Sheila Miller Rivera is the founder of Lanthropic, a consultancy that helps organizations— including businesses, foundations, and nonprofits— leverage philanthropy to address global challenges such as education, climate action, inclusive finance, and economic empowerment. With over 20 years of experience across more than 20 countries, Sheila specializes in building strategic alliances, advising on philanthropic strategy, and operationalizing impactful initiatives. As Senior Policy Advisor to Melinda French Gates at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Sheila shaped global initiatives in inclusive finance and educational equity, influencing G20 and G7 policies. She also led U.S.-based coalitions focused on K-12, postsecondary, and workforce policy reform, and continues to advise on education policy and reform. Sheila works with businesses to redesign grantmaking processes, align social impact strategies with business goals, and optimize governance structures for philanthropic impact. Additionally, she advises on climate adaptation and clean energy strategies, bringing expertise from major collaboratives like the Better Than Cash Alliance. Sheila serves on the Board of the University of Oregon College of Education and holds a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University, an international business certificate from Oxford, and dual bachelor’s degrees from the University of Oregon. Outside of work, Sheila practices mindfulness and yoga, leads her children’s scouting troop, and has officiated weddings in Seattle and Peru.