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. Miranda 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, Miranda held key leadership positions in organizations focused on community development. For over five years Miranda worked at the New York City Economic Development Corporation where he last served as vice president of government and community relations. In that capacity he fostered relationships in neighborhoods throughout the city, and collaborated with city and state agencies, elected officials, local leaders, and civic organizations to push forward equitable development. Before joining the NYCEDC, he was the assistant director of community programs and partnerships at Columbia University, where he implemented programs outlined in its community benefits agreement as part of its 17-acre campus expansion into West Harlem.
Miranda was born in the Dominican Republic and grew up in the predominantly Hispanic section of Washington Heights. He graduated from Le Moyne College with a bachelor’s degree in business marketing and management, and from Columbia University’s School of International & Public Affairs with an master’s degree in public administration.
Words of Wisdom: We can redefine success. We don’t have to choose between impact and success. Choose to measure success by the lives we positively impact and the progress we’ve made collectively, rather than personally.
