Staff

Alondra
Williams-Vasquez

Community Capital Program Manager

Role

Provides oversight of community-based job creation, economic development, and capital absorption for Fresno DRIVE.

Education

BA - Business Administration University of Phoenix

MBA - Community Economic Development Southern New Hampshire University

Fun Fact

Alondra creates visual art, loves to write, and enjoys hanging out with her husband and 16 children.

Anali
Fuentes

Donor Services Coordinator

anali@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6184

Role

Coordinates scholarships, grants, and fund management. Provides support to Scholarship Committees.

Education

BA Collaborative Health and Human Services CSU Monterey

Fun Fact

Anali enjoys music festivals and spending time with loved ones.

Anna
Jen

Grants & Contracts Manager

anna@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6197

Role

Responsible for creating, streamlining, and managing processes and procedures for grants and contracts at the Foundation.

Education

MBA and MA - Sustainable Development Brandeis University

Fun Fact

Anna loves to travel! She lived abroad in China after college and has visited 30+ countries.

Artie
Padilla

Director of DRIVE Initiatives

artie@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 250-6860

Role

Coordinates the 14 DRIVE initiatives to reach the ultimate goal of an inclusive economy in the Central Valley.

Education

BA - Business Administration CSU Northridge

Certificates: CRI Trauma Informed Trainer, VORP Facilitation, ACE Fitness Instructor

Fun Fact

Artie appreciates all forms of recreation, including riding bikes and horses.

Ashley
Swearengin

President & CEO

ashley@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6185

Role

Oversees the overall management and direction of the Foundation.

Education

BS – Business Administration Fresno State University

MBA Fresno State University

Fun Fact

Ashley is not a native Californian. She was born and raised in the southern midwest and still has close family ties in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Her favorite pastime is doing anything with her family!

Blanca
Marquez

Executive Assistant to the CEO

blanca@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 226-5600

Role

Provides administrative support to the executive office, board of directors, and Impact Team, including scheduling and coordination of events.

Education

BS – Kinesiology, Exercise Science Fresno State

Fun Fact

Blanca has over 20 house plants and has quite the collection of Starbucks coffee tumblers.

Christy
Patch, JD, PhD

Director of Collective Impact

christy@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6188

Role

Works to maximize the impact of investments made in the Foundation’s programs and initiatives and leads measurement and evaluation efforts.

Education

BA - History UC Berkeley

Ph.D. Public Health UC San Diego

JD UC Davis

MA - Kinesiology Fresno State University

Fun Fact

Christy’s favorite pastime is making homemade pasta dinners for friends and family!

Claudia
Ruiz Alvarez

Director of Donor Services

claudia@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6182

Role

Responsible for management of donor funds, customer service, and gift and fund intake.

Education

BS - Health Science Fresno State University

MPA - Public Administration Fresno State University

Fun Fact

Claudia has seen every episode of Law & Order SVU at least 20 times.

Cori
Lucero

Merced Regional Director

cori@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6199

Role

Administers the Central Valley Opportunity Fund, which is dedicated to supporting programs and initiatives in Merced.

Education

BS UC San Diego

Fun Fact

Cori is a dedicated dog mom to Otis and certified yoga instructor.

Elliott
Balch

Chief Impact Officer

elliott@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6192

Role

Responsible for the Foundation’s funded projects, programmatic initiatives, and investment strategy. Leads the Impact team.

Education

BS - Physics Harvard University

MPP University of Chicago

Fun Fact

Elliott has personally designed, had permitted, and built a bathroom, kitchen, and detached garage.

Hannah
Johnson McAbee

Director of Local Philanthropy

hannah@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6187

Role

Responsible for fundraising, public relations, donor development and communications.

Education

BS - Marketing Fresno State University

Fun Fact

Hannah likes spending time with her family.

Heather M
Brown

Chief Operating Officer

heather@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6189

Role

Responsible for general operations, human resources, and board support. Leads the Advancement Team.

Education

BA - Latin Language and Literature University of Richmond

MBA Averett University

Fun Fact

Heather is a West Coaster by way of Virginia.

julie
vue

Program Manager, Race Equity & Inclusion

julie@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6196

Role

Oversees racial equity and inclusion efforts and accountability for Foundation initiatives.

Education

BS UC Irvine

M.Ed - Social and Cultural Analysis CSU Long Beach

Fun Fact

In julie's spare time, she loves to cook and aspires to be a pitmaster.

Karen
Aceves

Director of Economic Development & Regional Partnerships

karen@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6190

Role

Serves as the lead on multi-county economic development initiatives, including the Fresno-Merced Future of Food Initiative and the Valley CERF Initiative.

Education

BA - Spanish Language and Literature Chapman University

Fun Fact

Karen is raising her daughter to be a kind and strong woman.

Katherine
Schmarje Crockett, PhD

Data Manager

katherine@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6186

Role

Evaluates CVCF initiatives, builds community partners’ evaluation capacity, and uses data to tell the story of CVCF’s impact on inclusive economic growth.

Education

BS - Health Sciences San Diego State University

MPH - Epidemiology University of California, Davis

PhD - Global Health San Diego State University & University of California, San Diego

Fun Fact

While conducting research in Uganda, Katie once had to challenge a troop of monkeys that were blocking her apartment building door. Thankfully, no monkeys or humans were harmed!

Kerri
Horn

Chief Financial Officer

kerri@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6180

Role

Responsible for fiscal compliance and financial management. Leads the Stewardship Team.

Education

BS - Accounting Fresno State University

MBA Fresno State University

Fun Fact

Kerri enjoys spending time with family on the coast.

Kristina
Solberg

Local Philanthropy Manager

kristina@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6191

Role

Cultivates and grows relationships with Friends of the Foundation and assists with donor relations.

Education

BA - Political Science Fresno State

MPA Fresno State University

Fun Fact

Kristina teaches an American Government course at Clovis Community College.

Larry
Marquez

Staff Accountant

larry@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6181

Role

Assists with month-end close, reconciling investment and banking accounts, approving grants, and accounts payable.

Education

BS - Accountancy Fresno State University

Fun Fact

Larry races in triathlons and loves soccer.

Sarah
Moffat

Director of External Affairs

sarah@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6183

Role

Responsible for building partnerships with government and business stakeholders, including supporting the Council of Business Sponsors and the Central Valley Legislative Roundtable.

Education

BS - Political Science and Government Fresno State University

Fun Fact

Sarah is a Madera native, downtown Fresno enthusiast and owner/investor of Full Circle Brewing, Fresno’s oldest operating brewery in Fresno history.

Taylor
Kimber

Communications Manager

taylor@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6198

Role

Develops external communications and plans major events.

Education

BA -Communications and Media Technology Academy of Art University

Fun Fact

Taylor’s family runs a local newspaper.

Terry
Graham

Advancement Team Assistant

terry@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 226-5600

Role

Assists staff with variety of projects.

Education

High School Diploma

45 Years of Marriage

Fun Fact

Terry enjoys family time with grandkids, long walks on the beach.

Travis
Jeffus

Controller

travis@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6193

Role

Responsible for fiscal compliance and financial management.

Education

BS - Accounting and Finance Fresno Pacific University

Fun Fact

Travis enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Zakary
Jobe

Staff Accountant

zakary@centralvalleycf.org

(559) 825-6194

Role

Assists with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, credit card reconciliation, and month-end close.

Education

BS - Business Administration Fresno State University

Fun Fact

Zakary likes to fish, kayak, and camp.

Alondra
Williams-Vasquez

Community Capital Program Manager

Anali
Fuentes

Donor Services Coordinator

Anna
Jen

Grants & Contracts Manager

Artie
Padilla

Director of DRIVE Initiatives

Ashley
Swearengin

President & CEO

Blanca
Marquez

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Christy
Patch, JD, PhD

Director of Collective Impact

Claudia
Ruiz Alvarez

Director of Donor Services

Cori
Lucero

Merced Regional Director

Elliott
Balch

Chief Impact Officer

Hannah
Johnson McAbee

Director of Local Philanthropy

Heather M
Brown

Chief Operating Officer

julie
vue

Program Manager, Race Equity & Inclusion

Karen
Aceves

Director of Economic Development & Regional Partnerships

Katherine
Schmarje Crockett, PhD

Data Manager

Kerri
Horn

Chief Financial Officer

Kristina
Solberg

Local Philanthropy Manager

Larry
Marquez

Staff Accountant

Sarah
Moffat

Director of External Affairs

Taylor
Kimber

Communications Manager

Terry
Graham

Advancement Team Assistant

Travis
Jeffus

Controller

Zakary
Jobe

Staff Accountant

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