Our team of philanthropic and local community experts provides you with the highest level of service and support. Meet our staff.
Executive Office & Operations
Connie Matsui
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Clifford Schireson
Interim Chief Administrative Officer
Susan Bantz
Chief Operating Officer
Nuria Shariffi
Receptionist
Development & Stewardship
Brian Zumbano
Vice President, Chief Development & Stewardship Officer
Julia Grant
Director, Development
Leslie S. Klein, CFP®, AEP®
Director, Gift Planning Advisor
Pauline Martinson
Director, Development
Cami Mattson
Director, Development & Stewardship
Danielle Valenciano
Director, Community Scholarships
Trudy Armstrong
Director, Regional Affiliates
Leslie Harrington
Manager, Philanthropic Advisor
Estela Mitrani
Manager, Regional Affiliates
Candace Wo
Manager, Mitigation & Nonprofit Funds
Miguel Lopez
Analyst, Prospect Research
Daniel Stigall
Specialist, Community Scholarships
Tiffany Cummings
Administrator, Stewardship Team
Jessica Jasso
Administrator, Community Scholarships
Amanda Jean-Pierre
Administrator, Stewardship Team
Community Impact
Nicola Hedge
Director, Environment Initiatives
Katie Rast
Director, Community Impact
Katie Sawyer
Executive Director, San Diego Women’s Foundation
Stephanie Cook
Manager, Programs & Member Engagement, San Diego Women’s Foundation
Peggy Pico
Manager, Age-Friendly Communities
Heather Rossetti
Program Specialist, Community Impact
Karen Sherman
Program Specialist, Community Impact
Gabby Herencia
Coordinator, Membership & Operations, San Diego Women’s Foundation
Everett Au
Environment & Thomas Murphy Fellow
Joy Decena
Thomas Murphy Fellow
Marketing & Communications
Theresa Nakata
Vice President, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Justin Nunez
Director, Communications
Catrina Dulay
Administrator, Graphic Designer
Finance & Investment
Matt Fettig
Vice President, Chief Investment Officer
James Howell
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Kelly Feuillet
Controller
Danielle Houseal
Accounts Payable and Payroll Administrator
Sean Plaisted
Analyst, Finance & Investment
Melissa Posel
Specialist, Grants & Data Administration
