Alicia Caraballo is the Director of Development at AERDF, where she leads fundraising efforts to advance the organization’s ambitious R&D programs that improve teaching and learning outcomes across the country. In this role, she works to identify and cultivate strategic funding partnerships, secure philanthropic investments, and develop the infrastructure and workflows needed to bolster AERDF’s long-term fundraising success. Alicia’s efforts support AERDF’s work in stewarding funder relationships, diversifying revenue streams, and aligning financial resources with the organization’s mission.

A seasoned fundraising professional, Alicia has over a decade of experience securing philanthropic support for social impact organizations. Prior to joining AERDF, she was the Associate Vice President of Institutional Funding at Covenant House, where she raised critical funds for programs serving youth experiencing homelessness and human trafficking across the U.S and Latin America. Her efforts secured six- and seven-figure grants from public and private funders, as well as government funding, most recently from the U.S. Department of State.

Alicia’s fundraising career has also included roles at Jumpstart for Young Children, Inc. and Selfhelp Community Services, where she worked to mobilize resources for early childhood education and senior care. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English with a specialization in Professional Writing from Barry University and a master’s degree in Fundraising and Grantmaking from New York University. Now based in Washington, DC, Alicia is passionate about leveraging philanthropy to strengthen communities and create lasting impact for vulnerable and marginalized populations.