Catalina Spinel

Catalina Spinel, Director of Partnerships at Candid, is responsible for elevating and expanding Candid’s reach by building partnerships and strategies that strengthen the social sector through comprehensive data, training, and insights on philanthropy.

Catalina has dedicated her career to creating innovative solutions to social challenges in collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Previously, she was Program Manager of Candid’s New York Learning Center. There, she connected thousands of social sector professionals with the resources they need to thrive. Before joining Candid, she supported the expansion of the District-Charter Collaborative, a program of the New York City Department of Education that facilitates collaboration to improve instructional practices, student outcomes, and eliminate disparities. She also led the creation of the United Nations Victims of Terrorism Support Portal, a global resource hub on issues pertaining to victims of terrorism.

Catalina holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Columbia University and a bachelor’s from Universidad de los Andes.