our successful candidates
We are thrilled to showcase these vibrant and accomplished professionals who are transforming their organizations and making positive impact and change in their communities, all while staying true to their deep, abiding values that wear well over the long term.
Rukaiyah Adams
Chief Investment Officer
Meyer Memorial Trust
Portland, OR
A leader with a keen investment acumen that rivals Wall Street — with a deep commitment to her hometown of Portland
www.mmt.orgRon Gallo
President and CEO
Santa Barbara Foundation
Santa Barbara, CA
A Bronx-born, seasoned foundation leader with an inimitable ability to connect with — and understand — a wide variety of communities
www.sbfoundation.orgKelley Gulley
Director of Portfolio Management
Thrive Foundation for Youth
Menlo Park, CA
A minister and long-time social justice advocate devoted to disadvantaged young people, whom she sees as our nation’s future
www.thrivefoundation.orgLeslie Hatamiya
Executive Director
San Bruno Community Foundation
San Bruno, CA
A Stanford-trained lawyer with foundation experience and political savvy who contributes to her home community
www.sanbruno.ca.govCrystal Jackson
Director of Human Resources
Meyer Memorial Trust
Portland, OR
A dynamic, upbeat human resources leader who transitioned from the corporate sector into using her skills and values to have impact in her community
www.mmt.orgChas Lopez
Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion
Earthjustice
San Francisco, CA
A lawyer-turned-FBI agent who, through his commitment to equity, has devoted himself to diversity and inclusion in the nonprofit sector
www.earthjustice.orgPaula Van Ness
President and CEO
Connecticut Community Foundation
Waterbury, CT
A values-based leader and mentor who has accelerated the development of national organizations and returns to her roots at the local level
www.conncf.orgKimberly A.C. Wilson
Director of Communications
Meyer Memorial Trust
Portland, OR
A globally-minded Pulitzer Prize finalist, Kimberly is a journalist who takes storytelling to a new level on behalf of the social sector
www.mmt.org