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I bring nearly 30 years of experience leading nonprofit organizations to achieve their greatest impact and drive social change. Respected both locally and nationally, I have held executive and senior leadership roles, as well as served as a consultant for various nonprofits and philanthropies. Most recently, I served as the third executive leader of the Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation (LAMVCF) from January 2020 until September 2025, guiding the organization through a multi-year transition to focus on addressing inequities, advancing social justice, and strengthening community connections. I am passionate about helping others identify and amplify how they advance social good. Currently, I serve as a Board Director at the Institute for Sustainable Communities, an international environmental justice nonprofit, and volunteer with my local American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) affiliate in Mountain View. I live in Mountain View with my wife, and our sons attend Middlebury College and Grinnell College. I hold an MPA from Columbia University, a BA from Brandeis University, and a Strategic Public Sector Negotiation certificate from Harvard University. Outside of work, I can often be found walking and playing with my dog, Theo.
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What I Offer
I help foundations, donors, and nonprofit leaders design and implement high-impact strategies that foster equity, innovation, and sustainability.
Let's ConnectPhilanthropy Strategy & Grantmaking Innovation
Helping donors and funders create equitable, results-driven giving models.
Nonprofit Growth & Capacity Building
Strengthening organizations through governance, financial strategy, and leadership development.
Policy & Advocacy Impact
Driving systemic change through nonprofit-public partnerships and advocacy efforts.
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Strategic Philanthropy Advisory
Nonprofit Growth & Leadership Coaching
Equitable Grantmaking & Funding Design
Policy, Advocacy & Community Engagement
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Areas of Expertise
Strategic Philanthropy & Impact Investing
Expert in designing and leading high-impact grantmaking initiatives that align with equity, sustainability, and social justice. Advises donors and organizations on strategic giving, funding diversification, and maximizing long-term impact.
Nonprofit Leadership & Organizational Development
Guides nonprofits through transformation, scaling, and capacity building, ensuring resilience, financial sustainability, and mission-driven success. Strong experience in governance, fiscal sponsorships, and collaborative partnerships.
Community Engagement & Public Policy Advocacy
Drives systemic change by integrating public policy, advocacy, and community-driven solutions into nonprofit strategies. Builds coalitions, shapes policy discussions, and leads equitable funding initiatives to empower underrepresented communities.
Key Achievements
Leading a Philanthropic Transformation at LAMVCF
Orchestrated a strategic shift toward equity-centered philanthropy, securing and deploying over $1.2M in emergency funding during COVID-19 and pioneering fiscal sponsorship programs that distributed $2M to undocumented residents.
Expanding Community-Led Grantmaking Models
Developed and implemented 14 rounds of community participatory grantmaking, engaging 185+ community members in strategic philanthropy, reshaping funding priorities, and advancing social impact.
Elevating Nonprofit Resilience & Financial Grow
Led nonprofits through financial modernization, governance improvements, and strategic development—increasing funding from $475K to over $625K annually and securing up to $250K annually from philanthropic sources.
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