Bekah Eichelberger

As an Account Manager of Institutional Philanthropy and Partnerships (IPP), Bekah supports the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for a defined portfolio of Root Capital prospects and donors. She is responsible for generating and producing written content for funding concept notes, pitches and proposals, as well as donor reports and communication. Prior to joining Root Capital, Bekah had over eight…

Virginia Dotson

In their role as Senior Director of IT, Virginia provides exemplary leadership to the IT department, and builds relationships across the organization by developing a clear understanding of business needs, acting as a trusted advisor, and ensuring efficient and effective delivery of IT services. Before joining Root Capital, Virginia had over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit space,…

Chanelle Jaquez

Chanelle serves as an Administrative Assistant at Root Capital, playing a key role in providing clear information management and administrative support. She interacts with staff, leadership, Board members, major donors, partner and colleague organizations, and others, using her excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and discretion. Before she came to Root Capital, Chanelle worked as an Executive Assistant at Nemours for…

Erin Maxwell

As a Philanthropic Research Associate, Erin conducts in-depth research and due diligence on potential donors, including foundations, corporations, and public sector entities to determine if their goals align with Root Capital’s mission. Before coming to Root Capital, Erin had nearly three years of experience in the impact investing and non profit space. In her spare time, you can find…

Sole Villarruel Larre

In her role as Chief Human Resources Officer for Root Capital, Sole oversees strong, dedicated HR professionals based in Latin America, Africa, and the U.S., manages the employee experience, and builds organizational capacity. She is convinced that people drive an organization’s success. She endeavors to create a trustworthy environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves and do their…

Jane McGrath

In her role as Manager of Public Relations and Communications, Jane collaborates with Root Capital leadership, internal subject matter experts, and key organizational partners to develop campaigns and lead media outreach that amplifies Root Capital’s work. Prior to joining the Root Capital team, Jane had more than six years of experience in communications and public affairs consulting, serving mission-driven…

Alice Decker Burke

Alice serves as Root Capital’s General Counsel. She oversees all legal matters, including corporate governance and advice to the Board of Directors, statutory reporting and compliance, and strategic and legal advice and support to all Root Capital departments. Alice has over 20 years of legal experience in commercial finance, development finance, and creditor-side restructuring, most recently as Associate General…

Tess Fisher

In her role as Content Development Associate, Tess is responsible for developing content across the organization, engaging our followers, and building awareness of our mission and impact. Before joining the team, Tess cultivated a decade of experience exclusively in nonprofits. She was a museum manager at her local historical society, and then worked in data for a nonprofit that…