Mariel Cabral

Mariel Cabral is an experienced professional in foundation development and institutional partnerships, currently serving as Foundation Director at Ceres, Inc. since September 2016. In this role, Mariel manages a portfolio of foundations that support Ceres' sustainability advocacy and collaborates with program staff on impactful funding proposals. Prior experience includes nearly a decade at Accion, where Mariel held various positions, including Principal Specialist for Institutional Partnerships, overseeing significant philanthropic fund-raising efforts and managing numerous relationships with corporate and institutional funders. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Wellesley College.