Hazel Yaptangco, MBA

Hazel Yaptangco serves as the Director of Development and Public Relations where she leads fundraising and development initiatives. With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit development, Hazel is committed to advancing the mission of Catholic Charities by executing a comprehensive strategy to secure financial resources and build community support needed to sustain and grow its vital programs.

In this role, Hazel oversees community relations, special events, donor cultivation, major gifts, and grant writing, working closely with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations to build lasting partnerships. 

Hazel's experience includes fundraising for Family Promise of Sussex County, Cornerstone Family Programs, and other mission-driven nonprofit organizations where she brought a strategic and compassionate approach to fundraising and a commitment to the values of faith, service, and community.

Hazel holds an MBA from the Asian Institute of Management and Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Ateneo de Manila University. Hazel lives with her family live in Oak Ridge.