Our Staff
Geoff Green
Chief Executive OfficerGeoff Green is CEO of the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits), a statewide policy alliance of more than 10,000 nonprofits speaking to government, philanthropy, and the public at large. A long-time CalNonprofits board…
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Nataly Bautista
Communications AssociateNataly Bautista is the Communications Associate for CalNonprofits. Nataly works closely with the Director of Communications and Marketing to amplify the voices of nonprofits throughout California and shape narratives that…
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Jeannette Brown
Director of Public PolicyJeannette Brown is the Director of Public Policy at CalNonprofits. She brings to the role more than 15 years of experience in public policy advocacy, government affairs, political campaigns, educational…
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Vanessa Cruz
Member Support AssociateVanessa Cruz is the Membership Support for CalNonprofits’ more than 10,000 members. She earned her A.A. at Cypress Community College and B.A. in Sociology at California State University Fullerton. Being…
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Robert Gibbons
Director of EducationRobert Gibbons is the Director of Education at CalNonprofits. He is an experienced nonprofit professional with a strong background in program creation, implementation, and multicultural communication. He holds a Master’s of…
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Jennifer Fearing
Sacramento AdvocateJennifer has served as CalNonprofits’ Sacramento advocate for nearly ten years. She runs Fearless Advocacy, a Sacramento-based advocacy firm specializing in advancing the policy agendas of mission-based and cause-oriented organizations., including…
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Lauren Kay
Director of Communications & MarketingLauren Kay is the Director of Communications & Marketing for CalNonprofits. A strategic communications professional with more than 25 years’ experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, Lauren has a…
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Linh Ngo
Director of Projects & MembershipsLinh Ngo is the Director of Projects & Membership at CalNonprofits, where she oversees the execution and administration of recruitment, retention, and engagement of CalNonprofits members. Prior to joining CalNonprofits,…
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Chet P. Hewitt, Chair
Sierra Health Foundation, SacramentoChet Hewitt has served as a frontline group home worker, youth development counselor, community organizer, juvenile justice project director, Director of Alameda County Social Services Agency, Senior Manager at the…
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Susan Gomez, Vice Chair
Inland Empire Community Collaborative (IECC), San BernardinoSusan Gomez is founding President/CEO of the Inland Empire Community Collaborative (IECC), an organization that is the result of nine years and 83 nonprofits working together to strengthen its organizations…
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Leslie Castellano, Secretary
Ink People, EurekaLeslie Castellano is Executive Director of Ink People, a renowned community arts center in Eureka. Ink People creates arts programs for young people and differently abled individuals, supports more than…
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Jose Rodriguez, Treasurer
El Concilio of StocktonJose Rodriguez is a long-time and celebrated community activist deeply grounded in Stockton. He began at El Concilio of Stockton as a program director and became the president/CEO in 1996….
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Julie Baker
Californians for the Arts, SacramentoAs the CEO of California’s statewide arts advocacy organizations since 2018, Julie has worked to increase the legislative clout and visibility of the arts and culture communities by building coalition…
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Le Ondra Clark Harvey
California Behavioral Health Association (CBHA), SacramentoDr. Clark Harvey is a psychologist and the Chief Executive Officer of the California Behavioral Health Association (CBHA). CBHA is a statewide advocacy organization representing mental health and substance use…
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Crystal Crawford
Weingart Foundation, Los AngelesCrystal Crawford, senior director of strategic partnerships for the Weingart Foundation, is a seasoned leader in the legal, philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. She has played a pivotal role in advancing…
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Jennifer Ferro
KCRW, Los AngelesAs CEO of KCRW, Jennifer Ferro has worked to transform the institution from Southern California’s flagship public radio station to a worldwide community that connects through the discovery of music,…
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Joel John Roberts
PATH Ventures, Los AngelesJoel John Roberts is the CEO of PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) Ventures. PATH currently operates in 140 cities across California, and serves a remarkable 20% of California’s homeless population….
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Nona Randois
Alliance for Justice (AJF)Nona Randois is an attorney who has dedicated her career to supporting nonprofit organizations organizing and advocating for racial, social, economic, and environmental justice. She is General Counsel at Alliance…
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Shamus Roller
National Housing Law Project (NHLP), San FranciscoShamus has been the Executive Director of of NHLP since November 2016. He previously served as the executive director of Housing California, a statewide advocacy organization working on issues of…
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William York
211, San DiegoAs the President & CEO of 211 San Diego, William (Bill) York heads up one of the most successful 2-1-1 providers in the nation. Joining 211 in 2007 and today…
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