Sonia Moldovan

About Sonia Moldovan

I am a results-driven and compassionate leader with extensive experience in leading Strategy, Evaluation, and Program teams. I excel in providing visionary leadership, motivating and inspiring teams, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. My focus is on building strong, cohesive teams and driving impactful change through strategic planning and evidence-based decision-making.

Experience

1. Vice President, Strategy and Programs

   Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

   Jan 2024 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Lead the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s Program Department, driving sustainable change through partnerships in 10 countries and across five U.S. regions, including Los Angeles County. Oversee a $350 million annual grant portfolio and guide a dedicated team committed to expanding opportunities, scaling proven solutions, and maximizing impact. Our work focuses on critical areas, including providing access to safe water, supporting Catholic Sisters and their ministries, and ensuring young children and youth are thriving.

Education

• University of Washington

  Bachelor of Arts

• The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs

  Master of Arts

Skills

• Capacity Development
• Africa
• Humanitarian Assistance
• Spss
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Policy Analysis
• Rural Development
• Program Management
• Public Policy
• Grant Writing
• Fundraising
• Stabilization
• Human Rights
• Non-Governmental Organizations (Ngos)
• Humanitarian
• European Union
• Project Management
• Government
• Proposal Writing
• Managerial Finance
• Program Evaluation
• Economic Development
• Civil Society
• Food Security
• Public-Private Partnerships
• International Relations
• Grants
• Policy
• Economics
• Project Planning
• Ngos
• Sustainable Development
• International Development
• Technical Assistance
• Capacity Building
• Resilience
• Conflict
• Governance
• International Project Management
• Public/Private Partnerships