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Staff

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Alondra
Williams-Vasquez
Community Capital Program Manager
Anali
Fuentes
Donor Services Coordinator
Headshot of Anna
Anna
Jen
Grants & Contracts Manager
Headshot of Artie
Artie
Padilla
Director of DRIVE Initiatives
Ashley
Swearengin
President & CEO
Blanca
Marquez
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Headshot of Christy
Christy
Patch, JD, PhD
Director of Collective Impact
Headshot of Claudia
Claudia
Ruiz Alvarez
Director of Donor Services
Headshot of Cori
Cori
Lucero
Merced Regional Director
Headshot of Elliot
Elliott
Balch
Chief Impact Officer
Hannah
Johnson McAbee
Director of Local Philanthropy
Headshot of Heather
Heather M
Brown
Chief Operating Officer
Headshot of Julie
julie
vue
Program Manager, Race Equity & Inclusion
Karen
Aceves
Director of Economic Development & Regional Partnerships
Katherine
Schmarje Crockett, PhD
Data Manager
Headshot of Kerri
Kerri
Horn
Chief Financial Officer
Headshot of Kristina
Kristina
Solberg
Local Philanthropy Manager
Headshot of Larry
Larry
Marquez
Staff Accountant
Sarah
Moffat
Director of External Affairs
Headshot of Taylor
Taylor
Kimber
Communications Manager
Terry
Graham
Advancement Team Assistant
Headshot of Travis
Travis
Jeffus
Controller
Headshot of Zack
Zakary
Jobe
Staff Accountant
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