Marisa Magallanez is the President & CEO of the Albuquerque Community Foundation and New Mexico Community Trust. A mission-driven philanthropic leader with more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit management, community foundation leadership, and donor stewardship, Marisa is dedicated to strengthening community partnerships, expanding impact, and advancing equity and civic engagement across New Mexico. 

During her tenure with the Foundation, Marisa has guided the organization through a period of strategic growth by developing innovative government and philanthropic partnerships, overseeing the development of its first strategic plan, and helping refresh its mission, vision, and values to reflect a modern, community-centered approach to philanthropy. 

A native of Southern New Mexico, Marisa brings deep roots, humility, and vision to her work. She believes in the power of philanthropy to bring people together and create lasting change. Marisa holds an MBA with a focus in Policy and Planning from the University of New Mexico. Outside of work, she enjoys horseback riding, hot yoga, and spending time with her dog. 

• Red or green?  The question all New Mexicans must one day face….Red!
• Mountain or River? Mountains with a river!
• Comedy Club or Dance Club? Dance club.
• Hometown: Mesquite, NM
• High School Mascot: Panthers
• If you could have lunch with anyone alive or dead, who would it be? Bette Midler
• If you didn’t work for the Foundation, where would you work?   Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre or a ranch in northern New Mexico.
• Name three songs you would include on your soundtrack of life:  Into the Mystic by Van Morrison, Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing by Stevie Wonder, and Mr. Jones by Counting Crows.
• What’s your favorite time of the year in New Mexico? Summer melting into Fall.
• What is a skill you’d like to learn? How to train horses.
• If you could witness any event of the past, present or future, what would it be? Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro’s last ride at the London International Horse Show.