Tonantzin Mitre
Gilroy
Summary
Strategic solutions-focused professional with over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Proven track record in advancing trust-based philanthropy and cultivating strong cross-sector partnerships. Expertise in grants management, impact reporting, and program operations, consistently driving efficiency and measurable outcomes. Proficient in preparing leadership briefings and board materials while fostering collaboration across teams to enhance grantee capacity-building initiatives.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Manager / Program Officer
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Led strategy, logic model development, and implementation for a $30M+ grantmaking portfolio at the intersection of education, policy, and advocacy.
- Delivered capacity-building support to grantees, including resource development, strategy sessions, and progress monitoring—strengthening long-term organizational resilience.
- Partnered with national funders and cross-sector collaboratives to align accountability frameworks and advance trust-based philanthropic practices.
- Coordinated program initiatives to enhance community engagement and support strategic goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implemented a new portfolio and designed frameworks for continuous learning cycles and progress monitoring.
Project Coordinator
WestEd
2018 - 01.2020
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables to ensure alignment of the statewide quality rating system initiative for early childhood education, aligning stakeholders across agencies and ensuring consistency in implementation.
- Developed project documentation, protocols, and training resources for online platforms—improving efficiency and standardization across multiple workstreams.
- Implemented data tracking systems that strengthened progress monitoring and reporting for multiple state contracts, providing leadership with actionable insights.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with research, evaluation, and program staff to optimize workflows and promote equity in statewide program delivery.
- Monitored project progress, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies proactively.
Bilingual Program Quality Assessor & Anchor
WestEd
2013 - 2018
- Conducted high-quality assessments to ensure compliance with nationally recognized standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
- Trained new staff on quality assessment procedures and best practices in the field.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance protocols to enhance high-quality assessments across multiple counties.
Social Research Assistant
UNC Chapel Hill
2011 - 2012
- Initiated robust data-gathering procedures, including field interviews and assessments for a multi-year Early Learning research project throughout the state of Georgia.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis using statistical software to ensure accuracy.
- Maintained organized databases for tracking research progress and outcomes effectively.
- Georgia's Pre-K Professional Development Evaluation: Final Report, December 2014
Education
Master of Science - Urban Policy Analysis & Management
The New School
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Political, Legal & Economic Analysis
Mills College
Oakland, CASkills
- Portfolio Management
- Grants Management
- Trust-based Philanthropy
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Capacity Building
- Program Evaluation
- Impact Reporting & Data Visualization
- Community Development
- Partnership Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data Systems & Workflow Optimization
Additional Work Experience
- System Integrity Specialist – National Association for the Education of Young Children, Washington, DC
- Legislative Correspondent – United States Senate, Washington, DC
Certification
- Data Science Principles — Harvard Business School
- Big Data for Social Good — Harvard Business School
- Líderes Fellow — Hispanics in Philanthropy
Affiliations
- School Health Clinics of Santa Clara County | Board Member
- Good2Know Partners | Board Member
- Edventure More (EdMo) | Board Secretary
- South Valley Middle School | School Site Council & Superintendent Parent Representative
Timeline
Education Manager / Program Officer
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
01.2020 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political, Legal & Economic Analysis
Mills College
Project Coordinator
WestEd
2018 - 01.2020
Bilingual Program Quality Assessor & Anchor
WestEd
2013 - 2018
Social Research Assistant
UNC Chapel Hill
2011 - 2012
Master of Science - Urban Policy Analysis & Management
The New School
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