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Who We Are

The organizational map of Silicon Valley Community Foundation is reflective of our large scope and mission. Our staff are dedicated to providing world-class customer service to donors, nonprofits and community partners so that together, we can create a better quality of life for all. Whether you are looking for ways to learn about our diverse community, support the issues that matter most to you or apply for funding, Silicon Valley Community Foundation can help.

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Executive Office

CEO and President Emmett D. Carson, Ph.D. [email] [bio]
Executive Assistant Lianne Araki [email] [bio]
Senior Advisor Peter Hero [email] [bio]

FINANCE

Chief Financial Officer Vera Bennett [email] [bio]
Executive Assistant to the
Chief Financial Officer
David Russo [email] [bio]

Accounting

Vice President/Finance Controller John Stuckey [email] [bio]
Administrative Assistant Rachel Matthews [email]
Assistant Controller Sarah Valencia [email] [bio]
Accounting/Budget Manager Allan Ocon [email] [bio]
Senior Accountant John Liu [email] [bio]
Accountant Gretchen Velasco [email] [bio]
AP Accountant Kim Diep [email]
AP Grants Associate Silvia Villarreal [email] [bio]
AP/Grants – Associate Funds Tess Mezzetta [email] [bio]

Grants and Gifts Administration

Senior Director, Grants & Gifts Admin Debbie Silveira [email] [bio]
Administrative Assistant Rica Bautista  [email] [bio]
Gifts Administration Officer Tim Beggs [email] [bio]
Grants Administration Officer Louise Bryan [email] [bio]
Advised Funds Grants Associate Kirsten Berry [email] [bio]
Competitive, Scholarships &
Special Projects Grants Associate
Carol Guinasso [email] [bio]
Advised Funds Grants Associate Jacqueline Greely [email] [bio]
Corporate & International Grants Associate Marni Meleen [email]
Corporate & International Grants Associate Nicole Montano [email] [bio]
Stock Gifts & Project Funding Associate D. Lea Rauscher [email] [bio]
Advised Funds Grants Associate Paula Chaidez [email] [bio]
Gifts & Accounts Receivable Associate Monika Enriquez [email] [bio]
Gifts & Accounts Receivable Associate   [apply]

Investments

Senior Director, Investments Bert Feuss [email] [bio]
Investments Associate Vaishakhi Sheth [email] [bio]

Donor Engagement and Giving

Chief of Donor Engagement and Giving Eleanor Clement Glass [email] [bio]
Executive Assistant to the
Chief Giving Officer
Kristy Nguyen [email] [bio]

Grantmaking

Vice President, Grantmaking Ellen Clear [email] [bio]
Grantmaking Administrative Assistant Jill Rabe [email]
Program Officer, Corporate Jennifer Chavez [email] [bio]
Program Officer, Corporate Patti Pace [email] [bio]
Program Officer Gina Dalma [email]
Program Officer Pat Krackov [email] [bio]
Program Officer Manuel Santamaria [email] [bio]
Program Officer Eric D. Shaw [email] [bio]
Grantmaking Associate Tuly Martinez [email] [bio]
Corporate Grantmaking Associate Rajani Gudlavalleti [email] [bio]

Donor Engagement

Vice President, Donor Engagement Leigh Stilwell [email] [bio]
Administrative Assistant   [apply]
Director, Donor Learning and Connection
  [apply]
Senior Donor Engagement Officer Donna Terman [email] [bio]
Donor Engagement Officer Kia Sullivan [email] [bio]
Donor Engagement Officer Michelle Fries [email] [bio]
Donor Engagement Officer Jennifer Kane [email] [bio]
Donor Engagement Officer   [apply]
Scholarship Manager Lisa Alvarez [email] [bio]
Events Coordinator Heather Saito Lastra [email] [bio]
Associate Donor Engagement Officer Shirley McLaughlin [email] [bio]
Donor Engagement Coordinator David Burnce [email]
Donor Engagement Associate Lisa Snider [email] [bio]
Donor Engagement Associate   [apply]

Community Initiatives, Convening & Research

Vice President, Community Initiatives,
Convening and Research
Erica Wood [email] [bio]
Administrative Assistant   [apply]
Director, Early Learning Initiatives Mauricio Palma [email] [bio]
Director, Peninsula Partnership Leadership Council Larry Best [email] [bio]
Initiative Officer, CVP Margot Rawlins [email] [bio]
Initiative Officer, CVP Peter Kim [email] [bio]
Raising A Reader Initiative Officer Pat Flynn Sasso [email] [bio]
Initiative Officer, School Readiness Michelle Sioson Hyman [email] [bio]
Initiative Officer, Community Schools Jeanne Cuffey Tatum [email] [bio]
Initiative Coordinator Maya McCray [email] [bio]

Development and Marketing/Communications

Chief of Staff, Chief of Development and Communications Mari Ellen Reynolds Loijens [email] [bio]
Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff Nancy Forker [email] [bio]

Marketing and Communications

Vice President, Marketing & Communications Chris Peacock [email] [bio]
Media Relations Officer   [apply]
Creative Director   [apply]
Marketing Officer Jessica Rivera [email] [bio]
Communications Associate Denise Batongbacal [email] [bio]
Marketing and Communications Assistant Nichole Evanovich [email]

Development

Sr. Director, Development   [apply]
Development Assistant Casey Shook [email]
Development Associate David Eckmann [email] [bio]
Director of Institutional Giving Catherine Gowen [email] [bio]
Director of Planned Giving Daniel Hoebeke [email] [bio]
Director of Individual Giving Jennifer M. Wood [email] [bio]
Cisco Giving Counselor
Neela Gentile [email] [bio]
Professional Advisor Relations Officer Karyn Cilker [email] [bio]
Development Officer Chelsey Piasentin Souza [email] [bio]
Development Associate Liz Gichangah [email] [bio]
Development Associate Taryn Ishida [email] [bio]

Administration

Chief Administrative Officer Sandi Hutchings [email] [bio]
Executive Assistant to the Chief
Administrative Officer
Lee Phoenix [email] [bio]

Human Resources

Vice President, Human Resources Robert A. Bassine [email] [bio]
Human Resources Manager Melody Anderson [email]
Human Resources Coordinator Frances Stewart [email]

Information Systems

Vice President, Information Services Oris Miller [email] [bio]
Senior Network Manager Kathy Lee [email]
Output and Compliance Manager Judy Peng [email]
Onsite Database Support/Training Coordinator Mike Huang [email]
Computer Support Specialist   [apply]

Facilities and Services

Vice President, Facilities & Services Karen Demers [email] [bio]
Records Maintenance Associate Korene Mangelsen [email] [bio]
Headquarters Receptionist Peggy Packard [email] [bio]
Satellite Reception & Conference Center Coordinator, San José
Lupe Barrera [email] [bio]
Satellite Reception & Conference Center Coordinator, San Mateo Lydia Sirotka [email]
Office Services Coordinator
Denise Goulart [email]

Raising a Reader®

Executive Director Carol Welsh Gray [email] [bio]
Chief Operating Officer    
Director of Business & Operations    
Outreach and Development Manager Katie Behroozi [email] [bio]
Outreach and Development Manager
Alicia Santamaria [email] [bio]
Senior Accountant Nida Crisostomo [email]
Program Manager Julianne Martyn [email] [bio]
Production Associate Marie Masaitis [email] [bio]
Production Manager Kurrin Benham [email] [bio]
San Mateo Coordinator    
Outreach and Development Assistant Manager Janet Lee Kwon [email] [bio]
Program and Production Associate Elizabeth Santiago [email] [bio]
Executive Assistant, Raising A Reader Candice Cain [email] [bio]
Administrative Assistant I Angel Hong [email]