Lever for Change
Briza Cardenas is an experienced administrator currently serving at Lever for Change since July 2024. Previously, Briza held multiple roles at LCW from October 2020 to July 2024, including Operations Manager and Chief of Staff in the Office of the CEO. With a background in administrative support, Briza worked as an Administrative Assistant at Rosebud Restaurant Group and as an Inside Sales Representative for Garrett Popcorn Shops®, managing over 600 accounts during the crucial Q4 Holiday Season. Briza's diverse experience also includes serving in various roles at RubySkye and Chevys Fresh Mexican Restaurant, where notable achievements included increasing guest check averages and establishing successful community partnerships. Briza holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Media Studies from DePaul University and attended American River College prior.
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Lever for Change
Lever for Change connects donors with bold solutions to the world’s biggest problems—including issues like racial inequity, gender inequality, lack of access to economic opportunity, and climate change. Using an inclusive, equitable model and due diligence process, Lever for Change creates customized challenges and other tailored funding opportunities. Top-ranked teams and challenge finalists become members of the Bold Solutions Network—a growing global network that helps secure additional funding, amplify members’ impact, and accelerate social change. Founded in 2019 as a nonprofit affiliate of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Lever for Change has influenced over $1.7 billion in grants to date and provided support to more than 175 organizations. To learn more, visit www.leverforchange.org.