Luisa Montes Communications Officer Contact me Luisa joined the Irvine Foundation as a Communications Officer in December 2021. Previously, Luisa worked on narrative change and community organizing efforts with Tipping Point Community’s Chronic Homelessness Initiative, a public-private partnership to reduce chronic homelessness in San Francisco and prevent poverty in the Bay Area. Prior to that, Luisa worked at the YMCA of San Diego County, focusing on storytelling, resource development, and grant writing for social service programs for underserved families. In that role, she developed strategies to highlight the impact of YMCA programs among funders, policymakers, and community partners. Raised in the Bay Area, Luisa has a bachelor’s degree in Communication and International Relations from the University of Southern California and a Master in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge.
The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approves $186.5 million to expand its Fair Work initiative over the next seven years Blog March 27, 2023 The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approves $186.5 million to expand its Fair Work initiative over the next seven years
Press Release March 27, 2023 The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approves $186.5 million to expand its Fair Work initiative over the next seven years
The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approves $14.6 Million in grants Blog December 19, 2022 The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approves $14.6 Million in grants
Press Release December 19, 2022 The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approves $14.6 Million in grants
The James Irvine Foundation announces $22.8 Million in grants Blog September 26, 2022 The James Irvine Foundation announces $22.8 Million in grants
Celebrating Labor Day with Irvine grantee partners Blog September 2, 2022 Celebrating Labor Day with Irvine grantee partners
The James Irvine Foundation approves $36.5 Million in grants on June 14, 2022 Blog June 20, 2022 The James Irvine Foundation approves $36.5 Million in grants on June 14, 2022
Press Release June 20, 2022 The James Irvine Foundation approves $36.5 Million in grants on June 14, 2022