Lisanna Dominguez

I began my academic journey at De Anza College before earning a degree in Politics with an emphasis on Political Theory from UC Santa Cruz. My passion for community engagement was ignited through an internship with California State Assemblymember Joe Coto of District 23, where I gained invaluable insights into local politics.

Currently, I serve as the Chief Development Officer at the Silicon Valley Education Foundation, leading the organization's fundraising and development strategy. I oversee major donor engagement, corporate partnerships, and community relations, all while collaborating with senior leadership to ensure alignment with our strategic goals. I’m also committed to advancing STEM and education equity programs that drive sustainable impact.

Previously, I served as the Chief of Staff & Strategy Officer at the Silicon Valley Education Foundation, where I led the Eastside Education Initiative (EEI) and played a pivotal role in setting and executing the foundation's impact goals. I also designed and executed marketing and communication plans that enhanced stakeholder engagement and visibility.

Before that, as Vice President of Strategic Planning & Development at the Latino Education Advancement Foundation (LEAF), I led the organization's first-ever strategic plan and advocacy agenda, securing revenue through effective fundraising and partnerships.

I also held the position of Director of Programs at the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley (HFSV), where I managed a $3 million budget, developed educational programs, and recruited a high-performing team to drive the foundation's mission of fostering educational excellence and leadership development.

I am currently serving as a Director for District 6 of the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (OSA), where I guide policy decisions and advocate for environmental justice and equitable access to open spaces in Santa Clara County. In addition, I serve as Board Co-Chair for the Latino Leadership Alliance and Board Member for CreaTV San José. I’ve had the privilege of serving on several boards, including La Raza Historical Society, Amigos De Guadalupe, and the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, all working together to create a more equitable community.

In recognition of my work in educational equity and community advocacy, I was honored as one of the Extraordinary Women of Santa Clara County by the SCC Commission on the Status of Women in 2021. Most recently, I received the 2023 Women of Influence Award from the Silicon Valley Business Journal, the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley Sisterhood Award, and was appointed to the Community Stabilization and Opportunity Pathways Fund Commission for the City of San Jose.