
Getting to know Brooke Schwartz
GIA welcomes Brooke Schwartz, our new Program Associate. Brooke has worked in philanthropy and the non-profit sector with a focus on aging and housing. She received her bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and master’s degree in Urban and Environmental Policy & Planning from Tufts University. Get to know Brooke by reading our Q&A with her below.
Where are you located?
Los Angeles, CA
What was your most recent role prior to GIA?
I was the Senior Grants Management Associate at the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. In that role, I managed and reviewed grants from Donor-Advised Funds.
What are your responsibilities as Program Associate at GIA?
Working with our Director of Programs, Emily Hinsey, I’ll be responsible for facilitating virtual and in-person meetings, managing program logistics and session design. I’ll also manage our program calendar and help develop and implement an evaluation framework for programs.
What attracted you to GIA and what are you looking most forward to?
The most meaningful roles I’ve had so far in my career have been working on programs and projects related to aging. I learned about GIA through a meeting of the Southern California Grantmakers’ Foundation Aging Network where Lindsay presented and I was thrilled when I saw the opening for the Program Associate position.
I’m excited to get to know all of the members and learn more about the amazing work they are doing.
We’re all aging personally, but how did you get involved in aging professionally?
My first experience working in aging was as a Constituent Services Representative in a local office for a Congresswoman. I assisted constituents with cases regarding Social Security. After that position, I spent time working at a senior living community and then I managed a technology education program for older adults at a non-profit organization.
Can you share with us what you enjoy doing when you’re not working?
I enjoy painting, writing, traveling, and finding new places to drink coffee!
What are you currently reading or binge-watching?
I’m watching High Potential on Hulu.