As a strategic advisor and interim executive, Genia helps social justice organizations increase their sustainability, efficiency, and impact during cultural, leadership, or operational transitions.

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She served as Interim Executive Vice President of Capacity Building for the National Immigration Law Center, an organization dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of low-income immigrants; Interim Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations for Race Forward, the nation’s largest multiracial racial justice organization; Chief Operating and Financial Officer at the Vera Institute of Justice, an organization working to reform our justice system; and Chief Operating Officer at Legal Services NYC, the largest civil legal services provider in the country.

 

She has also provided strategic consulting support for organizations during their start-up phase like Women Building Up, an operating foundation mobilizing resources to increase the impact of grassroots efforts that build the economic power and mental and physical well-being of women, girls and gender-expansive people directly impacted by carceral systems; and Anthos Home, an organization working to streamline the New York City housing voucher process.  

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A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Genia holds a BA in public relations/business administration from Howard University; a Master of Public Administration/Nonprofit Management from the George Washington University; two master certificates in contracts administration from Villanova University; and a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute. Genia has also studied Interior Design at Pratt Institute.

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Genia also sits on the board of the American Vicarious and volunteers with the NAACP.