Eugenia V. Colón, CFRE

Eugenia V. Colón, CFRE, is the Founder, President & CEO of Colón & Associates, LLC, a renowned Fundraising and Development Consulting firm. With over 30 years of experience in fundraising and communications, Eugenia has a proven track record of securing record-level annual and multi-year major gifts.

In addition to her professional achievements, Eugenia is deeply committed to advocating for human and civil rights, equal opportunities for minority and disadvantaged populations, environmental protection, animal welfare, and support for the arts. She has played a vital role in the development and implementation of the groundbreaking $1 billion Gates Millennium Scholars Program.

Eugenia holds a Master's in Public Administration from The George Washington University and a Bachelor's in English Literature from Purchase College, SUNY. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation for her work in the field of fundraising.

Throughout her illustrious career, Eugenia has held key positions in various organizations including National Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations at UNCF, Senior Advisor at Stargazer Foundation, Vice President of Development at Voto Latino, Chief Development Counsel at Energy Action Coalition, among many others. Her extensive network includes interactions with heads of state, corporate executives, nonprofit leaders, public officials, and foreign dignitaries, fostering enduring professional relationships that have transcended into lasting friendships.