Rabecca Cross

Rabecca Cross is a seasoned legal professional specializing in nonprofit law, governance, and compliance. Currently serving as Assistant General Counsel at St. David's Foundation since May 2023, Rabecca previously worked as an Attorney at Mendrygal Law, PLLC, where expertise included advising nonprofit entities on a range of legal matters. Rabecca's extensive experience includes roles such as General Counsel and Vice President at Emancipet, overseeing legal challenges for a public charity focused on affordable veterinary care, and General Counsel for Ed-Fi Alliance, where the focus was on educational data standards and compliance. Rabecca also held positions at the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation as Associate General Counsel, managing a wide array of legal issues, and served as General Counsel at Michelson Found Animals Foundation, enhancing animal welfare initiatives. Rabecca began a legal career as an Associate Attorney at Haynes and Boone, LLP, specializing in securities litigation. Educational qualifications include a J.D. from Columbia Law School, an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology, and dual degrees in Sociology from The University of Memphis.