Betsy Aleshire is the Chief Advancement Officer at Brave New Films, working to tell our story, grow our giving base, increase donor engagement and provide long-term stewardship to our supporters.  Betsy builds capacity, strengthens systems, and secures resources to promote growth and sustainability.  Previously she has fundraised for Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, UCLA, and the United Nations Population Fund.  In addition to her work in development, she holds a master’s degree in international affairs from The New School, as well as a bachelor’s degree in politics from Ithaca College.  Betsy lives in Santa Monica and enjoys hiking, being a beach bum, and reading The New Yorker.  She is very excited to be fighting for justice, but also to be in a dog-friendly work space.