REDF - Key Persons


Abigail Flis

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Capacity Building

Adam Smith

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • VP of Product Management at YouTube
Adam is VP of Product Management at YouTube, where he leads the Music and Premium subscription initiatives. Adam began his Google (now Alphabet) career in 2003, overseeing Google Book Search. He has subsequently led several product management, design, and content partnership teams throughout Google and YouTube, including the Kids, Sports, News, and Education groups. He also lived in Tokyo for a number of years, leading YouTube and Google product teams in Asia Pacific. Before joining Google, Adam was a VP of New Media for Random House, Inc. (Bertelsmann), where he was responsible for digital strategy and new technology initiatives. He also worked in media and telecommunications investment banking in New York and Hong Kong. Adam lives in San Francisco with his wife and family. He received an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a B.S. from the University of California at Berkeley. He joined the REDF board in 2009.

Ana Gutierrez

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate, Government Partnerships & Policy

Angie Foster-Hintz

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate, Finance & Accounting

Aster Ghebreslasie

Job Titles:
  • Associate, Finance and Accounting

Bonnie Boswell Hamilton

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Producer of Bonnie Boswell Reports - a
Bonnie Boswell is the creator and producer of Bonnie Boswell Reports-a series of news feature stories and Bonnie Boswell Presents-a 30-minute news magazine. Both broadcast and entities appear on KCET and PBS SoCal in Greater Los Angeles. Bonnie's topics cover community and culture and range from conversations with musician Hancock and attorney Bryan Stevenson to coverage of childhood trauma, racism and help for the unsheltered. Bonnie joined REDF's Board in 2016.

Brian Burrell

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Community

Brian Williams - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Director, Human Resources
As the Director of Talent, Brian Williams manages REDF's human resources practices, employee relations, and talent management strategy. Additionally he heads REDF's recruitment and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Brian has a passion for helping others reach their full potential both personally and professionally. He's been able to apply that passion and help employees become their best selves across industries, including financial services, health care, and government services - with expertise in employee relations, training and development, and recruitment and staffing. Prior to joining REDF, Brian worked at WestEd and Westside Community Services where he restructured the human resources department and successfully negotiated a labor contract that took into account diversity and inclusion across the agency. Outside of work, Brian is an avid cyclist and has completed the AIDS Life Cycle five times! At home you can find him cooking up homemade stews with spices sourced from Morocco or preparing his favorite dish, Boeuf Bourguignon.

Carla Javits

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Senior Advisor

Carrie McKellogg

Job Titles:
  • Chief
  • Program Officer
Chief Program Officer Carrie McKellogg is responsible for implementing REDF's bold 2021-2025 strategic plan that centers our work on people of color and those who share the lived experience of the people they employ. Carrie works closely with staff and stakeholders of the organization to expand REDF's funding and business advisory services nationwide to serve growing employment social enterprises and the people they employ. Carrie also serves as the CEO of the REDF Impact Investing Fund, which was recently awarded CDFI certification. After fifteen years in international policy and development, Carrie came to REDF because of its clear mission focus and unique, market-based approach to supporting enterprises that create jobs for those who need them most. Inspired by core values that promote good communication and inclusion, she's committed to using innovation to achieve REDF's goals and ensure it remains a leader in the field. A graduate of UC Berkeley with a BA in Political Science and Portuguese and Spanish Literature, Carrie also has an MA in International Economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Together with REDF CEO Carla Javits, Carrie authored an article for the Federal Reserve Bank's What Works Series in 2017, "Toward the North Star: Reorienting Workforce Development to Improve Long-Term Outcomes". An avid traveler, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and playing the piano.

Carrie Rosales

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Learning & Evidence

Chelsea Oruche

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Outreach

Chet P. Hewitt - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Member of the Board
  • CEO of Sierra Health Foundation
REDF Board member Chet P. Hewitt knows from personal experience the difference a job can make. As a troubled teenager, Hewitt had been incarcerated in Rikers Island. The arc of his life changed when two men in his neighborhood offered him a job after his release. In short order, Hewitt began to turn his life around: he entered college, earned a degree in law, and pursued a career in social services. As Director at The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, Hewitt worked with youth that were cycling in and out of the system, just like he had. These were young people in trouble for theft, property crimes, or dealing drugs. The crimes they committed weren't an aberration, Hewitt recalls. "Often the reason was economic, as many youth needed to help pay the rent and buy groceries." When he asked about the one thing the system could do to help, most responded, "Can you get me a job?" Today, Hewitt is the CEO of Sierra Health Foundation, a private philanthropy that provides grants to nonprofits that promote health and wellness in 26 counties in Northern California. In that role, Hewitt sees the direct connection between jobs and health. "Communities that lose their economic viability, families that lose wage earners, and individuals that lose jobs often experience declines in their health," he says. That insight, coupled with his own personal experience, drives Hewitt's passionate advocacy for the transformative nature of work. It's just one of the reasons Hewitt serves on the REDF Board. REDF's ability to invest in organizations that provide jobs while supporting the people they employ, Hewitt says, "is incredibly powerful and an example of what impact philanthropy is all about." The beauty of REDF, according to Hewitt, is that "it doesn't judge people based on what has impeded their ability to find gainful employment in the past. Rather, it looks at how jobs can transform their lives and communities in the future." As CEO of a regional foundation, Hewitt recognizes the power of a system-wide approach to change. "What REDF understands is that success in social enterprise cannot be a one-off," Hewitt says. "REDF is working to take idiosyncratic success and turn it into a field. REDF knows there are models, structures, and lessons to be deployed and scaled up nationally." Hewitt knows the model can be successful. After all, he's lived it. "My life's trajectory changed when I was offered a job," Hewitt says. He offered this challenge: "Think of what could be achieved if you take my simple story and multiply it millions of times over." Chet P. Hewitt has more than 25 years experience working in the public and nonprofit sectors, and has served as the President and CEO of Sierra Health Foundation since September 2007. During his tenure at Sierra Health, Chet has been credited with increasing the foundation's impact by establishing new mission-driven grant programs and creating local, state and national partnerships. Prior to joining the foundation, Chet spent five years as the Agency Director for the Alameda County Social Services Agency, where he was credited with transforming its child welfare system into a national model. He also worked as Associate Director for the Rockefeller Foundation in New York, and established and managed the West Coast office in San Francisco. Chet has received several national awards, including the Annie E. Casey Foundation Child and Family Leaders Fellowship and the 2009 Black Child Welfare Administrator of the Year. Chet is a frequent lecturer on philanthropy and public sector leadership, and advises localities around the country on issues related to the transformation of public systems. Chet serves on several boards, including Grantmakers in Health, Social Interest Solutions, Public Policy Institute of California's Advisory Board, United Way of the California Capital Region, Sacramento Metro Chamber and Valley Vision. Born and raised in New York City, Chet credits life experience as the source of his commitment to serve those less fortunate than himself. In addition to his work, he enjoys cycling and gardening. Chet and his wife, Laura, are active partners in raising their sons, Chet and Stephan. Chet joined REDF's Board in 2011.

Chris O'Donnell

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
Chris O' Donnell has been acting professionally since the early 1990's. He appeared in major motion pictures including Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), Scent of a Woman (1992), Mad Love (1995) and Vertical Limit (2000). Mr. O' Donnell earned much of his fame from his acting roles in NCIS: Los Angeles (2009-present) and Batman (1997). He took an interest in philanthropy using his celebrity to bring attention to important social concerns. In 2000, Mr. O' Donnell participated in a golf event, raising over $500,000 for the Motion Picture and Television Fund. He was featured in a video for America Wants You campaign in 2012, urging companies to think about the 800,000 unemployed veterans first when making hiring decisions. Mr. O' Donnell was born in Winnetka, Illinois. He attended Loyola Academy (Chicago) and UCLA and graduated from Boston College in 1992 with a BA in Marketing. Aside from his current involvement in acting and philanthropy, Mr. O'Donnell is also dedicated to spending time with his wife and five children. He joined REDF's Board in 2013.

Christine Do

Job Titles:
  • Human Resources Representative

Colin Gage

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Information Technology

Dan Rose

Job Titles:
  • Secretary
  • Chairman of Coatue Ventures
Dan Rose is Chairman of Coatue Ventures. Prior to Coatue, Dan spent 20 years in leadership roles at both Amazon and Facebook. Dan was at Amazon from 1999-2006, where he managed retail divisions and helped incubate the Kindle. As a VP at Facebook from 2006-2019, Dan helped grow the company from 130 employees to over 35,000 and was responsible for early monetization strategy, business development, M&A and community operations. As the senior interface to all of Facebook's strategic partners for 13 years, Dan led a global team managing multiple ecosystems including media, mobile and commerce. Dan has personally made more than 100 angel investments including Gusto, TripActions, OpenDoor, Flexport, Airtable and Figma. Dan attended University of Michigan Business School and graduated from Harvard College. Dan is an avid surfer and golfer, and has a passion for working with visionary entrepreneurs to invent the future. Dan joined REDF's Board in 2013.

David Samuels

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer David Samuels is responsible for leading and managing finance, information technology, human resources, legal compliance, and facilities. David and his teams work to deliver outstanding services to internal and external clients with an approach based on continuous incremental improvement, systems enhancements, and strong collaborative teams. After earning his CPA while at Arthur Andersen, and his MBA from UC Berkeley, David has accumulated over 25 years of CFO-COO experience in different industries and geographies, including CFAO of Bio-Rad Laboratories French subsidiary in Paris, Director of Finance at eBay in San Jose, CFO at Backroads in Berkeley, and CFO-COO at Rubicon Programs, Inc. in Richmond, CA. David has also acquired considerable experience in the Social Enterprise sector from his work at Rubicon Programs where he was involved in managing and growing bakery and landscape service social enterprises, along with social service programs. In addition to his CFO work, David has an undergraduate background in the sciences, and several years of field research experience with the University of California and the Israeli Institute of Agricultural research. He has also done more than his share of manual labor, driving trucks, tractors, field work, kitchen work, and more. David has traveled extensively, holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and France, and is an avid cyclist, hiker, and gardener.

Deana Frank

Job Titles:
  • Director, Development

Debbie Chou

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager, Growth Portfolio

Dina Wilderson

Job Titles:
  • Director, Learning & Evidence
Director of Learning & Evidence Dina Wilderson, PhD, develops and leads REDF's evidence strategy and deepens the organization's culture of learning and continuous improvement. By supporting the generation and use of evidence by internal and external stakeholders, Dina bolsters the evidence base for employment social enterprises to improve outcomes for REDF's partners and increase investments in the field. Through analysis and thought partnership, Dina elevates actionable insights from data and supports REDF programs in making evidence-informed decisions. This work includes assessing equity in access and outcomes within REDF, its programs, and at partner enterprises. Dina has devoted her career to increasing access to opportunities for those who have been systemically excluded and is passionate about the ability of employment social enterprises to drive economic justice and racial equity. REDF's commitment to advance equity, both internally and across its programs, drew her to the organization. For over 20 years, Dina has been helping mission-driven organizations measure and understand their impact. Previously, she served as Learning and Impact Officer at YouthCare Seattle, where she developed the organization's first-ever Learning and Impact Department to enhance program evaluation and performance management activities. Dina also served as Chief of Research and Evaluation at Larkin Street Youth Services in San Francisco. For over a decade, she led the youth-serving organization's program evaluation, performance management, thought leadership dissemination, and advocacy activities. Most recently, Dina served as a Consultant for Youth Collaboratory, working to expand their Youth Housing Justice Initiative. Dina received her BA in Psychology from Macalester College and her PhD in Child and Family Studies from Syracuse University. When not at REDF, you can find her traveling, exploring the great outdoors, practicing yoga, or listening to live music.

Elena Quintana

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Executive Director of the Institute on Public Safety and Social Justice at Adler University
Elena Quintana is the Executive Director of the Institute on Public Safety and Social Justice at Adler University in downtown Chicago. Elena focuses on work that promotes socially just solutions to public safety challenges. This work requires creating strategic partnerships with community members and community-based agencies, law enforcement, detention facility staff and inmates, universities, and governments. Her work focuses on legal system reform, violence prevention, reentry, therapeutic approaches to dealing with trauma, and methods to address racial equity. Elena attended the University of California at Santa Cruz, and studied Clinical and Community Psychology at DePaul University, earning her Ph.D. there. She volunteers working with people who have been incarcerated to assure that they will land on their feet with what they need to be successful. For leisure she enjoys baking, art, and attending live musical events. She joined REDF's board in 2021.

Elizabeth Heredia

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager, Capacity Building

Elizabeth Y.A. Ferguson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Managing Director of the Drexel Oceania
Elizabeth Y.A. Ferguson is the Managing Director of the Drexel Oceania LLC. Prior to joining Drexel Oceania LLC, she was the Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the Bay Area Family of Funds at the Bay Area Council where she managed private equity and venture capital funds: Bay Area Smart Growth Fund I and II, Bay Area Equity Fund I and DBL Equity Fund - BAEF II. The Family of Funds are "double bottom line" funds created to deliver market rates of return, and at the same time, significant social, economic and environmental returns to low and moderate income communities. Ms. Ferguson was also a financial executive with Bank of America for over twenty years. She most recently served as Managing Director and Head of Marketing for Bank of America's Global Corporate and Investment Bank. Ms. Ferguson's broad background in financial services includes management positions with Bank of America in the U.S. and Asia, with industry expertise in technology, energy, construction, manufacturing, healthcare and consumer products. She has held senior roles in corporate and investment banking, strategic planning, marketing, and finance. Ms. Ferguson is a native of San Francisco and a resident of the Bay Area. She is a summa cum laude graduate of UC Berkeley with a B.A. in political science and has an MBA from Stanford Business School. Ms. Ferguson serves as Board President of California-Asia Business Council and has served on the boards for the Alliance for Community Development, Drew School, On Lok, Inc., REDF, Summerbridge and the Bay Area advisory board of US Bank. Elizabeth joined REDF's Board in 2008.

Emilie Linick

Job Titles:
  • Director, Impact Lending
Emilie Linick is responsible for directing and growing REDF's Impact Lending practice. She develops REDF's short and long-term lending strategy, identifies partnership opportunities, and leads the functions of business development, loan originations, and portfolio risk management, all with a strong customer focus. Emilie enjoys working with REDF's borrowers and developing innovative and flexible solutions to meet their financing needs for growth. Prior to joining REDF, Emilie spent eight years at Capital Impact Partners, one of the largest community development financial institutions (CDFIs) in the country. During her tenure there, she was on both the originations and portfolio management teams, and as a Senior Loan Officer, was instrumental in positioning CIP as a strategic partner and thought leader in the education space. Emilie also spent many years in the direct social service and education sectors before transitioning to community development finance. Emilie holds a BA from Dartmouth College and an MBA from the Lorry I. Lokey School of Business and Public Policy at Mills College. She has served on the board of the Prisoners Literature Project. Outside of the office, you can find Emilie working towards her goal of reading 100 books a year, hiking along rugged coastlines, taking letterpress and other art classes, curating R&B playlists, and supporting small businesses (especially ones that sell denim, chocolate, and big hats).

Galiana Fajardo

Job Titles:
  • Principal, Capacity Building

Gemma North

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager, Learning & Evidence

George R. Roberts - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board
George R. Roberts graduated from Culver Military Academy in 1962. He attended Claremont McKenna College, graduating in 1966 and attended the University of California (Hastings) Law School, graduating in 1969. He was one of the founding partners of KKR in 1976. Today, KKR is a leading global investment firm that manages investments across multiple asset classes including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit and hedge funds. Prior to founding KKR, Mr. Roberts was in the corporate finance department of Bear, Stearns & Co. from 1969-1976, having become a partner at the age of 29. He has been the director of several public and private corporations as well as cultural and educational institutions. Civic organizations include: Board of San Francisco Symphony, Board of San Francisco Ballet, Board of Fine Arts Museum and the Board of Trustees for Claremont McKenna. Mr. Roberts is a founding member of REDF's Board.

Gregory Ericksen

Job Titles:
  • Director of Government Partnerships
  • Director, Government Partnerships & Policy
Greg Ericksen, Director of Government Partnerships & Policy, leads REDF's strategy to inform and influence federal, state, and local policymakers to promote the growth of and investment in ESEs and removal of barriers for ESE employees. He also oversees REDF's government programs including LA:RISE, SNAP E&T, and Los Angeles County CFET. Greg joins REDF after spending more than 15 years in federal government and the non-profit sector. Most recently, Greg served as a Program Officer at the Corporation for National and Community Service where he oversaw a portfolio of AmeriCorps and Senior Corps projects. Prior to CNCS, he was the State Program Director at the American Red Cross, providing disaster preparedness and response throughout California. Inspired by REDF's innovative approach of using social enterprise to solve some of our country's most pressing challenges, Greg is excited to apply his depth of experience and deep-seated belief in the power of community engagement to grow public-private partnerships in Southern California. Greg earned his BA from John Carroll University and his MPA from California State University, Long Beach. On most weekends you can find him, along with his wife and two young daughters, Norah and Elodie, on their favorite SoCal Beach swimming, surfing and having fun!

Harris Barton

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Founder and Managing Director of H. Barton Asset Management
  • Private Equity Investor
As the founder and managing director of H. Barton Asset Management, Harris Barton manages four venture capital funds that specialize in providing capital to up-and-coming VC-backed technology startups and four venture capital funds of the country's top-tier VCs, for total assets under management of $950 million. Prior to H. Barton Asset Management, Mr. Barton was a founding partner of HRJ Capital, an investment firm specializing in private equity funds. Mr. Barton became a private equity investor during his football career, where as an All-Pro offensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers he earned three Super Bowl wins. Today, he brings the same passion, dedication and teamwork to both his financial and philanthropic endeavors. In 2004, Mr. Barton founded Champion Charities with his friend and former NFL teammate Ronnie Lott. Dedicated to eradicating brain cancer and helping those afflicted with the disease, the charity has raised more than $20 million for research and patient care. Embracing his mantra of "always give back," Mr. Barton also focuses his energy on helping and inspiring disadvantaged youth through motivational speeches, volunteer programs and fundraising events. Mr. Barton holds a BA in Finance from the University of North Carolina.

Jaclynn Coussa

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications

Jalpa Patel

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director, Community

Jeff Bergquist

Job Titles:
  • Senior Director, Program Services

Jess Nizar

Job Titles:
  • Executive Operations Lead

Jesse Rogers

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Co - Founder of Altamont Capital Partners
Jesse Rogers is co-founder of Altamont Capital Partners. Previously, he co-founded and was co-principal managing director of Golden Gate Capital. Prior to GGC, Jesse was a long-time partner at Bain & Co., where he founded and served as global head of Bain's Private Equity Group. He was also elected to the firm's board of directors and governance committee. Jesse received a BA from Stanford university and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is a current or past member of the board of many public/private companies. In addition, he has served on several non-profit boards: Harvard Business School's Board of Dean's Advisors, REDF, Stanford University's DAPER Investment Fund, The Stanford Athletic Board (Exec Comm.), Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (vice chair), Stanford Parent's Advisory Board (co-chair with his wife), and The Stanford Challenge Leadership Committee. He and his wife, Mindy Rogers, reside in Atherton and have three adult children.

Kalen Cornelious

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager, Government Partnerships & Policy

Karen Chern

Job Titles:
  • Senior Director, Programs

Karina Vadillo

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager, Loan Originations

Ken Gatmaitan

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Finance & Accounting

Kennedy Joseph

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate, Government Partnerships & Policy

Kristen Green

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager, Capacity Building

Kurt Kargou

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Growth Portfolio

Lauren Jordan

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Accelerator

Lauren Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Principal, Accelerator

Lori Warren

Job Titles:
  • Director of Marketing & Communications
  • Director, Marketing & Communications
As Director of Marketing & Communications Lori brings to REDF over 20 years of experience helping nonprofits and foundations increase the impact of their work by embracing the power of branding and strategic communications. Lori started her career in the for profit sector, managing accounts and conducting qualitative research at advertising agencies in NY and SF. Lori's move into the nonprofit sector was driven by her firm belief that the principles of marketing could be used to benefit society, not just encourage consumption, and she has been turning that belief into reality ever since. In her spare time, Lori likes to hike in the many beautiful open spaces and state parks that abound in Northern California, ride the waves in Southern California, cook, enjoy time with friends, laugh, and ponder the human condition. She graduated with honors from Rutgers University with a BA in psychology and received her MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with a concentration in marketing and decision science.

Lual Charles

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager, Institutional Partnerships & Grants

Maggie Turner

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Government Partnerships & Policy

Manie Grewal

Job Titles:
  • Head of Policy
As REDF's Head of Policy, Manie promotes social enterprise growth and employee earning power through the development and execution of federal, state, and local public policy. She also supports the development and implementation of social enterprise ecosystems across the country through coalition building, strategic partnership, and public policy. Manie joins REDF with 15 years of nonprofit experience including working for housing justice for low-income families, economic justice for undocumented immigrants, and reproductive justice for women and girls of color. In her previous role, Manie served Californian Senator Loni Hancock and was the lead staff for REDF's first economic development bill (CA SB 1219 - Hancock), which would have allowed for social enterprises to procure contracts with the state, and in turn giving more opportunity to individuals who face the most barriers in employment. At Forward Together, Manie built a California statewide policy program with great velocity that, through power mapping and organizing ranging from traditional methods to advanced digital, passed a comprehensive sex education bill (CA AB 329 - Weber). As a policy and advocacy expert, Manie continues to connect decision-makers with people who are all too often marginalized in our society in order to foster systematic change. Manie obtained her BA in Sociology and Gender Studies from Indiana University, and her MPH in Community Health Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago. When she's not helping to create economic opportunity at REDF, Manie enjoys time with her family, performing in comedy sketches, following Hoosier basketball, and Bhangra dancing.

Margo Muñoz

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate, Government Partnerships & Policy

Maria Kim - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • President

Maria S. Salinas

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
Maria S. Salinas is the President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, the largest business association in Los Angeles County representing member companies and serving the interests of more than 235,000 businesses across the Los Angeles region. Ms. Salinas took the helm of the organization in August of 2018 and became the first woman and Latina to lead the Chamber in its 132-year history. An accomplished business woman, entrepreneur and a determined community leader, Ms. Salinas' business acumen and financial expertise provides her with the right experience to lead the L.A. Area Chamber. Ms. Salinas, a steward of the Chamber's new vision, "A Thriving Region for All," has re-imagined the role of the Chamber. The Chamber looks to the future with a vision to build an inclusive economy and lead in three pillar areas of focus: advocacy work, global engagement and through community collaboration for economic growth and mobility. Ms. Salinas is an appointee to Governor Gavin Newsom's Commission on the Future of Work and named to his Business and Jobs Recovery Task Force. She was appointed to the US Chamber of Commerce's Committee of 100, a distinction reserved for the top 100 Chambers across the country. She represents the Los Angeles business community in state- wide policy initiatives with the Coalition of Regional Economic Association Leaders (R.E.A.L.). She is an appointee of Mayor Eric Garcetti to the MEXLA Commission, a foreign policy initiative between Mexico and Los Angeles. She serves on the Board of Directors of The Music Center, Pacific Council, UnidosUS and Southern California Leadership Network among others. Ms. Salinas lives in Pasadena, California, with her husband and their four sons. She joined REDF's board in 2021.

Maura Welch

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director, Capacity Building

Megan Christenson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager, Loan Portfolio

Melinda Mann

Job Titles:
  • Major Gifts Officer

Nicole Ballin

Job Titles:
  • Principal, Growth Portfolio

Nicole Masters

Job Titles:
  • Senior Principal, Programs

Peter Lippman

Job Titles:
  • Director, Finance & Accounting

Phillip Estes

Job Titles:
  • Board Treasurer / RIIF Board Treasurer

Reena De Asis

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager, Government Partnerships & Policy

Rony Cepeda Mekosh

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Capacity Building

Ryan Nolan - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
  • Member of the Board
  • Member of the Board of Directors of the PBS Foundation and the Global Leadership Council at the Natural Resources Defense Council
Ryan is a managing director in the Technology, Media and Telecom Group and global co-head of Software in the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs. He advises companies on a broad range of transactions, including M&A, initial public offerings, debt and equity financings and activism defense. Ryan joined Goldman Sachs in 2012 and was named managing director in 2015 and partner in 2020. Prior to joining the firm, Ryan was a senior associate at Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Ryan is a member of the Board of Directors of the PBS Foundation and the Global Leadership Council at the Natural Resources Defense Council. Ryan earned a BBA in Finance, summa cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame in 2001, a JD from the Duke University School of Law in 2006 and an MBA from the Duke University Fuqua School of Business in 2006.

Saaleha Bey

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate, Accelerator

Sam Babineau

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate, Government Partnerships & Policy

Sarah Bruhns

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate, Development

Sarah Burns

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Growth Portfolio

Sarah Christiano

Job Titles:
  • Marketing & Communications Manager
  • Manager, Marketing & Communications
Sarah has devoted her career to using the power of storytelling for social good. As an Account Executive with Fenton, a social change communications agency in Washington, D.C., she worked with non-profit and foundation clients across the country to develop and execute comprehensive communications campaigns. Most recently, Sarah managed communications for the non-profit Equal Rights Advocates. In her free time, Sarah enjoys exploring the San Francisco Bay Area with her dog, traveling, reading, and cooking. She holds a B.A. in Government from Georgetown University.

Sean Tennerson

Job Titles:
  • Principal, Community

Sharmeen Ul-Mulk

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Community

Stephen Downey

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Revenue Accounting & Compliance

Stuart Davidson

Job Titles:
  • Board Vice Chair / RIIF Board Secretary

Trini Rios

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Growth Portfolio

Whitney Lovell

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager, Growth Portfolio

William Portnof

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Capacity Building

Yodit Beyene

Job Titles:
  • Director, Accelerator

Yon Jimenez-Macuso

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Learning & Evidence

Zebulon Ebert

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate, Information Technology