Sara Lomelin

Activist, Change agent, Connector, Foodie, Idea generator, Parent, Philanthropist, Single, Startup

Sara Lomelin is a connector of people and ideas, a relationship builder and a firm believer that everyone can be a philanthropist. A self-proclaimed philanthropy disruptor, Sara has traveled the world speaking about the power of collective giving at high-profile conferences and events, including TED 2022 where she delivered her talk, "Your Invitation to Disrupt Philanthropy." As founding CEO of Philanthropy Together, Sara is growing a movement of people-powered philanthropy to resource grassroots nonprofits, shift power dynamics and promote widespread philanthropy. In 2023, Sara was named to Forbes’ 50 Over 50: Impact List and in 2025 to the inaugural TIME100 Philanthropy List. Prior to Philanthropy Together, Sara served as Senior Director of Leadership Philanthropy at Accion Opportunity Fund, and as VP of Philanthropy at the Latino Community Foundation where she created the Latino Giving Circle Network™—the largest network of Latinx philanthropists in the US. Sara serves on the National Council of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and the Board of Directors of GivingTuesday and Battery Powered. Sara holds a BA from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City and an Administration & Management Certificate from Harvard University. Sara embodies the future landscape of philanthropy — showcasing diverse voices and connecting everyday individuals to maximize their giving potential through the power of collective giving: people-powered philanthropy. Her biggest achievement and pride: Marc, Olivia and Emilio, her kids. Please connect!! Sara@philanthropytogether.org

My kids, women power, traveling, reinventing yourself

You, the imperfect you, can change the world.

I had the great honor to be the last talk of 2022 TED in Vancouver. Being a TED speaker has been one of the best experiences of my life.

I am the best instigator for good you will ever find