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LaToya Williams-Belfort brings over two decades of executive experience advancing equity, innovation, and measurable community transformation. She was raised in The Bronx and has mobilized over $100 million in philanthropic capital, forging cross-sector partnerships that drive sustainable revenue, systemic change, and inclusive growth.
LaToya’s leadership blends enterprise precision with community authenticity, ensuring every investment delivers both social return and economic impact. Her work has earned national recognition from Crain’s New York (“Notable Leaders in Philanthropy”) and City & State (“Nonprofit Power 100”).
As Executive Director, LaToya is leading the Foundation into a new era of data-driven, systems-level philanthropy that aligns business, government, and community to build a better Bronx that is not just resilient, but thriving.
Margaret Della is a seasoned nonprofit executive with more than 20 years of experience guiding organizations through growth, crisis, and transformation.
Most recently, she served as CEO of Kingsbridge Heights Community Center, where she led a $14M organization through the COVID-19 pandemic and into renewed financial and operational strength.
She currently serves on Bronx Community Board 8, including as Chair of its Special Committee on Racial Equity and Vice Chair of the Budget Committee.
Margaret brings deep expertise in leadership development, public-sector contracting, and community-centered systems change.
A seasoned fundraising and communications executive who has secured and stewarded more than $15 million in philanthropic investment across community-based and youth-serving organizations.
She specializes in building sustainable revenue strategy, strengthening board and donor engagement, and designing systems that align fundraising, communications, and operations for growth.
Mariel has led high-stakes grant strategy, corporate partnerships, multi-channel campaigns, and executive-level stakeholder engagement—translating complex impact models into compelling narratives that mobilize funders, institutions, and community leaders.
Her work bridges strategy and storytelling to drive measurable, equity-centered results.
