Experience

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  World Wildlife Fund

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • National Council Member, NGP Leadership Committee Member

    • 1996 - Present
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    My commitment to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) began 20 years ago. I currently serve as a member of their National Council, an advisory group to the board, composed of distinguished scientific, business, political and philanthropic leaders from across the country. I played an integral role in inv...

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  Golden Gate University

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Board Member

    • 2017 - Present
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    In 2017 I joined Golden Gate University’s Board of Trustees. In 2019 I was elected Secretary and chair the Committee on Trustees, am a member of the Executive Committee, and serve on the Student Experience Committee which oversees many of GGU’s differentiators including academic excellence, serv...

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  International Women's Forum

  • Member IWF NorCal and IWF Washington State. Former IWF NorCal Board President...

    • 2005 - Present

    In 2005, I joined International Women’s Forum Northern California (IWF NorCal). In 2018, I was elected board member, chairing the Member Engagement Committee. Previously I served as the Vice President of the Legacy Foundation and completed terms as both Secretary and President for IWF NorCal. I a...

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  Community Bank Investors

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Co-Founder

    • 2000 - Present
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    Community Bank Investors is a specialized investment fund focused on community bank investment opportunities. As co-founder, my responsibilities include monitoring operating results, adequacy of capital and risk profiles and developing communication strategies.

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  International Museum of Women

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Vice Chair of the Board

    • 2000 - 2010
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    Serving in an officer capacity, initially as treasurer and subsequently as vice chair of the board, I played an instrumental leadership role in the start-up of the International Museum of Women (IMOW), set strategic direction, created a sustainable fundraising model, and oversaw business and fina...

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  PEACE X PEACE

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Board Treasurer

    • 2006 - 2007
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    January 2006 – January 2007 (1 year 1 month)Serving as board treasurer, I co-led the selection process for the president and provided financial oversight to this start-up organization.ABOUT PEACE X PEACEPeace X Peace is an international organization that lifts and multiplies women’s voices, stren...

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  Arthur Andersen, LLP

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Partner

    • 1977 - 1992
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    While at Arthur Andersen, I managed the Western Region and Northern California Health Care Tax Practices. I created the first health care tax profit center in Northern California and grew annual revenues 30 fold in just three years. Additional practice areas included the real estate and entertain...

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  Hood & Strong, LLP

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Manager

    • 1972 - 1977
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    I began my career in finance and accounting as a staff accountant (CPA) and progressed to manager.ABOUT HOOD & STRONG, LLPHood & Strong, LLP is one of Northern California's oldest, largest and most respected public accounting firms, providing audit, business advisory, tax, and informa...