Marisa Quiroz, President and CEO of the International Community Foundation, leads one of the few philanthropic organizations dedicated to supporting communities on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. In this episode of Border Masters, Marisa shares how ICF mobilizes resources across countries and cultures to address urgent needs — from environmental justice to education to healthy towns and cities — while centering the voices of those most impacted.

We unpack the complexities of cross-border giving: What does it mean to fund change in communities you may not physically live in? How do you build trust across borders, languages, and systems? And how can philanthropy shift from charity to solidarity? Marisa brings both passion and clarity to a conversation about reimagining philanthropy as a force for binational equity and transformation.

Algunos episodios serán en español y otros en inglés, conectando perspectivas únicas de la frontera.)

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Here are some notable moments from the interview:

00:52 - Introducing Marisa Quiroz and ICF

05:25 - Marisa’s Family Roots and Philanthropy Journey

08:28 - How and Why ICF Was Born

10:26 - Marisa as a Philanthropic Matchmaker

12:42 - Shifting Philanthropic Focus Areas

15:40 - Tijuana Food Relief Success Story

18:08 - Anyone Can Be a Philanthropist

21:15 - How to Start a Giving Circle

30:23 - The Future of Cross-Border Philanthropy

44:40 - What Being a Border Master Means to Marisa

Marisa Quiroz, President and CEO of the International Community Foundation, leads one of the few philanthropic organizations dedicated to supporting communities on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. In this episode of Border Masters, Marisa shares how ICF mobilizes resources across countries and cultures to address urgent needs &mdash; from environmental justice to education to healthy towns and cities &mdash; while centering the voices of those most impacted.
We unpack the complexities of cross-border giving: What does it mean to fund change in communities you may not physically live in? How do you build trust across borders, languages, and systems? And how can philanthropy shift from charity to solidarity? Marisa brings both passion and clarity to a conversation about reimagining philanthropy as a force for binational equity and transformation.
Algunos episodios ser&aacute;n en espa&ntilde;ol y otros en ingl&eacute;s, conectando perspectivas &uacute;nicas de la frontera.)
Don&rsquo;t miss more episodes by visiting <a href="olasmedia.com">olasmedia.com</a> or your favorite audio platform.
🎧 Subscribe, like, and comment! And remember, you can reach us at <a>info@bordermasterspodcast.com</a>. We&rsquo;d love to hear from you!
Here are our social media handles:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bordermasters_/">bordermasters_</a>&nbsp;
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Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/border.master.podcast">Border Masters</a>
Here are some notable moments from the interview:
00:52 - Introducing Marisa Quiroz and ICF
05:25 - Marisa&rsquo;s Family Roots and Philanthropy Journey
08:28 - How and Why ICF Was Born
10:26 - Marisa as a Philanthropic Matchmaker
12:42 - Shifting Philanthropic Focus Areas
15:40 - Tijuana Food Relief Success Story
18:08 - Anyone Can Be a Philanthropist
21:15 - How to Start a Giving Circle
30:23 - The Future of Cross-Border Philanthropy
44:40 - What Being a Border Master Means to Marisa

Welcome to the bilingual podcast where the U.S.-Mexico border takes center stage—a place where two nations meet and lives intersect, enriching a vibrant binational region. We invite leaders, experts, and visionaries—our 'Border Masters'—who view the border as more than just a boundary but as an opportunity to achieve their personal and professional goals. Through engaging conversations, we celebrate those who have impressive achievements and those striving to make a lasting impact. Ready to share your journey? Let’s connect at the border.

Welcome to the bilingual podcast where the U.S.-Mexico border takes center stage&mdash;a place where two nations meet and lives intersect, enriching a vibrant binational region. We invite leaders, experts, and visionaries&mdash;our 'Border Masters'&mdash;who view the border as more than just a boundary but as an opportunity to achieve their personal and professional goals. Through engaging conversations, we celebrate those who have impressive achievements and those striving to make a lasting impact. Ready to share your journey? Let&rsquo;s connect at the border.

Border Masters

Welcome to the podcast where the U.S.-Mexico border takes center stage—a place where two nations meet and lives intersect, enriching a vibrant binational region. We invite leaders, experts, and visionaries—our “Border Masters”—who view the border as more than just a boundary but as an opportunity to achieve their personal and professional goals. Through engaging conversations, we celebrate those who have impressive achievements and those striving to make a lasting impact. Ready to share your journey? Let’s connect at the border.

Welcome to the podcast where the U.S.-Mexico border takes center stage&mdash;a place where two nations meet and lives intersect, enriching a vibrant binational region. We invite leaders, experts, and visionaries&mdash;our &ldquo;Border Masters&rdquo;&mdash;who view the border as more than just a boundary but as an opportunity to achieve their personal and professional goals. Through engaging conversations, we celebrate those who have impressive achievements and those striving to make a lasting impact. Ready to share your journey? Let&rsquo;s connect at the border.

Philanthropy Knows No Borders: The International Community Foundation with Marisa Quiroz

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