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WHO WE ARE

Our Team

Our board of directors, staff, and advisory board members’s tireless dedication, selflessness, and unwavering commitment fortify our mission and vision.  Their work is a testament to the transformative power of collective action and serves as abeacon of hope for the communities we serve.

Staff

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Florence Ortiz

Executive Director

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Kristina De Silva

Development Manager

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Breanna Rivera

Community Impact Coordinator

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Nina Luna

Bookkeeper

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Robin Hayes

Community Engagement and Outreach Consultant 

Board of Directors

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Lilli Milton

RCEF President

Homeless Prenatal Program

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Pati Ortiz

RCEF Vice President

CAPSES (California Association of Private Special Education Services)

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Michael Bolander

RCEF Treasurer

County of San Mateo

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Katie Cheng

RCEF Secretary

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Alana Ballon

RCEF President Emeritus

Sprout Social

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Dr.  John Baker

Board Member

RCSD Superintendent

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Wei-ting Chen

Board Member

Stanford University

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Jennifer Brinkley

Board Member

Certified Public Accountant​

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Laura Chiang-Lind

Board Member

Stanford University

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Viktoria Gontcharova

Board Member
Bioinformatics Consultant

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Chelsea Vargas

Board Member

WelbeHealth

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Zoe Hunton

Board Member

Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

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Kristal Morey

Board Member

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Advisory Board Members

Albert Lowe

Community School Coordinator

Clifford Community School

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Lara Hochstein

Executive Director, Elementary Literacy Curriculum

Amplify 

Peggy Klein

Retired Teacher

Redwood City School District

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Jessica Tsang

Founding Partner

Align R&D

Jason Galisatus

Founder

Galisatus Public Affairs

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Redwood City Education Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded in 1983 by concerned parents and community members in the wake of drastic Prop 13 cuts. RCEF's mission is to improve the academic performance of underserved students.

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