About Victoria
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Bio
Victoria Fortune is an alumna of Howard University residing in Brooklyn, NY. Her love for community and impact has led her to various opportunities in the philanthropic space. Victoria is deeply passionate about eliminating barriers that keep people from thriving. She is proud to be able to do this work in her role leading sponsorships and external engagement at Pivotal, an organization focused on advancing social progress for women and young people founded by Melinda French Gates.
In addition to her role at Pivotal, Victoria is the host of Sunshine & Rain; a Shorty Award winning podcast centered around conversations about grief, healing, resilience, and the stories that shape who we become.
Before transitioning to her role at Pivotal, Victoria was the Director of Cultural Engagement and Executive Producer at Global Citizen where she worked with key stakeholders to develop campaigns and strategies that impact communities domestically and internationally that were often overlooked.
Through her experiences at Global Citizen, Victoria has nurtured and managed high-level relationships across sectors such as; entertainment, non-profit, Fortune 500 corporations, and government. One notable project Victoria led while at Global Citizen was co-executive producing an album entitled Stand Up with Grammy Award winning, Oscar nominated singer, producer, and composer, Raphael Saadiq.
In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, golfing, discovering new music, and spreading awareness around how therapy and running can help cope with grief. As a five time marathoner, Victoria is very passionate about movement and wellness. She believes mental and physical health are interconnected and hopes to help women, children, and underserved communities prioritize their wellbeing.
I'm passionate about
wellness, healing, and running marathons 🏃🏾♀️
An idea worth spreading
Imagine a world where everyone took the time and space needed to heal through their grief.
Areas of expertise
music, philanthropy, podcast, running
Things you might not know
Golfing, running, listening, and creating great playlists