Myeta Perdomo is an accomplished nonprofit executive, community advocate, and visionary leader whose career has been dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for underserved communities. With more than a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, organizational development, fundraising, and strategic partnerships, she has established herself as a trusted resource for organizations seeking to expand their impact while strengthening operational excellence. Her work reflects a deep commitment to advancing food equity, supporting children and families, advocating for individuals with disabilities, and helping charitable organizations build lasting infrastructures that serve communities for generations.
As the Executive Director of Open Arms Food Pantry and Resource Center, Myeta has transformed a grassroots initiative into a thriving nonprofit organization with a six-figure operating budget. What began as a mission-driven effort launched from the apartment she shared with her husband has evolved into an organization that delivers meaningful services, strategic community programming, and essential resources to families throughout Los Angeles. Under her leadership, the organization has expanded its reach through thoughtful planning, disciplined financial stewardship, and an unwavering commitment to addressing food insecurity while connecting individuals to additional supportive services that improve quality of life.
Myeta’s leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that successful nonprofit organizations require more than passion—they require strategic vision, measurable outcomes, and sustainable partnerships. Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in fundraising, corporate partnership development, branding, organizational growth, program development, event planning, strategic planning, and data analysis. She is particularly skilled at evaluating organizational performance, establishing measurable benchmarks, identifying operational gaps, and implementing solutions that strengthen both mission delivery and long-term sustainability. Her ability to combine analytical thinking with compassionate leadership has consistently enabled organizations to maximize resources while increasing community impact.
One of Myeta’s greatest strengths lies in her ability to cultivate meaningful relationships across both the nonprofit and corporate sectors. She has successfully developed partnerships with nationally recognized organizations including Procter & Gamble, Baby2Baby, the National Diaper Bank Network, Cedars-Sinai Hospital, and U.S. Military Reserve Family Service Centers. These collaborations have expanded access to critical resources, strengthened programming, increased donor engagement, and created opportunities that directly benefit the communities her organization serves. She understands that lasting social change is achieved through collaboration, and she has built her career around creating partnerships that generate measurable outcomes for all stakeholders.
In addition to her executive leadership responsibilities, Myeta serves as Co-Founder of the Los Angeles Black History Month Festival, an initiative that celebrates culture, history, entrepreneurship, and community engagement throughout Southern California. Through this work, she has helped create opportunities that amplify local businesses, artists, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders while fostering meaningful conversations around culture, equity, and civic participation. Her ability to connect diverse audiences and build inclusive community experiences reflects her belief that social impact extends beyond direct services and includes creating spaces where communities can celebrate, learn, and grow together.
Myeta is also an experienced public speaker and advocate who regularly shares her knowledge on food equity, nonprofit development, community partnerships, and organizational sustainability. She has presented to corporate employees on food equity initiatives, spoken with Los Angeles residents about community programming, and participated in radio interviews on KBLA discussing equitable food access and nonprofit solutions. Her voice has also been featured in media coverage highlighting the mission and accomplishments of Open Arms Food Pantry and Resource Center. Whether addressing community members, corporate partners, or fellow nonprofit leaders, she communicates with authenticity, purpose, and a genuine desire to inspire action.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Myeta’s leadership is deeply influenced by her personal experiences. As the parent of a child with special needs, she understands firsthand the importance of flexibility, accessible services, and strong community support systems. This perspective has strengthened her empathy, resilience, and commitment to creating organizations that serve families with dignity and compassion. It also fuels her desire to mentor emerging nonprofit leaders and provide strategic guidance to organizations that may lack the financial resources to access experienced executive leadership. She believes that every mission-driven organization deserves the opportunity to succeed when equipped with the right strategy, partnerships, and operational foundation.
Throughout her career, Myeta has remained committed to helping nonprofit organizations move beyond survival and into sustainable growth. She is passionate about helping organizations refine their programming, strengthen governance, improve fundraising capacity, establish strategic partnerships, and increase operational effectiveness. Rather than offering temporary solutions, she focuses on building systems that create long-term stability and measurable impact. Her practical approach combines visionary leadership with realistic implementation strategies, ensuring that organizations are well-positioned to fulfill their missions while adapting to changing community needs.
Today, Myeta is actively pursuing advisory and governing board opportunities where she can leverage her experience to help mission-driven organizations expand their reach and strengthen their impact. Her interests align closely with children’s nonprofits, charitable organizations, food equity initiatives, disability advocacy groups, family service organizations, and community development programs, though her expertise is transferable across a broad range of nonprofit sectors. She welcomes opportunities to serve organizations locally or remotely and is open to quarterly travel in support of board responsibilities. With a proven history of building organizations from the ground up, cultivating high-value partnerships, and guiding strategic growth, Myeta offers boards an experienced executive whose leadership is grounded in collaboration, accountability, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to community service.
Character:
Myeta demonstrates integrity through her unwavering commitment to serving vulnerable populations with compassion, transparency, and purpose. Her leadership is guided by humility, resilience, and a sincere belief that meaningful collaboration creates stronger communities and more sustainable organizations.
Knowledge:
She possesses extensive expertise in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, strategic planning, corporate partnerships, organizational development, and community engagement developed through years of executive experience. Her practical understanding of nonprofit operations allows her to identify opportunities for growth while implementing measurable solutions that strengthen long-term organizational success.
Strategic:
Myeta approaches every challenge with a long-term perspective, balancing mission fulfillment with operational sustainability and financial responsibility. She excels at building partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, and creating strategic frameworks that enable organizations to expand their impact while remaining resilient.
Communication:
An engaging communicator who builds trust with community members, donors, corporate partners, and fellow leaders through authenticity and clarity. Whether speaking publicly, cultivating partnerships, or advising organizations, she effectively communicates complex ideas in ways that inspire collaboration, confidence, and meaningful action.
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