Risa Ward

Risa Ward is an accomplished professional with a background in Social Anthropology from Harvard University.

She has held various key positions at DonorsChoose, including Senior Vice President, Partnerships, showcasing her extensive experience in the field.

Risa has demonstrated her expertise in operations, customer experience, and partnerships through her roles as Vice President at DonorsChoose.

Her experience also extends to roles such as Director, Customer Insights, Teacher Relations Manager, and Customer Relations Associate at DonorsChoose, highlighting her diverse skill set.

Prior to her work at DonorsChoose, Risa Ward was involved in community service as the VISTA Field Community Lead at AmeriCorps VISTA Corridor Flood Recovery in Cedar Rapids, IA.

She further honed her nonprofit and organizational skills as a Fellow at the Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Harvard Kennedy School.