About Etana
Etana Solomon is a social impact strategist that is dedicated to creating more equitable and sustainable social change. She leads her own firm focused on developing impact ecosystems that leverage donor networks, private and public sector assets, and grant funding to help mission-driven organizations thrive.
Before starting her own firm, Etana spent most of her career at Mastercard. She held multiple positions at the company which included supporting Mastercard’s philanthropic arm – the Center for Inclusive Growth (CFIG). While at CFIG, Etana managed the Business Unit Charitable Support program that deployed millions of dollars in donations to organizations across the world. She also supported the North America Social Impact team through project management, grant support and metric tracking for key initiatives related to small business, racial equity and government engagement.
Most recently, Etana supported the launch of Tech School. monday.com’s flagship philanthropic initiative to support AI and 3D printing education in NYC public schools. She grew the program to over 600 students across 4 boroughs in less than 9 months by fostering public and social sector support. Etana has supported fundraising and partnership development efforts for small and local organizations. Since opening the firm in 2023, Etana has secured multi-year and six-figure donations for mission-driven entities.
Etana is a longtime resident of New Haven, CT where she spent her early years before heading to Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business. While at Georgetown, Etana received a B.S. in International Business and Marketing. She enjoys traveling around the world where she appreciates different cultures through music, food, and conversation. She is passionate about conscious tourism, the outdoors and the arts.