With over 25 years of experience in the government, civil, and philanthropic sectors, Yvonne L. Moore brings a wealth of knowledge to the creation of philanthropic goals for her clients. As Founder and Managing Director of Moore Philanthropy, a Black-owned and women-led advisory firm and public charity, she provides thoughtful, strategic, and tailored philanthropic services to individuals, families, and organizations to help changemakers solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.

With expertise in family dynamics, participatory and equitable grantmaking, international giving, and administration of private foundations and funds, Yvonne works with clients to help advance their philanthropy through traditional grantmaking or more complex social investments.

Prior to launching Moore Philanthropy, Yvonne was the Chief of Staff to filmmaker and philanthropist Abigail E. Disney where she oversaw the family’s network of media, philanthropic, and advocacy organizations. Before joining the philanthropic sector in 1999, Yvonne spent 10 years working in child protection and advocacy.

Yvonne holds a BA from Texas Tech University and an MS in Nonprofit Management from the New School. She completed her post-graduate studies in democracy and civil society at the University of Cape Town and nationalism, post-conflict violence, and gender at the University of Lower Silesia in Poland.