Tomas Alvarez III is an award-winning social entrepreneur and transformative leader with a bold vision for reimagining philanthropy and advancing racial justice. For over two decades, he has worked alongside communities to drive systems change, dismantle barriers to funding, mobilize resources for innovation, and amplify the voices of BIPOC change leaders.

His work has been recognized by The New York Times, NPR, CNN, Forbes, and Stanford Social Innovation Review. He has been honored as an Ashoka Fellow, NBC Latino Top 20 Innovator, and CNN Hero. With expertise in narrative change, strategic convening, and designing large-scale initiatives, Tomas has successfully guided organizations through transformational growth, brand evolution, and new models of shared leadership—ensuring sustainability and deeper community engagement.

Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Social Change and Innovation at the University of Southern California, Tomas is committed to reshaping philanthropy to be more inclusive, responsive, and equity-centered. His mission is to ensure that proximate leaders have the resources, trust, and infrastructure to drive solutions that address root causes and create lasting systemic change.