Richmond, VA – Today the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy announced Marco A. Grimaldo as their new CEO and President. Grimaldo most recently served as a Regional Organizer for Bread for the World and previously served as the Director of the Bread for the World Institute and as the National Organizer for the Alliance to End Hunger.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Virginia Interfaith Center,” Grimaldo said. “The Center and its members have a reputation for being tenacious advocates for those on the margins of their communities. I look forward to working with advocates throughout the state to make Virginia a more just and compassionate Commonwealth.”
Grimaldo has more than 20 years of experience in politics and non-profit advocacy, including work on national campaigns related to international development assistance, HIV/AIDS and debt relief, and a range of domestic hunger and poverty concerns. His educational background includes an undergraduate degree in political science from Southwest Texas State University and a graduate degree in public policy from Georgetown University.
“Marco’s vast experience in politics and advocacy will continue to strengthen the work of the Virginia Interfaith Center as we move into our 30th year of service,” said Jim Burke, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy is Virginia’s oldest faith-based advocacy group and works to unite faith communities to reduce poverty rates in Virginia by advocating for proven and effective public policies.