Stephanie Lamarca

About Stephanie Lamarca

With 20 years of experience at the intersection of education, philanthropy, and social impact, I’ve had the privilege of helping mission-driven organizations grow, adapt, and thrive.My background includes securing 6- and 7-figure investments, cultivating strong relationships with institutional funders, and shaping strategic plans that turn vision into action. I’ve also spent much of my career supporting teams and cultivating talent.I’m a first-generation college graduate with a master’s in Higher Education and Nonprofit Management from UT Austin and an alum of Teach For America in the Rio Grande Valley.At the core of my work is a commitment to educational equity and expanding opportunity. I’m always open to connecting around meaningful work in the social sector. Feel free to reach out here or via s••••••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Vice President of Development

   National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

   Dec 2025 — Present

Education

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics & Anthropology

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Master of Education (M.Ed.), Higher Education Administration & Non-Profit Management

Skills

• Higher Education
• Student-Centered Learning
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Collaborative Leadership
• Teaching
• Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
• Marketing Communications
• Event Management
• Managing Project Budgets
• Non-Profit Administration
• Project Management
• Research
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Fundraising
• Program Development
• Staff Development
• Public Speaking
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Microsoft Office
• Community Outreach
• Higher Education Administration
• Data Driven Instruction
• Nonprofits
• Grant Writing
• Student Development