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.
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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
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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
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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:
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Bring Me a Book
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YMCA Mid-Peninsula
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Vista Center
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Avenidas
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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:
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Walter Hays Elementary School PTA
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Bing Nursery School
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Stanford Business School
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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
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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:
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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:
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League of Women Voters of Palo Alto
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Adolescent Counseling Services
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Palo Alto Partners in Education
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PreSchool Family
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Project SafetyNet
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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
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Upward Scholars
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Palo Alto Unified School District & PTAs
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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
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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