Our team of philanthropic and local community experts provides you with the highest level of service and support. Meet our staff.
Executive Office & Operations
Mark Stuart, CFRE
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan Bantz
Chief Operating Officer
Jill Brower
Manager, Human Resources
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
Jessica Jasso
Program Specialist, Community Scholarships
Daniel Stigall
Specialist, Community Scholarships
Tiffany Cummings
Administrator, Stewardship Team
Amanda Jean-Pierre
Administrator, Stewardship Team
Community Impact
Katie Rast
Director, Community Impact
Katie Sawyer
Executive Director, San Diego Women’s Foundation
Lydia Van Note
Director, Community Impact, Environment Initiatives
Stephanie Cook
Manager, Programs & Member Engagement, San Diego Women’s Foundation
Peggy Pico
Manager, Age-Friendly Communities
Joy Decena
Program Specialist, Community Impact
Heather Rossetti
Program Specialist, Community Impact
Gabby Herencia
Coordinator, Membership & Operations, San Diego Women’s Foundation
Everett Au
Environment & Thomas Murphy Fellow
Marketing & Communications
Theresa Nakata
Vice President, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Justin Nunez
Director, Communications
Jenny Kerch
Manager, Communications
Finance & Investment
Matt Fettig
Vice President, Chief Investment Officer
James Howell
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Kelly Feuillet
Controller
Sean Plaisted
Analyst, Finance & Investment
Melissa Posel
Specialist, Grants & Data Administration
Michelle Matsuo
Administrator, Payroll and Accounts Payable
Danielle Light
Administrator, Finance
