Paloma Thoen

Paloma Thoen currently serves as the Individual Giving Coordinator at the Chinese-American Planning Council, where strategies have been developed to enhance donor retention and engagement. Previous roles include Development & Communications Officer at the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, where significant contributions to agency branding and digital content were made, and Development & Volunteer Management at NYIC Vista, which involved doubling volunteer engagement through effective recruitment strategies. Additional experience encompasses a RISE Fellowship at the Institute for Nonprofit Practice, an Assistant Preschool Teacher position at Montessori School of New York International, and a Digital Media role at Queens College, focusing on tech solutions for the Creative Writing MFA program. Paloma's early career included positions as an Editorial Assistant at uInterview, Inc. and a Shift Supervisor at Jacob Burns Film Center, along with an internship at Atlas Media Corp. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Strategic Communication from Baruch College (expected 2026) and a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing from Binghamton University.