The new board members who attended the 35th Anniversary Celebration were introduced to guests and presented with a welcome gift in appreciation of the intellectual capital and commendable volunteerism they provide The Foundation. Each member is showcased below so you may familiarize yourself with their background and experience.
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Community Leader
A self-described "philanthropreneur," Darcy believes in contributing to the community through active philanthropic involvement. A vocal catalyst for positive change, she is co-founder of San Diego Social Venture Partners (SVP) and SVP International, she is also a founding member of the San Diego Women's Foundation, past-chair of the UCSD Undergraduate Scholarship Council, and is a UC San Diego trustee. A member of The San Diego Foundation board from 2000-2009, she also chaired its North County Coastal Civic Alliance, and is currently vice chair of The Foundation's Scholarship Selection Committee. She is also on the Strategic Planning Committee, and the San Diego Regional Disaster Fund Board. In addition to being past president of the UCSD Staff Association, she served the UC System at Regent's meetings as Chair of the UC System-wide Staff Council. Her career in university administration concluded at UCSD.
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Manager of The Price Group, LLC
Jim retired as manager of The Price Group, LLC. He was responsible for the investment and management of the financial portfolio of Sol Price, the founder of The Price Club chain, and The Price Family Charitable Fund. He currently serves as chairman of the board of directors of The Foundation’s Charitable Real Estate Foundation. Jim’s past community involvement includes board positions with Neighborhood National Development Bank, CitiLink Investment Company, Accion International, San Diego Incubator Corporation, Certified Development Corporation, and San Diego Innovative Pre-School Project.
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Constance M. Carroll, PhD
Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District
Constance served in presidential roles at Mesa College of the San Diego Community College District, Saddleback College of the South Orange County Community College District and Indian Valley College. She received a BA in humanities from Duquesne University. Constance holds an MA and PhD from the University of Pittsburgh in classics. She studied at Knubly University in Greece and also attended the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University. She was founding chair of the Community College Leadership Development Initiatives and Foundation. In 2007, Constance received the Association of Community College Trustees’ CEO Award.
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President, Chandler Asset Management
Serving on the Investment Committee, Kay brings more than 30 years of investment industry experience and a love of the San Diego community to The Foundation’s board. She is president of Chandler Asset Management. Prior to that, Kay enjoyed a career in public service as investment officer for San Diego County and for the City of San Diego. Her community interests include cultural development; she serves as a board member for a nonprofit theatre group and a small community foundation. Kay earned a BA from Oberlin College and is a CFA charterholder.
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Partner, California Strategies, LLC
Ben opened the San Diego office of California Strategies, LLC in 2006. His experience in public affairs and communications spans three decades, including tours with SAIC, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, Governor Pete Wilson, Mayor Susan Golding and Congressman Bill Lowery. Ben served on the California Coastal Commission and the San Diego County Water Authority. He served as chair of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2009 and will chair LEAD San Diego in 2010-11. Ben is in Rotary Club 33 and on the board of the Monarch School.
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