Glorimar Aragon is an associate director on the Environmental and Social Innovation team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. In her role, Aragon advises individual philanthropists and philanthropic families on opportunities where capital can make the most significant impact. She specializes in education and workforce development, as well as in developing innovative strategies to create more pathways to prosperity for all. Aragon has a wide range of research expertise, from green energy technology to economic mobility, and her current portfolio is focused on identifying opportunities to increase veteran prosperity and examining the tech workforce pipeline.

Most recently, Aragon worked on designing and operating innovation competitions in the Milken-Motsepe Prize Program. She has also led several events that bring together stakeholders across sectors to develop shared priorities and frameworks for collaboration to amplify impact. Previously, Aragon worked with first-generation college students to help them enhance their higher education experience and access research opportunities. She has also worked with nonprofits and business associations to assess their workforce needs and identify talent.

Aragon received an MA in education transformation, focused on policy and advocacy, from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in law and society with a minor in psychology from American University. She was named a Gates Millennium Scholar and currently serves as a Big Sister in her local Big Brothers Big Sisters program.