Marynee Pontes

As the Director of Alumni Affairs, Marynee is responsible for developing and executing ICIC’s alumni engagement strategy, including overseeing the seven ICAN chapters and providing meaningful content and resources for our network of more than 9,000 alumni. In addition, she manages the Inner City 100 Award selection process, identifying the next set of fastest-growing companies, and leads the planning efforts for ICIC’s Innovation Summit.

Previously, Marynee served as the Deputy Director of the Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) program, where she oversaw all program operations and logistics, cultivated key partnerships in various markets, and supported the growth and expansion of the program. She also played a lead role in creating ICIC’s recruitment strategy and enhancing the program’s offerings.

In her spare time, Marynee sits on the Community Investments Committee (CIC) with the Lenny Zakim Fund, where she reviews nonprofit grant applications and provides funding recommendations. Prior to joining ICIC, Marynee was a Project Manager with Studio 189, an ethical fashion social enterprise based in Accra, Ghana focused on providing sustainable livelihoods for female artisans. She also previously served as a Board Member with Strong Women, Strong Girls, a nonprofit dedicated to closing the achievement gap for young girls through mentorship.

Marynee holds a B.A. in International Relations, Economics, and Africana Studies from Tufts University. She also received a Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate from the Institute of Nonprofit Practice.