Esperanza Evans, MBA

Esperanza is a proud Angeleno, having lived and worked abroad in two hemispheres, three continents and five countries. She is bicultural and bilingual in English and in Spanish, affording her a genuine understanding of myriad differences within the local Spanish-speaking community. A relationship builder at heart, Esperanza is continuously connecting people in the spirit of forming partnerships in the workplace, community and beyond. Working within a philanthropic capacity for the last ten years, Esperanza has had the privilege of serving in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Conversely, Esperanza is a regular presenter on cultivating and stewarding Individual Donors at Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. Prior to fundraising, Esperanza delved into the Argentine wine Industry where she is adept at wine making from vineyard development to wine production. Her client base included high-net-worth individuals from a global market dreaming of owning their own vineyard. Before discovering a passion for service and wine, Esperanza had a successful 15-year career in the Entertainment Industry. Drawing from a rich skill set, and connected network in the Television, Corporate, Production, and Studio Facilities divisions, she attributes her tenacity and expertise to engage with all levels of an organization, including talent, to her tenure in the "business".