Marisa Magallanez

As a native New Mexican, Marisa has been working in the nonprofit sector for nearly two decades, establishing her career at the National Institute of Flamenco and starting at the Albuquerque Community Foundation in 2019. In January 2026, Marisa will become President and CEO of Albuquerque Community Foundation. During her time at the Foundation, Marisa has broken barriers as the first woman of color in executive leadership at the organization. She led and managed the largest federal government contract the Foundation has seen in 42 years, led the development of their first strategic plan in 15 years, along with the update of their mission, vision and values, and increased Foundation work in diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Marisa holds an MBA with a focus in Policy and Planning from the University of New Mexico. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding, hot yoga, and spending time with her dog.