Cliff Schireson has substantial experience in credit management, investment banking, and investment management. In 2004, he was recruited to become Director and co-head of Fixed Income at San Diego investment firm Brandes Investment Partners. While at Brandes, he was the portfolio manager working with San Diego Foundation on its investment in emerging markets equity strategy.
Today, Cliff is also a member of the board of the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System and heads its investment committee. He has served as board chair of the La Jolla Music Society and has been a member of the board of the San Diego Human Dignity Foundation. He also has been actively involved in alumni relations and fundraising for Stanford University, where he has earned multiple recognitions for his service, including the Governor’s Award.
Cliff received a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Stanford University and a master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.
On August 9, 2022, we awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.
“San Diego Foundation is proud to once again support its partners committed to increasing community-driven efforts to enhance accessible outdoor space, encourage youth to learn more through hands-on education and create the next generation of environmental stewards in the San Diego region,” said Christiana DeBenedict, SDF Director of Environment Initiatives.
This year’s grantees will help address these inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San Diego County.
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