STAFF BIOGRAPHIES
Leticia Peguero,
AFF/AFPP Executive Director
lpeguero@affund.org
Leticia Peguero comes to AFF and AFPP with over 18 years of experience in social justice programming and philanthropy work. She most recently served as Regional Vice President of the Posse Foundation, where she managed the organization’s sites in Los Angeles, Boston, New Orleans and Houston.
Prior to joining the Posse Foundation, Leticia was the Deputy Director of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Local Funding Partnerships, where alongside the Local Funding Partnerships team she oversaw a $6.5 million portfolio that leveraged the power of partnerships by combining resources with local grantmakers to fund creative, pragmatic and community driven projects. Her extensive experience working in New York City’s non-profits includes her role as Manager of Community Relations for the YWCA of the City of New York and Associate Director of Adult Education at Planned Parenthood of New York City where she was responsible for designing, implementing and managing a program to train healthcare professionals in New York City and the Caribbean on how to integrate HIV prevention services into reproductive care in a culturally appropriate and relevant manner.
Leticia is a graduate of the National Urban Fellows, one of the country’s top leadership development programs. Leticia also works in her community, especially focusing her efforts on providing capacity and strategic advice to small arts based organizations run by people of color in New York City. She is heavily involved with Areytos Performance Works - a dance theater company working at the crossroads of performance art, Afro-Caribbean and contemporary modern dance where she functions as producer, performer and strategic partner. She is a Board member of the NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault and co-chairs their fundraising committee. Ms. Peguero holds a B.A. from Fordham University and graduated with honors from the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College with a Masters in Public Administration.
Ingrid Halloway, Senior Program Associate
ihalloway@affund.org
Ingrid Halloway is the Senior Program Associate of the Andrus Family Fund (AFF) and the Andrus Family Philanthropy Program (AFPP). She works closely with the organization’s Executive Director and Program Officer to assist with the development, implementation, and coordination of various activities and projects. Prior to joining the foundation, Ms. Halloway worked for various major global law firms, providing legal support services and project management. Ms. Halloway holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College.