Dr. Katherina Rosqueta

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katherina M. Rosqueta is the Founding Executive Director of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy at the University of Pennsylvania. She also serves as adjunct faculty in the School of Social Policy and Practice. Rosqueta has a rich background in both consulting and philanthropy, having worked with McKinsey & Company and as part of the founding team of the New Schools Venture Fund. Her leadership roles include directing the Board Match program in San Francisco, which focuses on strengthening nonprofit boards, and managing the Corporate Community Development Group at Wells Fargo. Rosqueta has held significant civic positions, including serving as board president of La Casa de las Madres and chairperson for various organizations. As a recognized thought leader in social impact management, she has lectured at multiple prestigious institutions, including Wharton and Stanford. With degrees from Yale University and the Wharton School, she has received several accolades for her contributions to business and philanthropy, including the Kathleen McDonald Distinguished Alumna Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Founding Executive Director

— Present

Center for High Impact Philanthropy • Philadelphia, PA

Founded and currently leads the Center for High Impact Philanthropy at the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on educating donors and enhancing philanthropic efforts.

Consultant

— Present

McKinsey & Company • San Francisco, CA

Provided consulting services for various philanthropic initiatives.

Program Manager

— Present

Wells Fargo • San Francisco, CA

Managed the Corporate Community Development Group, facilitating community development projects.

Awards

#2012

Kathleen McDonald Distinguished Alumna Award

#2011

Brava! Women Business Achievement Award

#2020

Margaret Bailey Speer Award

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.