Meet the Team

Manaf is devoted to creating and maximizing philanthropy and engagement initiatives for colleges and universities, arts and culture organizations, and healthcare nonprofits. With nearly two decades of progressive leadership roles across the nonprofit industry, Manaf has built a career focused on providing services to support donor and community engagement, stakeholder and partnership development, strategy implementation, operational excellence, and management of large and complex projects. Among others, Manaf has worked with Stanford University, Harvard University, UCLA, New York University, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Pratt Institute, West Valley College,and the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health.

Manaf earned a bachelor of arts degree in theater from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and received a master of education degree with a specialization in organizations, leadership, and entrepreneurship from Harvard University. Manaf currently serves on the board of the UCLA Alumni Association and the District VII (West) cabinet for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), the premier global professional association for education fundraising, communications, and alumni relations.

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