Aviva is the Grants and Programs Director at Washington Women’s Foundation. In this role Aviva enjoys the opportunity to lead our collective grantmaking and educational work, always looking for ways to deepen our commitment to equity and trust-based philanthropic practices.

Born in Portland, Oregon, Aviva joined the staff in 2017 after moving to Seattle from New York City. In NYC, Aviva worked at the Natan Fund, where she helped build and manage Amplifier, a global network of giving circles. Aviva earned a B.A. from Barnard College.

Locally, she serves on the Executive Council of Rainier Beach Action Coalition, is a graduate of Leadership Tomorrow, and was on the steering committee for the Seattle chapter of Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP). Aviva loves giggling with her kids, listening to records with her spouse, and sharing good food with friends and family.