Mia joined CEJA in February 2024. As CEJA’s Development Manager, she supports the organization’s individual giving efforts. This includes managing fundraising appeals, developing donor communications, and collaborating with the Development team to sustain and grow CEJA’s funding opportunities.
Mia is originally from Los Angeles and moved to Washington, D.C. to study Government, Sociology, and Justice and Peace Studies at Georgetown University. Prior to joining CEJA, Mia spent four years on Venice Community Housing’s (VCH) Development & Communications team. At VCH, she worked on fundraising events and campaigns, wrote grant proposals and reports, and oversaw community engagement and advocacy efforts with the organization’s supporters and tenant council.
Outside of work, Mia enjoys cooking, traveling, roller skating, and exploring Los Angeles through restaurants, coffee shops, and community events.