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 AttenboroughTechnology Marketing, Palo Alto
Jay BackstrandWealth Management, JP Morgan, Palo Alto- Palo AltoTechnology Marketing, Palo Alto
In addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- The Girls Middle School
- Canine Companions for Independence
- The Junior League of Palo Alto Mid-Peninsula
- Palo Alto High School PTSA
Wealth Management, JP Morgan, Palo AltoIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- VolunteerMatch
- YouthNoise
- Baseball, swimming, soccer coach
Susan Fields BaileyCommunity Volunteer, Palo Alto
Brian ChancellorRealtor/Sereno Group, Palo Alto
Nitesh DullabhDirector, Business Development, Better Finance, 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
- Palo Alto Unified School District and PTAs
- Zohar School of Dance & Company
- All Saints Episcopal Church, Palo Alto
- Palo Alto Dance Connection Youth Ensemble
Realtor/Sereno Group, Palo AltoIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- CASA
- Duveneck Elementary
- Silicon Valley Association of Realtors Charitable Foundation
- Stephanie Ann Chancellor Foundation for Leukemia & Lymphoma Research
- AYSO
- NJB
- Palo Alto Little League
Director, Business Development, Better Finance, Palo AltoIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Palo Alto Soccer League
- Palo Alto Little League
- Jane Lathrop Middle School
- Fairmeadow Elementary School
Leonard Ely IIICommericial Real Estate Sales and Leasing, Palo Alto
Steve EmslieLighthouse Public Affairs, Palo Alto
Kristine S. ErvingCommunity Advocate, Palo Alto- Commericial Real Estate Sales and Leasing, Palo Alto
In 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
Lighthouse Public Affairs, Palo AltoIn 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
Masha Korsunsky FischHead of Marketing, Digital Transformation, Google, Palo Alto
Karen French NeumanCFORetired CPA, Palo Alto
Bruce GeePresidentTechnology, Agriculture Investments, Palo Alto- Head of Marketing, Digital Transformation, Google, Palo Alto
In addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Walter Hays Elementary School PTA
- Bing Nursery School
- Stanford Business School
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
Jean McCownGovernment Relations/Stanford University, Palo Alto
Fred MondragonMedalia, Vice President of Business Development, Palo Alto- 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
Government Relations/Stanford University, Palo AltoIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Greenbelt Alliance
- Palo Alto Housing Corporation
- Avenidas
- Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce
Medalia, Vice President of Business Development, Palo AltoIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with
- Ravenswood Family Health Center
- Stanford University
- Palo Alto Unified School District
Eliane NeukermansRetired Castilleja High School teacher, Portola Valley
Sigrid PinskyCommunity Volunteer, Palo Alto
Missy RellerCommunity Volunteer, Palo Alto- Retired Castilleja High School teacher, Portola Valley
In 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
Community Volunteer, Palo AltoIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Palo Alto Partners in Education
- Bring Me A Book
- Addison PTA
Robert RoskophAttorney, Saratoga
Jane RytinaCommunity Volunteer, Palo Alto
Victoria ThorpWriter, Palo Alto- Attorney, Saratoga
n 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
Writer, Palo AltoIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Palo Alto Partners in Education
- Castilleja
- Furry Friends
- Palo Alto Unified School District AAR program
- AYSO
Diana WalshFreelance Writer, Palo Alto
Lanie WheelerCommunity Volunteer, Palo Alto
Lauren WilliamsCommunity 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
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
Community Volunteer , Palo AltoIn addition to PACF, I support Community through my current and past involvement with:
- Addison Elementary PTA
- DreamCatchers
- March of Dimes