Margot Cordova
About Margot Cordova
Margot Cordova serves as the Grants/Resource Development Manager at Native American Connections, where she has worked since 2017. With a background in strategic planning and community relations, she has held various leadership roles in non-profit organizations in Arizona.
Work at Native American Connections (NAC)
Margot Cordova currently serves as the Grants/Resource Development Manager at Native American Connections, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she focuses on securing funding and resources to support the organization's mission. Previously, she worked as the Development Director at NAC from 2003 to 2011, during which time she contributed to significant growth and innovation within the organization. Her extensive experience at NAC highlights her commitment to community development and resource management.
Education and Expertise
Margot Cordova holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University and a Master of Public Affairs in Urban & Regional Planning from Princeton University. Additionally, she studied at Arizona State University. Her educational background equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective resource development and strategic planning in the non-profit sector.
Background
Margot Cordova has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She served as the Community Planning Director at Valley of the Sun United Way from 2000 to 2003. Following her tenure at NAC, she worked at Friendly House, Inc. as Grants/Resource Development and Management from 2011 to 2017. Her experiences include strategic planning, community relations, and events coordination, particularly in Arizona and the Southwest.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Margot Cordova has contributed to community-based programs and initiatives across the non-profit, philanthropic, public, and private sectors. Her work has focused on enhancing community relations and securing resources to support various initiatives. Additionally, her involvement with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps at the St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center in Baltimore, Maryland, reflects her commitment to community service.