Radhy Miranda is dedicated to bridging relations between large institutions and underserved communities. He works to support equitable economic mobility by creating mutually beneficial cross-sector partnerships and engaging stakeholders to drive positive change. Radhy is currently a Program Officer in the U.S. Equity and Economic Opportunity team at The Rockefeller Foundation. In this role, he spearheads initiatives and collaborations that address systemic barriers and promote inclusive growth.
Prior to his work at The Rockefeller Foundation, Radhy held key leadership positions in organizations focused on community development. For over five years, Radhy worked at the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) where last served as Vice President of Government and Community Relations. In that capacity, he fostered relationships in neighborhoods throughout the City, collaborated between City/State agencies, elected officials, local leaders, and civic organizations to push forward equitable development that is mindful of the existing neighborhood dynamics and needs. Before joining the NYCEDC, he was the Assistant Director of Community Programs & Partnerships at Columbia University, where he implemented programs outlined in their Community Benefits Agreement as part of their 17-acre campus expansion into West Harlem.
Radhy was born in the Dominican Republic and grew up in the predominantly Hispanic section of Washington Heights, NYC. He graduated from Le Moyne College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing & Management, and from Columbia University’s School of International & Public Affairs with an Master of Public Administration (MPA). Among other awards, he was most recently recognized by El Diario with the “El Award” in 2023 and the 2023 Negocios Now “Latinos 40 Under 40”.
Aside from his career, he is building a network of successful professionals of color, through his show Career Cheat Code. With a passion for serving underprivileged communities and his proven track record in community relations, equitable grantmaking and program management, Radhy Miranda continues to dedicate his career to promoting equity, economic opportunity, and positive social change.