Jacqueline Martinez Garcel is a visionary leader who is passionate about elevating the voices of communities, pursuing equity, and using philanthropy as a catalyst for tangible, enduring social change.
Currently, she serves as the CEO of the Latino Community Foundation (LCF). The mission of LCF is to unleash the civic and economic power of Latinos. Under her leadership, the Foundation has raised over $100 million to advance this mission. Today, LCF leads one of the largest networks of Latino philanthropists in the country and it is the only statewide foundation solely focused on investing in Latino leaders. Jacqueline is driven by a sense of urgency, justice, and determination to create opportunities for Latinos to thrive economically and engage civically.
Previously, Jacqueline served as Vice President of the New York Health Foundation (NYHealth). As a key advisor to the President, she established the foundation as a resource for policymakers and community leaders across the state. Prior to joining NYHealth, Jacqueline served as the Executive Director of Community Voices in New York, part of a national initiative of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. During her tenure, she developed, evaluated, and expanded programs to advance equity, improve health, and quality of life for communities of color.
Jacqueline has served as a NIH fellow for the Merida Department of Public Health in Yucatan, Mexico, a faculty member for the Social Science Department of the Borough of Manhattan Community College, and invited-adjunct professor at the New York University Global Institute of Public Health.
Jacqueline has been appointed to several Boards, including the Institute for Civic Leadership, NAMI-NYC Metro, and Grantmakers in Health. She has served on the advisory board for the Center for Effective Philanthropy, KQED Community Advisory Panel, and co-chaired the National Latino Funds Alliance (NLFA). Currently, she serves on the Board for Equis Institute, Aqui-Latino Accountability Movement, Philanthropy Together, and the Leadership Council of California Forward.
Jacqueline has published extensively on issues related to health equity, vulnerable populations, and community health workers. She holds a Master in Public Health from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University. On her free time, Jacqueline enjoys hiking, writing, dancing merengue, and spending time with family and friends.