Janet Camarena

Janet serves as director of partnerships for Candid where she plays a critical role in leading and nurturing collaborations to transform the sector through improved data flows that drive greater efficiency, effectiveness, and equity. In this role, Janet works to lead campaigns and coalitions aimed at shaping norms and practices related to the most pressing issues in our sector, such as transparency, equity, and impact.

Prior to this role, Janet led the integration and oversight of Candid’s various learning platforms, including curriculum design and the development of learning tools and content on Candid Learning, Candid Learning for Funders, and GlassPockets. She previously served as the director of transparency initiatives for Foundation Center, working to champion greater foundation transparency and openness in the field of philanthropy and provided leadership for Glasspockets.org, which she helped to found and build in 2010.

Previously, Janet also served as director of Foundation Center’s regional office in San Francisco for 15 years. She led a team of professionals in delivering extensive outreach and capacity building services throughout the Western United States, planning and overseeing training for social sector audiences, carrying out donor development and cultivation, and producing live and online programming such as the popular Meet the Grantmakers and Philanthropy Chat podcast series.

Janet was among 48 nonprofit leaders selected for the American Express Nonprofit Leadership Academy. She completed her undergraduate work at Mills College and received a master’s degree in library and information science from San Jose State University. She has served on the boards of PEAK Grantmaking and Community Initiatives, a fiscal sponsorship provider, and StarStruck Performing Arts.