Marcos Lucio PopovichDIRECTOR OF GRANTMAKING Marcos Lucio Popovich joined the Foundation in 2015. He currently serves as the Director of Grantmaking where he leads the overall design and implementation of the Foundation’s grant funds, grantmaking processes, and grantee engagement approaches. Prior to entering philanthropy, Marcos served as Director of Operations at the U.S. Hispanic…
Kathiana AmazanPROGRAM ASSOCIATE Kathiana Amazan, a first-generation and former Boston Public Schools student, serves as Nellie Mae’s Program Associate where she supports various grants management efforts and manages special projects. She also partners with different Foundation staff members to operationalize systems and practices. Prior to joining Nellie Mae, Kathiana was the Operations Coordinator for the…
Doreen Bergstrom ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Doreen Bergstrom joined the Nellie Mae Education Foundation in 2009 and serves as the Foundation’s administrative assistant. Doreen supports the administrative needs of the Programs, Policy, Communications, Information Technology, and Research departments. She is the person who keeps the Foundation going each day. Previously, Doreen was a receptionist at Columbia Electric Supply…
Alexis HarewoodSENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER Alexis Harewood has been with Nellie Mae since 2017 and she serves as a Senior Program Officer. Alexis leads the Amplifying Youth Voice & Leadership grant fund, as well as provides support for other grant funds including the Supporting Organizations Led by People of Color and Rapid Response grant funds. …