy of Sciences since December 2023, managing a portfolio of 75+ high-donor relationships. Prior to this role, Gabriel held positions at the San Francisco Opera, including Senior Individual Giving Officer and Individual Giving Officer, where responsibilities involved managing portfolios of Medallion Society donors and supporting broader fundraising initiatives. Gabriel's experience also includes roles at the Los Angeles Philharmonic as Annual Fund Coordinator, focusing on donor communications and fundraising support, and earlier positions in community program coordination and box office operations across various cultural organizations in California. Gabriel brings expertise in donor cultivation, event planning, and financial management, coupled with a strong background in arts and community engagement.