Cristina Donoso
Cristina is a program officer at The Washington Home. She is responsible for the cultivation of partnerships with aligned organizations, seeks opportunities to expand the Foundation’s impact, and manages community engagement and stewardship to enhance collaboration and outcomes.
With more than 10 years of program and portfolio management professional experience across humanitarian assistance, international development, social impact, and community-based programming – Cristina has expertise in managing complex grant portfolios, strengthening partnerships, monitoring program performance, and supporting initiatives serving vulnerable communities.
Prior to joining TWH, Cristina served as a program manager with Jesuit Refugee Service/USA, where she managed a multimillion-dollar global portfolio of humanitarian assistance programs throughout the grant lifecycle. Her earlier experience includes refugee resettlement, social inclusion, and research on innovative financing approaches to workforce development.
Cristina holds a bachelor’s degree in international studies and political science from the University of the Incarnate Word and a master’s degree from American University’s School of International Service.
Interest Areas: Impact Investing, Social Innovation, Social Inclusion, Humanitarian Affairs