Zachary Colombo

Zachary Colombo is an experienced leader in philanthropy and development, currently serving as the Director of Estate and Gift Planning and Director of Philanthropy at San Diego Humane Society since January 2019. Prior to this, Zachary held various roles at the University of California San Diego, including Associate Director of Development, Assistant Director of Development, and Development Assistant, where contributions focused on fundraising for graduate fellowships and supporting research-driven initiatives. Previous experience includes serving as Operations and Events Coordinator for Political Parity and as Assistant Director for Fund for the Public Interest, where Zachary rapidly advanced through positions due to strong leadership and organizational skills. An educational background in Political Science from the University of Connecticut complements Zachary's professional journey in nonprofit and development sectors.