Nick Collins

Nick Collins leads core HR operations and partners with leaders to advance the foundation’s people and talent priorities. He joined Wallace in 2016 and held other HR positions before advancing to his current role.

Collins came to the foundation from Philanthropy New York, a regional association of grantmakers, where he managed the executive office, served as board liaison, and facilitated professional peer networks for staff at NYC foundations. In this role, he partnered with network co-chairs to design and implement professional development programming.

Collins began his career with the International Movement ATD Fourth World, an organization tackling inequality and promoting social justice. He held several positions across Europe and in New York City, designing and implementing education initiatives in partnership with communities experiencing extreme poverty. In New York, he co-organized high-level meetings at the United Nations to advance policy dialogue on poverty alleviation.

He earned a B.A. in business administration from Baruch College and has since completed numerous executive education and certification programs, including the Chief Human Resources Officer certification from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Collins has served as co-chair of Philanthropy New York's Foundation Administrators Network, trustee for ATD Fourth World UK, president of the board of The Greene Hill Food Co-op (which he co-founded), and president of the board of the Crown Heights Running Club. He is a certified run coach and has completed "a few" marathons. His best HR strategic thinking happens during a 4 a.m. training run. He calls Brooklyn home and is a fan of all things food.