Members of the PACF board and its advisors have extensive knowledge of the local nonprofit community. Our past and present members have a record of active, engaged volunteer service to hundreds of local nonprofits. As a result of these experiences, we have developed a rigorous process for making and monitoring grants to ensure positive outcomes.
Lisa Van DusenExecutive DirectorPalo Alto
Suzanne AttenboroughDirector of OperationsPalo Alto
Susan Fields BaileyCommunity Volunteer, Palo Alto- Palo AltoPalo AltoCommunity Volunteer, Palo Alto
In addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Palo Alto Partners in Education
- Palo Alto Unified School District and PTAs
- Zohar School of Dance & Company
- All Saints Episcopal Church, Palo Alto
- Palo Alto Dance Connection Youth Ensemble
Becky BeacomHealth Educator and community volunteer, Palo Alto, CA
Diane DownendCFO, Eden Bridge Homes, Palo Alto, CA
Leonard Ely IIICommericial Real Estate Sales and Leasing, Palo Alto- Health Educator and community volunteer, Palo Alto, CA
In addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Youth Community Service
- Adolescent Counseling Services
- Sequoia Union High School District
- Palo Alto Unified School District
- Palo Alto Council of PTAs
- Sequoia High School Health Careers Academy
- The Parent Venture
- Project Safety Net
- Safespace
- HEARD Alliance
- City of Palo Alto Human Services
CFO, Eden Bridge Homes, Palo Alto, CAIn addition to PACF, I support the community through my current and past involvement with:
- Mid-Pen Housing
- The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
- Palo Alto Partners in Education
- Palo Alto Unified School District – PTA Council and PTAs
Commericial Real Estate Sales and Leasing, Palo AltoIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation Advisory Committee
- Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
- Adolescent Counseling Services
- Palo Alto Community Block Grant committee
- Stevenson House
- Abilities United
Steve EmslieLighthouse Public Affairs, Palo Alto
Kristine S. ErvingCommunity Advocate, Palo Alto
Masha Korsunsky FischHead of Marketing, Digital Transformation, Google, Palo Alto- Lighthouse Public Affairs, Palo Alto
In addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with
- Palo Alto Family YMCA
- Friends of Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
- Covia Affordable Communities (Lytton Gardens Senior Housing)
- Avenidas Facilities Committee
- Palo Alto/Stanford History (PAST)
Community Advocate, Palo AltoIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Bring Me a Book
- YMCA Mid-Peninsula
- Vista Center
- Avenidas
- Peninsula Habitat for Humanity
Head of Marketing, Digital Transformation, Google, Palo AltoIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Walter Hays Elementary School PTA
- Bing Nursery School
- Stanford Business School
Anne FrahnCommunity Volunteer, Palo Alto, CA
Karen French NeumanCFORetired CPA, Palo Alto
Bruce GeePresidentTechnology, Agriculture Investments, Palo Alto- Community Volunteer, Palo Alto, CA
In addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Addison Elementary School PTA
- Jordan Middle School Library
- Palo Alto High School College & Career Center
- Refugee Foster Care, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County – Foster parent
- Swing Left Peninsula – Co-founder and leader
- Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto – Board and various committees
- Human Rights Watch, Silicon Valley Committee
Retired CPA, Palo AltoIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Palo Alto Partners in Education
- Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
- Palo Alto Cool Block Program
- Palo Alto Schools and PTAs
- Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts
Technology, Agriculture Investments, Palo AltoIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Rotary Club of Palo Alto
- Palo Alto Family YMCA
- Palo Alto Schools
- Palo Alto and Stanford Soccer Clubs
- Cub Scouts
Peter GiffordPrivate Investor, Regis Management Company, LLC, Woodside
Sheryl KleinCOO, Alta Housing, Palo Alto, CA
Kully KoonerOperations, Salesforce, Palo Alto, CA- Private Investor, Regis Management Company, LLC, Woodside
In addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- East Palo Alto Charter School/Phoenix Academy
- Stanford University
- Stanford Graduate School of Business
- The Hotchkiss School
COO, Alta Housing, Palo Alto, CAIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
PA Farmers’ Market
PA Forward
Oshman Family JCC
Friends of PreSchool Family
JDRF
Palo Alto Schools PTAsOperations, Salesforce, Palo Alto, CAIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
Fred MondragonMedalia, Vice President of Business Development, Palo Alto
Eliane NeukermansRetired Castilleja High School teacher, Portola Valley
Sigrid PinskyCommunity Volunteer, Palo Alto- Medalia, Vice President of Business Development, Palo Alto
In addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with
- Ravenswood Family Health Center
- Stanford University
- Palo Alto Unified School District
Retired Castilleja High School teacher, Portola ValleyIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Avenidas
- St. Elizabeth Seton School
- Thomas Merton Center
- Foothill College Commission
- Human Rights Watch
Community Volunteer, Palo AltoIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- League of Women Voters of Palo Alto
- Adolescent Counseling Services
- Palo Alto Partners in Education
- PreSchool Family
- Project SafetyNet
Missy RellerCommunity Volunteer, Palo Alto
Robert RoskophAttorney, Saratoga
Jane RytinaCommunity Volunteer, Palo Alto- Community Volunteer, Palo Alto
In addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Palo Alto Partners in Education
- Bring Me A Book
- Addison PTA
Attorney, SaratogaIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Family & Children’s Services
- Palo Alto Kiwanis Club
- Palo Alto Little League
- AYSO
- Saratoga Elementary School; Redwood Middle School; Saratoga High School – parent volunteer
Community Volunteer, Palo AltoIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
- Palo Alto Partners in Education
- Upward Scholars
- Palo Alto Unified School District & PTAs
Diana WalshFreelance Writer, Palo Alto
Anna WaringRetired Executive Director, Foundation for a College Education, Palo Alto, CA
Lanie WheelerCommunity Volunteer, Palo Alto- Freelance Writer, Palo Alto
In addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Palo Alto Partners in Education
- SV2
- Pinewood HIgh School
- Palo Alto High School
- Jordan Middle School
Retired Executive Director, Foundation for a College Education, Palo Alto, CAIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Center for Excellence in Nonprofits
- Mid-Peninsula High School
- Distinguished Career Institute Global Advisory Board, Stanford University
Community Volunteer, Palo AltoIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Palo Alto City Council
- Palo Alto Planning Commission
- Alta Housing Corporation
- Palo Alto Library Foundation
- Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto
- Cal-Nev-Ha Kiwanis Charitable Foundation
Lauren WilliamsCommunity Volunteer , Palo Alto- Community Volunteer , Palo Alto
In addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- AYSO
- Addison Elementary PTA
- DreamCatchers
- Greene Middle School PTA
- March of Dimes
- Palo Alto Little League
- Palo Alto Girls Softball