Pratima Persaud is an accomplished fundraising leader with more than 15 years of experience driving revenue growth and building strategic partnerships for mission-driven organizations. She has led successful multimillion-dollar campaigns, created innovative engagement strategies, and cultivated transformative relationships with individual donors and corporate partners alike.

Throughout her career, Pratima has held senior development roles at leading health and advocacy organizations, including Planned Parenthood, the American Heart Association, and the American Diabetes Association. Her results-driven approach has consistently exceeded fundraising goals — from doubling event revenue to launching new donor acquisition initiatives and securing major corporate support.

She recently joined the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation as Director of Philanthropy for the Southeast Region, where her work is deeply personal — her husband is a Marine, which fuels her passion for supporting the children of those who serve. Pratima lives in Florida with her husband and their three children.