Lita Anderson

Lita Anderson, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Lita most recently served as Senior Director of New Business on the Strategic Alliances Team at First Book. Prior to that, they were the Senior Director of Development/Fundraising at America's Promise Alliance, where they managed a portfolio of current and prospective donors and was responsible for cultivating and stewarding relationships. Lita also worked as a Corporate Development Officer at Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco and as the Northern California Tennis & Education Foundation Executive Director at the United States Tennis Association. Lita has a background in community outreach and events, having served as a Community Outreach and Events Consultant at Berkeley Heartlab and the National Economic Development & Law Center and as the Special Events, Public Support, and Fundraising Manager at the American Red Cross. Lita's early career also includes roles at the Charles Schwab Corporation and American Express, where they focused on community relations, employee fundraising, and marketing. Lita has served on the board of Raphael House and holds an MBA.

Lita Anderson holds a Certification in Community Relations, Philanthropy, and Effective Grant Proposal Writing from Boston College. Lita obtained their MBA, specializing in Marketing and Management, from Pace University - Lubin School of Business. Lita also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures, with a focus on Spanish, from Rutgers University.