Oscar J. Berlanga
Senior Major Gifts Officer
Oscar J. Berlanga is honored to serve as LAU’s Senior Major Gifts Officer for Southern California, Florida, and Latin America. As a multilingual philanthropy professional passionate about expanding access to education and opportunity, he partners with donors, alumni, and friends of the university to build meaningful relationships and philanthropic investments that advance LAU’s mission. Oscar began his career in service as a Teach For America corps member, teaching Early American History and Civics, where he was recognized as Rookie Teacher of the Year after his first year in the classroom. After completing his TFA service, he built a career in philanthropy, serving in fundraising and development roles with the Roxy Theatre Group, City Year Miami, and most recently GRID Alternatives. He holds a BA from the College of William & Mary, a Certificate in Public History, Material Culture, and Museum Studies from the National Institute of American History and Democracy, and an MBA from Barry University. In his spare time, Oscar remains engaged in his community, serving on multiple volunteer boards. He is also a part-time theatre creative, most recently staging work at New York Theatre Festival. He also enjoys salsa dancing, cooking, traveling, and exploring new restaurants with friends and family.