Program Overview
The Philanthropy Fellows program offers emerging young professionals an introduction to the philanthropic sector. Since 2008, with the generous support from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, CSSL has empowered exceptional individuals from around the world to offer fresh insights to the philanthropic landscape. Through providing ongoing professional development and hands-on experience as Program Research Analysts, fellows become integral members of grantmaking teams, conducting analyses on various policies, projects, programs, and issues relevant to their sphere of impact. The Philanthropy Fellows have significantly contributed to the foundation by leveraging their analytical skills, critical thinking, and diverse expertise
Participating fellows have:
- Gained practical insights into the workings of the philanthropic sector.
- Benefited from comprehensive training and mentorship, empowering them to grow as emerging leaders in philanthropy.
- Explored various career paths within philanthropy and adjacent fields.
The Experience
“Working with a diverse group of leaders, both grantees and Foundation staff, has strengthened my understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by nonprofits and the unique role philanthropy plays in the nonprofit sector. I have appreciated the opportunity to use the strategic, financial and analytical tools I strengthened while at Haas to have a significant impact on our local communities. The opportunity to engage with experts in philanthropy, organizational effectiveness and evaluation at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation has been invaluable as I consider the next steps in my career in the nonprofit sector.”
Jessica Mancini Local Grantmaking Philanthropy Fellowship Alum, 2010-2012
Current Fellows
Aida Zozaya Brown
Civil Society Leadership, 2023-2025
Ananya Vajpeyi
GLOBAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, 2023-2025
Ananya supports the Global Reproductive Health team at Packard Foundation, primarily supporting the South Asia portfolio. Ananya’s interests lie at the intersection of climate and health policy and she has prior experience on issues such as reproductive health, adolescent health and youth engagement, gender equity and climate adaptation. Prior to joining the Foundation, Ananya worked with organizations such as MSI Reproductive Choices and YP Foundation in India, supporting research, advocacy and program management to advance the health and rights of women and girls in India. She also brings consulting experience in USA around other issues such as climate adaptation and resilience, and behavioral health. Ananya received her Master’s in Public Policy from the Goldman School of Public Policy at University of California, Berkeley.
Mia Bladin
FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, 2023-2024
Mia supports the Families and Communities team at the Packard Foundation. As an applied researcher, Mia believes in advancing health equity by bridging the gaps between research, policy solutions and community engagement. Prior to Packard, Mia worked in public health research and consulting at JSI, focused on cross-sector efforts to advance health equity in California. She also worked as a Policy and Research Associate at the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence, leading qualitative research with survivors to inform policy recommendations. Mia holds a Master’s in Public Health in Health and Social Behavior from UC Berkeley and received her BA from Harvard College in Psychology and Global Health.
Cam Humphrey
CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE, CLIMATE AND LAND, 2021-2023
Cam Humphrey is part of the Conservation and Science Program at the Packard Foundation. He primarily works across the Climate and Land team’s three strategies the ALC (Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Conservation), Bioenergy, and Palm Oil strategies.
Prior to joining the Foundation, Cam was an Environmental Grantmakers Fellow at Race Forward conducting analysis on the impacts of racial inequality in various public policies related to climate and environmental justice policy. His interests include connecting philanthropy to issues involving social justice and the environment, analyzing the intersections of environmental law and policy, civil rights, and land use as it pertains to the U.S. rural South.
Cam received his Master of Environmental Management from the Yale School of the Environment in 2021 and his B.S. in Agricultural Business & Economics from Auburn University in 2019.
Uwahorasenga Marie de Dieu
GLOBAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, 2023-2025
Uwahorasenga’s background is in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, with extensive community-based experience working with youth and families, particularly at the intersection of reproductive health and nutrition. She recently earned her Master’s in Public Policy from UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy, specializing in health, food, and nutrition policies. Committed to enhancing community well-being, her mission is to make a positive impact on people’s lives through equitable policies focusing on gender equality, reproductive health, and nutrition, especially in low-income communities. Throughout her career, she worked with organizations such as Solidaridad North America, the Essentials for Essential Workers Initiative (a California farmers organization), the National Child Development Agency (in Rwanda), Rwanda Girls Initiative, Global Give Back Circle, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Rwanda Office, and the Peace Corps. Uwahorasenga hails from Rwanda.
