People in Fundraising, Season 2, Ep. 28: Zena Lum, DEI and Social Justice Advocate

Recorded in fall 2023: Zena Lum joins “People in Fundraising” as a strong recommendation from season one guest Jessica McNeill. They and many others in the Boston nonprofit world endeavor to create a more equitable work environment and build a network of people of color in philanthropy.

The bulk of our conversation focuses on social justice, DEI, and volunteer work. Her interview shows the lived wisdom of doors closing and new doors opening, and of Zena’s resiliency and passion for nonprofit work. Her volunteer work has been both formative and informative, including with Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC).