Mira Seyal is the Coordinator, Foundation Relations and Grants at PEN America. Prior to joining PEN, Mira served as the Marketing and Development Coordinator at Free to Thrive, a San Diego-based non-profit that helps human trafficking survivors vacate their criminal records. In her role at Free to Thrive, Mira assisted the development team with grant writing, donor relations, and fundraising strategies. She developed a strong interest in innovative, targeted approaches to fundraising and is excited to continue expanding her skills in service of PEN America’s mission.