Garret Zabel

Garret Zabel is the Director of Strategy & Innovation for Hillsides, a multi-service nonprofit agency in Los Angeles. He is instrumental in developing new programs and implementing the organization’s strategic plan for the direction, growth and diversity of revenue and services. Prior to joining Hillsides, Garret worked for a social enterprise in rural Northwest Vietnam. He has a diverse background spanning multiple sectors, including healthcare and academia. Garret graduated with honors from UCLA and earned his M.S. in social entrepreneurship & sustainability from the University of Sydney, Australia. When he isn’t working, you’ll find Garret restoring his 1948 Ford pickup, searching for the perfect coffee, or trading stocks in the wee hours of the morning. Garret is the proud father of a golden retriever and is recently married to his best friend, Lisa. They reside in Pasadena, CA.