Edwin Torres (all pronouns) is a social change servant leader in the nonprofit, philanthropic and public sectors who has secured proven results increasing resources for underestimated communities. Torres currently serves as president and CEO of Grantmakers in the Arts. Torres prior served as Deputy Commissioner of Cultural Affairs for New York City, where they played a leadership role in the city’s long-term sustainability plan, the city's first cultural plan and a study of and support of the diversity of the city’s cultural organizations. Torres is featured in The Routledge Handbook of Urban Cultural Planning, discussing their work for the City of New York. Prior to joining the New York City government, Torres was a program officer with The Rockefeller Foundation, supporting arts and culture, employment access, and resilience. Torres has also served at The Ford Foundation, The New School and Bronx Council on the Arts. Torres serves on the board of directors of United Philanthropy Forum, as well as serving on its Public Policy Committee. Torres holds a Master of Arts in Art History from Hunter College and a Master of Science in Management from The New School.