Juliana Britto Schwartz
About Juliana Britto Schwartz
Juliana Britto Schwartz serves as the Regional Director of North America at Change.org, where she manages a team of up to 24 people. She has extensive experience in digital advocacy and social impact leadership, having held various roles at Change.org and the Global Fund for Women.
Current Role at Change.org
Juliana Britto Schwartz serves as the Regional Director of North America at Change.org since 2022. In this role, she manages a team of up to 24 individuals, overseeing various campaigns and initiatives across the region. Her leadership emphasizes a low-ego and collaborative team culture, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and effective advocacy.
Previous Experience at Change.org
Juliana Britto Schwartz has held multiple positions at Change.org, contributing to the organization's mission over several years. She worked as a Campaigner from 2016 to 2017, then advanced to the role of Senior Campaigner from 2017 to 2018. Following that, she served as Associate Campaigns Director from 2018 to 2020. After her tenure as Campaigns Director from 2020 to 2022, she transitioned to her current role as Regional Director.
Experience at Global Fund for Women
Juliana Britto Schwartz has worked with the Global Fund for Women in various capacities. In 2012, she served as a Program Intern for the Americas for three months and later took on roles such as Spanish Language Social Media Intern and Freelance Portuguese Translator in 2013. Additionally, she was the Interim Digital Communications and Media Manager for six months in 2014, contributing to the organization's digital outreach efforts.
Education and Academic Background
Juliana Britto Schwartz studied at Marin Academy from 2005 to 2009. She then attended the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Latin American and Latino Studies from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background supports her expertise in social impact and advocacy.
Skills and Expertise
Juliana Britto Schwartz possesses a strong background in digital advocacy and social impact leadership. She has experience in rapid response environments, requiring quick decision-making and adaptability. Her work includes designing and implementing strategies to support organizers leading petitions on Change.org, showcasing her ability to produce tech-supported and scalable results.