
Giselle is a seasoned fundraising and communications leader with more than 20 years of experience driving philanthropic growth for high-impact nonprofit organizations in the Washington, D.C. region.
She brings deep expertise in individual giving strategy, strategic storytelling, and relationship-centered fundraising, with a proven ability to build and scale development programs, steward major donors, and lead teams through periods of growth and change.
Throughout her career, Giselle has partnered closely with executive leadership and boards to align fundraising strategy with organizational mission, particularly in organizations advancing social and economic justice.
She is known for her thoughtful, donor-centric approach and her ability to connect individuals and institutions to causes that create meaningful, lasting impact.
A trusted mentor and manager, Giselle has led and developed teams across multiple organizations, fostering cultures of accountability, collaboration, and purpose.
Her commitment to service extends beyond her professional work. It is a through line that began with early volunteer experiences at hospitals in South Florida and tutoring elementary students through her college campus ministry in North Carolina, and continues today through sustained volunteer board leadership in Washington, D.C.
Outside of work, Giselle channels her creative and curious energy into pursuits including crafting, reading novels, and singing with a community chorus.
