Fundraising for Change: Barbara Mari Pennock’s Philanthropic Journey through Heritage and Community Development

Episode #34 | BarbaraMari Pennock

Join us as we welcome the inspiring Barbara Marie Pennock, Senior Director of Major and Principal Gifts for Food for the Poor Inc. Barbara’s unique journey through philanthropy and marketing in the Caribbean is both captivating and insightful.

 

Barbara’s transition from a vibrant life in Puerto Rico to a meaningful career in the nonprofit sector in Florida is both heartfelt and motivating.  With ongoing projects in countries like Jamaica, Haiti, Guyana, and Honduras, she invites listeners to join their mission, emphasizing the power of the Caribbean diaspora in making a tangible impact. Tune in to uncover the resilience and potential of the Caribbean and learn how you can contribute to this vital cause.

“We have very resilient people in the Caribbean region. We have a strategic positioning in the world that is unique and sometimes I think we are not taking full advantage of that.”

Barbara Mari Pennock

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