Canela Torres

Canela Torres serves as the Director for Grants at Hispanic Federation, overseeing a $20M annual grant portfolio aimed at enhancing the capacity of organizations involved in various sectors such as immigration and community development. This role includes maintaining relationships with 740 nonprofit partners across multiple states, advising Board members on potential grantees, co-authoring an Impact Report detailing $125M in total grantmaking, and supervising the grants management team. Prior experience includes roles as a Grants Manager, where notable achievements included leading CRM customization and enhancing reporting workflows, and as a Consultant, focusing on data analysis in the healthcare sector. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics from UCLA.