University of Hawai‘i Foundation
Marcelo Hanza's work experience spans several positions and organizations. Marcelo is currently the Executive Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations at the University of Hawai'i Foundation, where they lead a team focused on fundraising and collaboration with academic, philanthropic, and industry leaders. Prior to this, they held various roles at the Mayo Clinic, including Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Council Chair, Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer, Campaign Priority Administrator, Campaign Manager, and Development Associate. Marcelo also served as a Senior Research Program Coordinator at the Mayo Clinic, managing a research program focused on health disparities. Before joining the Mayo Clinic, Marcelo worked as a Research Coordinator at Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation and as a Residential & Employment Specialist at Steadfast Housing Development Corp.
Marcelo Hanza completed their education with a Master's degree in Rural & Community Development from the University of Alaska Fairbanks during the period of 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo, from 2004 to 2008.
University of Hawai‘i Foundation
The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation was established in 1955 to encourage private support for the University of Hawaiʻi. Today, it is the central fundraising organization for the UH System providing a range of professional fundraising services to all 10 UH campuses, in addition to managing more than 3,400 gift accounts for the benefit of the university and its students. The UH Foundation is a private, institutionally related corporation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service. It is a legally separate entity from the University of Hawaiʻi, the UH Alumni Association, and all other UH affiliates. However, the Foundation works closely with these organizations as well as with others in the community exclusively for the benefit of the university.