STAFF

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 to the CEO and Board Liaison Lianne Araki email - bio
Donor Engagement and Giving
Chief Donor Engagement and Giving Officer Eleanor Clement Glass email - bio
Executive Assistant to the Chief Donor Engagement and Giving Officer Kristy Huynh email - bio
Community Leadership
Vice President, Community Leadership Erica Wood email - bio
Community Leadership Administrative Assistant Karima Bouyahi email
Director, Early Learning Initiatives Mauricio Palma email - bio
Director, Peninsula Partnership Leadership Council Larry Best email - bio
Initiative Officer Envision Bay Area Shanahan Lim email - bio
Raising A Reader Initiative Officer Pat Flynn Sasso email - bio
Initiative Officer, CVP Margot Rawlins email - bio
Initiative Officer, Learning Centers Program Renu Nanda email - bio
Initiative Officer, School Readiness Michelle Sioson Hyman email - bio
Associate Officer Tiffany Keng email - bio
Donor Experience and Engagement
Senior Vice President, Donor Experience and Engagement Leigh Stilwell email - bio
Donor Engagement Assistant Casey Salm email - bio
Director, Donor Learning and Connection Marie Young email - bio
Donor Engagement Officer Ray Bramson email - bio
Donor Engagement Officer Michelle Fries email - bio
Donor Engagement Officer Carlos Garcia email - bio
Donor Engagement Officer Jennifer Kane email - bio
Scholarship Officer Lisa Alvarez email - bio
Associate Donor Engagement Officer Shirley Lam email - bio
Donor Engagement Coordinator David Burnce email - bio
Grantmaking
Vice President, Grantmaking Ellen Clear email - bio
Grantmaking Assistant Cristina Cortes email - bio
Grantmaking Director Manuel Santamaria email - bio
Program Officer Gina Dalma email - bio
Program Officer Pat Krackov email - bio
Grantmaking Associate Tuly Martinez email - bio
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Vera Bennett email - bio
Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Katarina Koster email - bio
Executive Assistant Lee Phoenix email - bio
Accounting
Senior Vice President, Finance John Stuckey email - bio
Controller Sarah Valencia email - bio
Administrative Assistant, Accounting Rachel Matthews email - bio
Accounting/Budget Manager Allan Ocon email - bio
Payroll Specialist Diane Luong email
Accountant Gretchen Velasco email - bio
A/P Accountant Kim Diep email
A/P Associate Silvia Villarreal email - bio
Facilities and Services
Office Services Manager Josiah Medina email - bio
Headquarters Receptionist Peggy Packard email - bio
Satellite Reception & Conference Center Coordinator, San Mateo Lydia Sirotka email - bio
Grants, Gifts and Compliance
Senior Director, Grants, Gifts and Compliance Kia Sullivan email - bio
Administrative Assistant, Grants, Gifts and Compliance Donna Shuster email - bio
Compliance & Analysis Officer Tim Beggs email - bio
Gifts Administration Officer D. Lea Rauscher email - bio
Grants Administration Officer Risa Sandler email
Advised Grants Research Associate Jenni Lima email - bio
Advised Funds Grants Associate Denise Goulart email
Advised Funds Grants Associate Megan O’Mahony email - bio
Corporate & International Grants Associate Nicole Montano email - bio
Gifts Associate Linda Pray email - bio
Human Resources
Human Resources Manager Seema Chauhan email - bio
Information Systems
Vice President, Information Systems Oris Miller email - bio
Manager of Information Technology Kathy Lee email - bio
Enterprise Application Analyst Judy Chan email - bio
Computer Support Specialist Thay Khov email - bio
Investments
Vice President, Investments Bert Feuss email - bio
Investments Associate Vaishakhi Sheth email - bio
Philanthropic Development and Information
Chief Philanthropic Development and Information Officer Mari Ellen Reynolds Loijens email - bio
Executive Assistant to the Chief Philanthropic Development and Information Officer Rui Zhou email - bio
Business Services
Vice President, Business Services Catherine Gowen email - bio
Corporate Philanthropy Manager Khanh Bui email - bio
Corporate Philanthropy Manager Patti Pace email - bio
Corporate Philanthropy Manager Hoa Tran email - bio
Business Services Associate Julie Hopper email - bio
Cisco Giving Counselor
Neela Gentile email - bio
Development
Vice President, Development Michelle Sklar email - bio
Development Assistant Casey Shook email - bio
Development Officer Chelsey Piasentin Souza email - bio
Development Associate David Eckmann email - bio
Planned Giving Associate David Russo email - bio
Professional Advisor Relations Officer Karyn Cilker email - bio
Marketing and Communications
Vice President, Marketing and Communications Rebecca Salner email - bio
Marketing and Communications Assistant Nichole Evanovich email - bio
Creative Director Mark Hannah email - bio
Communications Associate Denise Bridges email - bio
Raising a Reader® National Office
Executive Director Gabrielle E. Miller Ed.D. email - bio
Executive Assistant Candice Cain email - bio
Director of Development John Valva email - bio
Director of Finance and Operations Nida Crisostomo email - bio
Director of Programs Holly Kreider email - bio
Manager, Community Outreach Alicia Santamaria email - bio
Manager, Institutional Relationships Angie Bush email - bio
Manager, Program and Evaluation Georganne Morin email - bio
Manager, Program and Special Projects Rebecca Armstrong email - bio
Assistant Manager, Production Marie Masaitis email - bio
Business Operations Assistant Kathryn Olds email - bio
Administrative Assistant Simin Hailu email - bio