Environmental Grantmakers Association
Kara Rubio, MPH, WELL AP, is an experienced professional in environmental health and philanthropy. Currently serving as the Tracking the Field Research Consultant at the Environmental Grantmakers Association, Kara focuses on data collection, analysis, and reporting within grant sectors related to energy, climate, biodiversity, and health. Previously, Kara worked as the BEA Fund Program Manager at Building Equity and Alignment for Environmental Justice, where the emphasis was on strengthening grassroots organizations through equitable grantmaking practices. As a Public Health in Philanthropy Fellow at The Pittsburgh Foundation, Kara collaborated with environmental justice organizations to address community-specific health issues. Earlier roles include Program Manager and Coordinator at Women for a Healthy Environment, where Kara advanced children's environmental health initiatives in Pennsylvania. Kara holds a Master's degree in Public Health from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and a Bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology and Public Health from the University of Rochester.
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Environmental Grantmakers Association
The Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is the big tent of environmental philanthropy. We are a community of grantmakers from over 200 foundations spanning North America and the globe. We convene for the purpose of practicing just philanthropy in support of people and planet. EGA’s north star is our Racial Equity POV (ega.org/re-pov), a collective commitment by EGA’s board, staff, and members, to advance racial equity in environmental philanthropy. We operationalize our POV by integrating the experiences, knowledge, and expertise of motivated communities in and across our programming, communications, and partnerships. We highlight just philanthropy practices and interventions that bridge gaps for motivated communities. Join us in shaping an equitable and sustainable future for all people and the planet!