Sara Lomelin

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 the founding CEO of Philanthropy Together, Sara is spearheading a movement to grow people-powered philanthropy, with the goal of resourcing grassroots nonprofits, shifting power dynamics, and promoting widespread giving.

In recognition of her impact, Sara was named to the Forbes 50 Over 50: Impact List in 2023, the NonProfit Times Power & Influence Top 50 in 2024, and is a recipient of the WOC Award for Excellence.

Before launching Philanthropy Together, Sara was at Opportunity Fund, and the Latino Community Foundation, where she created the Latino Giving Circle Network®—the largest network of Latinx philanthropists in the United States.

Sara currently serves on the National Council of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, the Board of Directors of GivingTuesday, Instituto Xilonen, and Battery Powered, as well as the Advisory Board of OpenWater Group, Somos el Poder and FICSAC at Universidad Iberoamericana.