Lisa Dinh
Program Associate, Climate Solutions & Equity in Education
(she/her)

Born in Vietnam and working for her family’s small businesses all her life, Lisa understands the importance of community, wearing multiple hats, and innovation. Her journey inspired her to study the sciences and commit to a career rooted in social impact.

“As an immigrant woman from a low socioeconomic background, I’ve seen firsthand how access to resources like education can change a life. I’m excited to learn and do my best to support our grantees and the Skyline team,” says Lisa. As the Program Associate supporting both the Climate Solutions and Equity in Education program areas, Lisa’s focus is to communicate openly and clearly with grantees, facilitate trust-based philanthropic grantmaking, and conduct due diligence to ensure Skyline’s resources are stewarded to serve the global community well.

Lisa earned a Bachelor of Arts in Evolutionary Biology of the Human Species from Columbia University. Her diverse career includes supporting donors at Silicon Valley Community Foundation, as well as producing public educational STEM programming at the Zuckerman Institute-Columbia University. Lisa is the DEI chair of Co-Op Cal Sailing Club and a member of LIME, a resource group for students and individuals with disabilities.

As the youngest in a family of eight, you can find Lisa surrounded by loved ones, enjoying the arts, books, and working out. She lives in the beautiful Bay Area with her partner.