Mission & Vision
Social Impact Strategies, LLC is a solutions-driven consulting firm dedicated to bridging the gap between the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. I empower organizations to achieve sustainable success by leveraging the strengths of both worlds—helping nonprofits build diversified revenue streams while guiding for-profits in maximizing social impact for brand equity, customer acquisition, and corporate responsibility. My vision is a dynamic, cross-sector ecosystem where innovation, impact, and profitability intersect to create lasting change.
My Approach
At Social Impact Strategies, LLC, I employ an outcome-driven, human-centered consulting approach, tailoring each engagement to my clients’ unique needs. This fosters innovation, sustainability, and measurable success. I prioritize practical, scalable implementation, recognizing that true transformation occurs through effective execution.
Founder’s Background
Gabriel Maldonado is an organizer, business strategist, equity expert, and policy advisor. He currently serves as the CEO of TruEvolution — a public health, social justice, and housing development organization serving the Inland Empire. TruEvolution houses Project Legacy, and is home to the IE LGBTQ+ Center, which serves as a safe space for members of the community, and organizations throughout the region. Formerly a member of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS under President Barack Obama, Gabriel has worked in public, private, and industry spaces having served on the national advisory boards and committees in public health and biosciences. Currently, Gabriel serves on the Board of Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, and in 2023 was appointed to the California Racial Equity Commission. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Global Affairs from the University of California Riverside and his MBA in Global Business from the University of Redlands. Inspired by the Civil Rights Movement and community organizing movements in Compton, CA, where he was raised, Gabriel has made a 15+ year career and impacted his community through public health, social justice, and housing services.