Kanoa Arteaga

Led a portfolio of client projects, managing timelines, deliverables, convenings, and cross-functional coordination. Served as a key liaison among staff, clients, and external partners, ensuring alignment and accountability.

Collaborated with HR and leadership to cultivate safe and trauma-informed learning environments. Led virtual and in-person sexual harassment training sessions focusing on bullying, workplace abuse, and workplace culture topics.

Set strategic direction and led program development, community-building, and outreach strategies. Oversaw the fundraising and distribution of more than $400,000 annually as microgrants to individuals and trans-led organizations.

Conducted thorough current-state assessment of internal practices, procedures, and policies. Developed and implemented racial equity training series for all staff and leadership.

Crafted stories for funders and donors that center the directly impacted people who lead the organization's work. Maintained active and responsive relationships with key funders and donors.

Oversaw all aspects of daily operations of the LGBTQ Youth Community Center including staffing, budgeting, training, programming, and maintenance. Established mechanisms to assure program quality including documentation, data management, and compliance.

Managed a team of 10 young people and supervised the planning of annual community fundraising events. Designed, developed, and implemented high-quality trainings for 100+ external stakeholders serving LGBTQ and systems-impacted youth.