We believe individuals and families should have a path to financial security and equal opportunity to improve their economic well-being. However, in spite of tremendous growth and economic expansion, poverty and extreme inequality persist in Silicon Valley—specifically in communities of color. One of SVCF’s most important strategic goals is to address the structural systems that have created these social and economic inequities. Toward this goal, we have created SVCF’s Community Advisory Council to engage leaders of color and help us ensure we are implementing effective strategies, advocating for effective policies and directing grants that drive equity.
SVCF Community Advisory Council
Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s vision is a community where all can lead equitable, financially secure and fulfilling lives.
Purpose
SVCF President and CEO Nicole Taylor created the Community Advisory Council with the following goals:
To engage leaders of color addressing the most significant challenges in our region to provide input, guidance and feedback on the implementation of SVCF’s strategic plan.
To help us identify and engage emerging leaders with whom we may work to strengthen empirical practices and/or community-driven solutions that foster leadership and further community resilience.