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Vinny Badolato
Strategic Policy Advocate | Legislative Leader | Partnership Catalyst
Vinny Badolato is the Education Program Director at Voqal, an organization dedicated to advancing social equity through educational initiatives. In his role, he leads efforts in education venture philanthropy, focusing on measurably reducing opportunity gaps in education. Badolato has over fifteen years of experience in advocacy, policy, and philanthropy aimed at improving educational opportunities for individuals of all ages.12
Before his current position, he worked in government management consulting and has a strong commitment to racial, gender, and economic equity within the education sector. He emphasizes the importance of general operating grants to empower organizations led by women and BIPOC individuals, aiming to disrupt traditional philanthropic practices.1 Badolato describes himself as an "education funder, policy wonk, political junkie," reflecting his passion for education equity and justice.1
