Rebecca Wollensack is a legal expert specializing in philanthropy, currently serving as Senior Legal Director at Hillspire. Her career includes roles as Associate General Counsel at The Ford Foundation and as an associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore. She holds a J.D. from Howard University School of Law, underpinning her extensive expertise.
Her personal commitments are focused on youth empowerment and education. Rebecca has served on the board of Juma, an organization dedicated to youth employment and financial capability. She also demonstrates a deep commitment to educational access and equity through her direct involvement with charter schools.
She has served as the President and a Trustee for the Pharos Academy Charter School in the Bronx.
Rebecca Wollensack
Senior Legal Director at Hillspire
United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Youth Empowerment
Demonstrated through her board advisory role at Juma, an organization focused on breaking the cycle of poverty for youth through employment and education.
Education Equity
Served as the President and a Trustee of the Pharos Academy Charter School, indicating a direct involvement in providing educational opportunities in underserved communities.
Philanthropic Governance
Her legal roles at Hillspire and The Ford Foundation, combined with her board presidency, highlight expertise in the legal and operational stewardship of foundations.
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Work History
2-2022
Senior Legal Director at Hillspire
5-2011 - 2-2022
Associate General Counsel at The Ford Foundation
10-2005 - 4-2011
Associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Education
2002 - 2005
J.D. from Howard University School of Law
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Location : United States
Job Level : Senior
Designation : Senior Legal Director at Hillspire
