Rinaldo Washington

As the Director of Grantmaking, Rinaldo providing strategic oversight for the grant programs at SOAR!

Rinaldo has dedicated his career to serving older adults, beginning with a social work internship at the University of Pittsburgh’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. After his undergraduate studies, he worked as a social worker and assistant coordinator at a senior center operated by SOME (So Others Might Eat) in Washington, D.C. He went on to serve in leadership roles in the nonprofit and government sector. 

Before joining SOAR!, Rinaldo served as Program and Grants Manager at the D.C. Department of Aging and Community Living, where he oversaw the city’s grants portfolio for older-adult service providers. His experience as both a grantee and grant-maker gives him a well-rounded perspective and a deep commitment to strengthening communities that serve older adults.

Rinaldo earned a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Divinity from Howard University.

He most loves to spend time with his wife, Ebonee, and two children Rinaldo Jr. and Rashida. When not spending time with his family or serving in his community, Rinaldo can be found playing paintball or cheering at a Washington Commanders football game.