In the episode, we are joined by Regine Webster. Regine is a philanthropic consultant, guiding foundations to create sustainable and equitable impact. She was the founding executive director and vice president of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, an organization aimed at transforming disaster-related giving worldwide. A trusted voice in the sector, Regine has worked to develop the field of disaster philanthropy over the past twenty years.
Regine is one of only a handful of people nationwide who have managed a dedicated disaster portfolio for a foundation; including the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, she has worked with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, and Arabella Advisors.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What disaster philanthropy means and the intersectional nature of disasters
- How philanthropy can provide support for disaster-related challenges
- The role technology plays in identifying need and targeting response surrounding disasters
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