César Bocanegra

César Bocanegra is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in operational leadership across various sectors. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at IKASI since August 2024, Bocanegra drives operational excellence, managing financial operations, investor relations, and talent recruitment. Previously, Bocanegra held COO positions at Crisis Text Line and KIPP SoCal Public Schools, focusing on volunteer experiences, financial sustainability, and optimizing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a significant tenure at DonorsChoose.org, Bocanegra oversaw substantial growth in donations. Academic roles include adjunct professor positions at NYU, teaching courses in Public Health Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship. Bocanegra's educational background includes an MBA from The Wharton School, a Master of Science from MIT, and a Bachelor's degree from Caltech, reinforcing a solid foundation in strategic management and engineering.