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Vince Sales is the CEO of Everyday Impact Consulting, a consulting firm providing services tailored to the unique needs of nonprofit, governmental, philanthropic, and corporate organizations to build meaningful relationships to create social good. Vince has more than 28 years of combined experience in higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and philanthropic foundations. In his various…

Matthew G. Jacobs joined CalPERS as general counsel in July 2014. He is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the Legal Office, the Enterprise Compliance Office, the Information Security Office, and our Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Matt draws on a depth of experience in both the public and private sectors to provide guidance on…

Bret currently serves as President of the Yolo County Community Foundation Board of Directors and is Chair of the Investment Committee for the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.  Throughout his 45-year career, Bret has contributed significantly to business success at numerous organizations of varied size and purpose, among them a Fortune 50 firm, a leading investments…

Gordon is the Founder and Senior Partner of 3fold Communications, an award-winning marketing & advertising agency in Sacramento, California that connects healthcare, higher education, and government clients with their customers and communities. Prior to founding 3fold in 2004, Gordon, who was born in New Zealand, and raised in South America, worked with government, political, nonprofit,…

Angela is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur who founded Bargas Environmental Consulting (Bargas) in 2012 to combine her passions for natural sciences and for supporting sound development and growth in California.  As its sole proprietor and leader, she brings her experience in managing complex projects for the gas and electric transmission energy sector, residential and commercial land…

Kwame Anku is the Founding Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Black Star Fund, an early-stage venture capital fund. Recently named the 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Kwame is also one of only twenty-one recipients of the prestigious Aspen Ascend Fellowship from The Aspen Institute. Kwame entered…

Jonathan Lederer, CFA | Director at Mission Creek Capital Partners. In his role at Mission Creek, Mr. Lederer provides investment management and advisory services on a discretionary basis for institutional, private clients and other advisors. Mr. Lederer joined the Sacramento Region Community Foundation board of directors in 2020 and has served on the Investment Committee…

Garry Maisel’s commitment to the community is evident in his every action as President and CEO of Western Health Advantage (WHA). As President, Garry has provided leadership at WHA from its start-up in 1996 to the present, with a current annual revenue of more than $800 million. WHA focuses on improving healthcare access and affordability…

Kathy is Senior Vice President for Hawksbill Group, a global diversified business and communications consulting firm based in Washington, DC that provides strategic counsel in public affairs, corporate communications, and business operations. She recently became a Principal at Hawksbill Advisors, a Hawksbill Group company focused on public policy and external and regulatory affairs worldwide. Previously,…

Naomi Wilson is the Sacramento Region Community Foundation’s Chief Financial Officer, responsible for accounting and financial reporting. Prior to joining the Foundation in 2023, Naomi served for seven years as Finance Director for the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera, where she worked closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors in managing accounting, budget development,…

Regina Van Zant serves as Executive Assistant to the CEO and as Office Manager at the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. A dedicated member of the team for nearly 15 years, Regina is often the first person to greet visitors to the Foundation’s office. She provides exceptional care for everyone who engages with the Foundation, from…

Jasmine Ripoyla is the Senior Communications Coordinator for the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. She manages social media pages for the Foundation, assists in updating external communications, and covers media for Foundation events. Jasmine grew up in Stockton, alongside five siblings. In December 2019, she graduated from California State University, Sacramento with her Bachelor of Science in…

As the Philanthropy Coordinator at the Foundation, Brigid Powers is dedicated to creating positive change within our community. Brigid understands the importance of building strong connections and fostering collaboration, and is driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact. Raised by a mother who dedicated herself to volunteering and nonprofit efforts, Brigid developed an early understanding of…

Maria Ruñez Patrick serves as the Foundation’s Accounting Manager and is responsible for the Finance department’s daily operations, providing strategic oversight and analytical support to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. She brings with her over a decade of experience in the financial industry, working for a large mutual fund company and top financial advisor. Her experience ranges…

As Director of Community Impact, Monica leads the Sacramento Region Community Foundation’s learning and evaluation efforts and supports its impact programs and nonprofit capacity-building initiatives. Her ongoing work is informed by significant educational and professional experience related to public health and community development.  Since joining the Foundation in 2018, Monica has led Big Day of Giving, the dual…