Leilani Matāsaua Pimentel

Leilani Matāsaua Pimentel is the Director of Development at City Fund, where she partners with national and regional funders to advance the organization’s mission of ensuring every child has access to a world-class education. In her role, Leilani focuses on building strategic partnerships and securing investments that support transformative educational opportunities for students.

Prior to joining City Fund, Leilani served as the lead fundraiser at APIA Scholars, where she helped double the organization’s revenue, enabling its expansion beyond scholarships to include research, advocacy, and partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions. Earlier in her career, Leilani held legislative and communications roles in the office of the late Congressman Eni Faleomavaega, collaborating with educators and schools in American Sāmoa to address educational needs. She began her professional journey in AmeriCorps, teaching preschool and leading early literacy programs for families in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood.

A daughter of immigrants and a first-generation college graduate, Leilani is deeply committed to creating equitable educational opportunities for all students. She earned her degree from Stanford University and serves on the board of Mana Academy Charter School. Leilani lives in Reno, Nevada, with her husband, mother, and two daughters.