Our Staff
The Women's Funding Network's board and staff are working hard to put women's and girls' solutions front and center.
Communications and Marketing FellowAlanna Ford graduated Magna Cum Laude in Art and International Studies at Davidson College where she was engaged in women’s issues, body image activism and social justice work. She is especially passionate about how art can be used as a form of empowerment for women in order to create to social change.... Read More |
Finance DirectorAndrea joined us in 2007 and her background combines financial analysis, project management, and nonprofit administration. She has a bachelor’s in Economics and Sociology from Tufts University and a Master of Nonprofit Administration from the University of San Francisco. She also supports finance capacity of local Bay Area... Read More |
Office CoordinatorDayna joined Women’s Funding Network in November of 2011 after relocating to the Bay Area from Connecticut. She has a strong background in social justice activism, ranging from outreach education to legislative change. She interned with the Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund and was an active member in... Read More |
Executive CoordinatorElizabeth works closely with Women's Funding Network President and CEO Michele Ozumba to ensure a smooth flow of communication and information between the Network's San Francisco office and its constituents. Elizabeth is also charged with board relations and special projects that leverage the growth of the women... Read More |
Programs FellowAfter graduating from Davidson College with a BA in Political Science, Genevieve is excited to begin this year as the newest Lutheran Volunteer Corp Programs Fellow. While at Davidson, Genevieve coached a girls’ empowerment running group and was a member of First Responders, a group dedicated to supporting survivors of... Read More |
Program AssociateGinny joined Women’s Funding Network in 2010, transitioning from a legal background in Washington, D.C., to pursue her interests in social justice and public policy work back home in Northern California. She has a strong background in international law, social inequality and gender studies and is very interested in keeping up... Read More |
Finance AssociateJudy is a native to San Francisco and a full-time student at San Francisco State University, studying visual communications and accounting. She came to Women’s Funding Network as a volunteer in 2008 and has served as part-time staff since 2009, providing crucial administrative support to the entire organization.... Read More |
Development AssociateLiz Rivera graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Latin American Studies from Stanford University. She has a rich work and volunteer background, including Deputy Field Organizer in Virginia for the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign, fundraiser for flood victims in Tabasco, México, and fundraiser for... Read More |
President & Chief Executive OfficerMichele joined us in May 2011 after serving for 10 years as President and CEO of the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (G-CAPP). She joined G-CAPP in 1999 as its first Policy Director. From 1995-1999, Michele served as... Read More |
Network Relations ManagerNicole joins us after years of experience as a Human Resources Manager for a retail corporation. She recruited, hired and trained award winning employees for French Connection Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. After graduating with honors from The University of San Francisco with a degree in Sociology and spending... Read More |
Program OfficerShauné previously served as the director of volunteer resources at the American Red Cross Bay Area (ARCBA) before joining us in 2007. She has worked with several non-profits, focusing on poverty alleviation programs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in International Development from the University of California at Davis and a master... Read More |
Development AssociateSmitha started off her career in Consumer public relations focusing on increasing her clients’ immediate and long-term value. Brand teams she has worked on include Burger King and ConAgra Foods. After two years working in PR, Smitha transitioned into nonprofit work by accepting a position as the Development... Read More |
