Génesis Sánchez

Génesis Sánchez is a Senior Grants Specialist with our pro bono capacity-building technical assistance program, with a focus on EPA’s Community Change Grants. Génesis concentrates on creating new and deeper connections between disadvantaged communities across the country, EPA alumni with decades of expertise, and other allies to provide assistance to community identified projects in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

With a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the Central University of Venezuela, and a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Social Development from Beijing Normal University, Génesis blends her academic background with community-centered work. Her upbringing in a low-income neighborhood in Venezuela has fueled her dedication and commitment to work on initiatives that provide life-changing opportunities for historically underserved communities. With nearly a decade of experience in non-profits, private sector, and international development organizations, Génesis has expertise in a variety of spaces including philanthropy, social development, environmental justice, diversity and equity, and community outreach. In her most recent position, as Climate Justice Grants Manager at the Climate Reality Project, Génesis spearheaded the creation of a grants program that provided funding, capacity-building, and comms opportunities to dozens of frontline-led organizations and grassroots groups addressing environmental injustices in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. 

Génesis currently lives in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She enjoys going on beach walks with her dog, going to Latin music concerts, and dancing salsa.