B de Gersigny
Pronouns: they/them
VP External Relations,
Global Greengrants Fund
B is a seasoned global philanthropy professional, and queer and trans organizer from South Africa with over two decades of experience in working with movements for social change. They are the VP of External Relations at Global Greengrants Fund's leading the organizations advocacy, fundraising and communications initiatives and partnerships to advance environmental justice. Their role includes leadership on the CLIMA Fund; developing strategies to influence large climate funders. B's expertise extends to leading strategies for increasing financial investment in climate and gender justice, developing philanthropic fieldbuilding, narrative strategy, and media engagement. Prior to Global Greengrants, B spent seven years as the Director of Communications at Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, where they led the team to unprecedented growth across all communication platforms. As a core member of the executive leadership team, they were responsible for higher-level organizational strategic leadership; establishing long-term organizational goals and priorities, developing key performance metrics and tracking methodologies, and leading people and teams. With a Masters degree from Bard College and a B.A. from the University of Cape Town, B brings a unique blend of academic knowledge and practical experience to their work. Their approach is rooted in a queer, feminist lens, aiming to create a world where the rights of people and the planet are not just protected, but become the blueprint for collective vitality.