{"id":20964,"date":"2024-06-19T16:46:07","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T16:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vccf.org\/?page_id=20964"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T23:14:13","slug":"staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vccf.org\/pt\/about\/staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Pessoal"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\n\t\t\tMembros do pessoal\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>A nossa equipa de profissionais experientes oferece-lhe o mais elevado n\u00edvel de servi\u00e7o e apoio. Estrat\u00e9gicos, concentrados e empenhados, somos administradores que estabelecem parcerias com os nossos doadores, que se envolvem em doa\u00e7\u00f5es de grande impacto que reflectem os seus interesses e paix\u00f5es.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/pt\/get-involved\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tParticipe\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG0955-Edited-scaled.png\" alt=\"Staff Photo 2026\" height=\"1538\" width=\"2560\" title=\"Staff Photo 2026\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tA nossa hist\u00f3ria\t<\/h3>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tMembros do Conselho de Administra\u00e7\u00e3o\t<\/h3>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tMembros do pessoal\t<\/h3>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tFinan\u00e7as\t<\/h3>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tHist\u00f3rias de dadores\t<\/h3>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tFAQs\t<\/h3>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tMembros do pessoal da VCCF\t<\/h2>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vanessa-staff-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Vanessa Bechtel\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"Vanessa Bechtel\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tVanessa Bechtel\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tPresident &#038; CEO\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:%20vbechtel@vccf.org\" title=\"correio eletr\u00f3nico: vbechtel@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tcorreio eletr\u00f3nico: vbechtel@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\ttelefone: 805.330.6676, ext. 116\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Vanessa Bechtel, AIFA, CSPG \u00e9 Presidente e Diretora Executiva da Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF). Durante a \u00faltima d\u00e9cada, sob a sua lideran\u00e7a e com o apoio de doadores generosos, volunt\u00e1rios dedicados e um Conselho de Administra\u00e7\u00e3o e funcion\u00e1rios apaixonados, a VCCF concedeu mais de $160 milh\u00f5es para promover causas cr\u00edticas, incluindo educa\u00e7\u00e3o, cuidados de sa\u00fade, habita\u00e7\u00e3o, prote\u00e7\u00e3o ambiental, bem-estar animal, artes e m\u00fasica, e ajuda em caso de cat\u00e1strofe.<\/p>\n<p>Em 2024, Bechtel foi galardoada com um doutoramento honor\u00e1rio pela Universidade Estatal da Calif\u00f3rnia, Channel Islands, em reconhecimento das suas contribui\u00e7\u00f5es significativas para a comunidade. Em 2023, recebeu o Pr\u00e9mio Trailblazer da Women's Economic Ventures pela sua lideran\u00e7a vision\u00e1ria.<\/p>\n<p>Anteriormente, Bechtel foi diretora executiva da Santa Barbara City College Foundation e co-fundou a Monarch Wealth Strategies em 2008. Seus elogios incluem ser homenageada como Mulher de Neg\u00f3cios do Ano pela C\u00e2mara de Com\u00e9rcio de Santa B\u00e1rbara em 2010, nomeada L\u00edder Sem Fins Lucrativos do Ano pela Ventura County Leadership Academy em 2019 e, ao lado de seu c\u00f4njuge Jim, reconhecida como Humanit\u00e1ria do Ano pela Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. Em 2020, ela foi nomeada Mulher do Ano tanto pela C\u00e2mara de Com\u00e9rcio de Camarillo quanto pelo 19\u00ba Distrito Senatorial e 37\u00ba Distrito da Assembleia.<\/p>\n<p>Bechtel \u00e9 licenciado em Direito e Sociedade pela UC Santa Barbara, obteve um mestrado na Marshall School of Business da University of Southern California em 2016 e recebeu um certificado de mestrado do Instituto Internacional de Sociologia do Direito em Onati, Espanha, em 2002.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bonnie-Gilles.png\" alt=\"Bonnie Gilles\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"Bonnie Gilles\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tBonnie Gilles\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tVice President &#038; Chief Financial and Operating Officer\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:%20bgilles@vccf.org\" title=\"correio eletr\u00f3nico: bgilles@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tcorreio eletr\u00f3nico: bgilles@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\ttelefone: 805.330.6681, ext. 125\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Bonnie Gilles \u00e9 Diretora Financeira (CFO) da VCCF. As suas responsabilidades incluem a supervis\u00e3o dos mais de 600 fundos de dota\u00e7\u00e3o da VCCF, aconselhados por doadores, designados por doadores, de bolsas de estudo, de \u00e1reas de interesse e de ag\u00eancias, bem como a carteira de investimentos da funda\u00e7\u00e3o, o seu or\u00e7amento operacional e o seu or\u00e7amento anual de subs\u00eddios e bolsas de estudo. Bonnie aplicou os seus 20 anos de experi\u00eancia em desenvolvimento e gest\u00e3o imobili\u00e1ria para supervisionar o VCCF Nonprofit Center. Al\u00e9m disso, supervisiona os seguros e os recursos humanos da funda\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n<p>Antes de se juntar \u00e0 VCCF em outubro de 2014, Bonnie foi Vice-Presidente de Finan\u00e7as da Total Woman Gym + Spa, gerindo as finan\u00e7as e a contabilidade de uma carteira de 16 locais com mais de $35 milh\u00f5es em receitas anuais. Antes da Total Woman, foi Controller da Fore Property Co., uma empresa nacional de desenvolvimento\/gest\u00e3o de propriedades focada em comunidades de habita\u00e7\u00e3o de baixo rendimento, com 40 locais em 15 estados. Desde 2018, Bonnie tem servido como representante comercial no Comit\u00e9 de Supervis\u00e3o dos Cidad\u00e3os do Distrito Escolar de Pleasant Valley para a Medida de Obriga\u00e7\u00f5es da Medida C de $119.000.000, sendo atualmente Presidente.<\/p>\n<p>Contabilista P\u00fablica Certificada (CPA) com licen\u00e7a ativa na Calif\u00f3rnia, a Bonnie licenciou-se magna cum laude na Universidade Estatal da Calif\u00f3rnia, Northridge, com uma licenciatura em administra\u00e7\u00e3o de empresas - contabilidade. Bonnie \u00e9 certificada como Analista Fiduci\u00e1ria de Investimentos Credenciada (AIFA).<\/p>\nDiz a Bonnie sobre o seu trabalho,<br \/>\n&#8220;I take great pride in being part of VCCF, as it provides me with the opportunity to give back to the community that I have called home for 35 years.&#8221;\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1.png\" alt=\"Mike Soules\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"Mike Soules\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tMike Soules\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tInterim Vice President\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:msoules@vccf.org\" title=\"email: msoules@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\temail: msoules@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Bio coming soon<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mike-silacci-for-website.jpg\" alt=\"mike-silacci-for-website\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"mike-silacci-for-website\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tMike Silacci\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tChief Philanthropy &#038; Community Engagement Officer\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:%20msilacci@vccf.org\" title=\"correio eletr\u00f3nico: msilacci@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tcorreio eletr\u00f3nico: msilacci@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\ttelefone: 805.330.6673, ext. 103\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Mike Silacci joined the Ventura County Community Foundation team as its Chief Philanthropy &#038; Community Engagement Officer, responsible for growing relationships and creating more pathways into our community foundation to continue to grow philanthropy in our region.<\/p>\n<p>Mike est\u00e1 a aproveitar a sua profunda experi\u00eancia anterior com a VCCF, tendo tido o privil\u00e9gio de fazer parte do seu Conselho de Administra\u00e7\u00e3o durante 14 anos, metade dos quais como Tesoureiro do Conselho e como presidente dos comit\u00e9s de Finan\u00e7as\/Administra\u00e7\u00e3o e de Investimento.<\/p>\n<p>Antes de se juntar \u00e0 equipa da VCCF, Mike completou uma carreira de 40 anos na AT&amp;T, onde desempenhou v\u00e1rias fun\u00e7\u00f5es de gest\u00e3o em Contabilidade Empresarial, Sistemas de Informa\u00e7\u00e3o, Finan\u00e7as, Conformidade Regulamentar e Assuntos Externos\/Governamentais e Comunit\u00e1rios (EA). Passou os \u00faltimos 25 anos da sua carreira a representar a AT&amp;T junto de funcion\u00e1rios governamentais locais, estatais e federais, l\u00edderes comunit\u00e1rios e organiza\u00e7\u00f5es comunit\u00e1rias\/c\u00edvicas na regi\u00e3o da grande Los Angeles, abrangendo os condados de Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo e Kern, incluindo quase 10 anos a liderar a equipa de EA da grande Los Angeles da AT&amp;T como seu Vice-Presidente Regional.<\/p>\n<p>Nos \u00faltimos anos, Mike participou ativamente em mais de duas d\u00fazias de conselhos de administra\u00e7\u00e3o de comunidades sem fins lucrativos, principalmente nos condados de Ventura e Los Angeles, tendo tido o privil\u00e9gio de ser presidente do conselho de administra\u00e7\u00e3o da Economic Development Collaborative, Ventura County Economic Development, El Concilio del Condado de Ventura, Ventura County Civic Alliance (presidente inaugural), United Way of Ventura County, CSU Channel Islands Alumni &amp; Friends Association, Ventura Chamber of Commerce, Ventura County Library Foundation e Economic Vitality Corporation of San Luis Obispo County.<\/p>\n<p>Mike \u00e9 natural de San Luis Obispo e formou-se na California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo, em 1981, com um B.S. em administra\u00e7\u00e3o de empresas\/\u00eanfase em finan\u00e7as. Ele e a sua fam\u00edlia vivem em Newbury Park h\u00e1 mais de 25 anos.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/tracy-tagawa.jpg\" alt=\"tracy-tagawa\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"tracy-tagawa\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tTracy Tagawa\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tDiretor de Conformidade\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:%20ttagawa@vccf.org\" title=\"correio eletr\u00f3nico: ttagawa@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tcorreio eletr\u00f3nico: ttagawa@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:%20ttagawa@vccf.org\" title=\"telefone: 805.330.6617, ext. 122\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\ttelefone: 805.330.6617, ext. 122\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Tracy Tagawa \u00e9 a Diretora de Conformidade (CCO) da Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF). Ela tem mais de 20 anos de experi\u00eancia em Gest\u00e3o de Riscos. \u00c9 apaixonada pelo desenvolvimento de rela\u00e7\u00f5es s\u00f3lidas, ao mesmo tempo que assegura que as pol\u00edticas de conformidade e risco est\u00e3o a ser seguidas em toda a organiza\u00e7\u00e3o. As suas responsabilidades incluem a supervis\u00e3o do Programa de Conformidade Empresarial da VCCF e a ades\u00e3o \u00e0s responsabilidades fiduci\u00e1rias da VCCF para com os seus clientes e futuros detentores de fundos.<\/p>\n<p>Antes de ingressar na VCCF em setembro de 2020, Tracy foi vice-presidente - Supervisor Regional de Corretagem da Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC por 14 anos. A sua regi\u00e3o inclu\u00eda cidades do condado de Santa Barbara, do condado de Ventura e do condado de Los Angeles. Trabalhou diligentemente na identifica\u00e7\u00e3o antecipada de riscos potenciais, analisando-os e tomando medidas de precau\u00e7\u00e3o para reduzir os riscos no futuro. Era tamb\u00e9m respons\u00e1vel por todas as auditorias internas e externas na sua regi\u00e3o.<\/p>\n<p>Tracy cresceu em Marin County, Calif\u00f3rnia, e licenciou-se na Universidade da Calif\u00f3rnia em Santa B\u00e1rbara com uma especializa\u00e7\u00e3o em Economia Empresarial. Gosta de passar tempo com o marido, a filha e o filho. Ambos os seus filhos praticam desportos de competi\u00e7\u00e3o e viajam para diferentes estados ao longo do ano para competir em torneios nacionais e estaduais. Tracy tamb\u00e9m gosta de passar tempo com amigos e familiares e adoram assistir a eventos desportivos profissionais sempre que poss\u00edvel.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jim-Rivera.png\" alt=\"Jim Rivera\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"Jim Rivera\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tJim Rivera\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tConselheiro Filantr\u00f3pico Principal\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:%20jrivera@vccf.org\" title=\"correio eletr\u00f3nico: jrivera@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tcorreio eletr\u00f3nico: jrivera@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\ttelefone: 805.330.6679, ext. 105\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Residente em Ventura County desde sempre, Jim Rivera tem mais de 30 anos de experi\u00eancia em gest\u00e3o executiva de organiza\u00e7\u00f5es sem fins lucrativos e desenvolvimento de fundos. Juntou-se \u00e0 VCCF como Diretor de Conformidade (CCO) em junho de 2015. Os seus cargos profissionais anteriores incluem o de Diretor de Opera\u00e7\u00f5es e Diretor Executivo Interino da Santa Barbara City College Foundation, Vice-Presidente da Netzel Grigsby Associates, Inc., uma empresa de gest\u00e3o e consultoria; Vice-Presidente de Administra\u00e7\u00e3o da Santa Barbara Foundation; e Presidente e Diretor Executivo da Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of Santa Barbara, o maior prestador de cuidados de sa\u00fade ao domic\u00edlio e de cuidados paliativos de Santa Barbara. Jim iniciou a sua carreira na gest\u00e3o de organiza\u00e7\u00f5es sem fins lucrativos como profissional da United Way nos condados de Ventura e Santa Barbara.<\/p>\n<p>Entre as organiza\u00e7\u00f5es em que trabalhou como volunt\u00e1rio est\u00e3o Mary Health of the Sick, Rancho Camulos Museum, Hutton Parker Foundation, Santa Paula Art Museum, Museum of Ventura County, Cultural Affairs Commission for the City of Ventura, Ventura County AIDS Partnership, Santa Barbara Hispanic Achievement Council e El Concilio. Jim \u00e9 certificado em Fiduciary Essentials for Foundations and Endowments (FEFE).<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kinsey-Cohen.png\" alt=\"Kinsey Cohen\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"Kinsey Cohen\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tKinsey Cohen\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tExecutive Assistant to the Chief Philanthropy &#038; Community Engagement Officer\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:%20kcohen@vccf.org\" title=\"correio eletr\u00f3nico: kcohen@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tcorreio eletr\u00f3nico: kcohen@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\ttelefone: 805.330.6976, ext. 106\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Nascida e criada em Chatsworth, Kinsey vive em Ventura County desde o seu primeiro ano na CSU Channel Islands em 2013, onde se licenciou em Psicologia. Uma marinheira \u00e1vida, Kinsey tamb\u00e9m possui uma Licen\u00e7a de Capit\u00e3o OUPV \/ Credencial de Marinheiro Mercante. Antes de se juntar \u00e0 equipa da VCCF, foi assistente de desenvolvimento e programa\u00e7\u00e3o e instrutora de programas numa organiza\u00e7\u00e3o sem fins lucrativos localizada em Oxnard, a bordo de um navio de 110 p\u00e9s. Kinsey passou os ver\u00f5es da sua inf\u00e2ncia a velejar em Huntington Lake no Gold Arrow Camp, mas apaixonou-se realmente pela vela quando se juntou \u00e0 equipa de vela da CSUCI, onde foi capit\u00e3 durante tr\u00eas anos e instrutora de vela para jovens e adultos no CI Boating Center. Descobriu uma paix\u00e3o por ensinar crian\u00e7as a velejar quando foi conselheira durante dois anos no GAC e instrutora de vela no campo de f\u00e9rias do CIBC. Kinsey est\u00e1 entusiasmada por trazer a sua experi\u00eancia \u00fanica para a VCCF e contribuir para o incr\u00edvel impacto que a funda\u00e7\u00e3o tem no condado de Ventura. Quando n\u00e3o est\u00e1 a trabalhar ou a velejar, Kinsey adora tricotar e fazer croch\u00e9, ler, explorar a Disneyl\u00e2ndia e gabar-se da sua gata, Anya.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mike-Derner-3.png\" alt=\"Mike Derner\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"Mike Derner\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tMike Derner\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tContabilista\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:mderner@vccf.org\" title=\"correio eletr\u00f3nico: mderner@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tcorreio eletr\u00f3nico: mderner@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\ttelefone: 805.981.1893, ext. 109\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Mike nasceu e cresceu no Nebraska, onde se licenciou em contabilidade. Ap\u00f3s a licenciatura, decidiu que queria mudar-se para a Calif\u00f3rnia. Pesquisou na Internet e decidiu que o Condado de Ventura era o destino certo. Assim, fez as malas e mudou-se para a Costa Oeste.<\/p>\n<p>Mike tem uma d\u00e9cada de experi\u00eancia no dom\u00ednio da contabilidade, mas esta \u00e9 a sua primeira incurs\u00e3o no mundo das organiza\u00e7\u00f5es sem fins lucrativos. Est\u00e1 entusiasmado com o desafio e ansioso por ajudar a contribuir para a miss\u00e3o da VCCF. Mike \u00e9 um \u00e1vido amante de m\u00fasica e, nos seus tempos livres, gosta de jogar golfe de disco, basquetebol, andar de bicicleta, nadar, caminhar, ler, cozinhar e brincar com o seu filho de dois anos, Miles.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Christian-Erickson-2.png\" alt=\"Christian Erickson (2)\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"Christian Erickson (2)\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tChristian Erickson\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tImpact Officer\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:cerickson@vccf.org\" title=\"email: cerickson@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\temail: cerickson@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tphone: ext. 138\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>As a lifelong Ventura County resident, Christian Erickson has a strong sense of pride in his community paired with a genuine desire to see it improve. With a diverse set of professional experience, ranging from working in college community services, cybersecurity consulting for a startup, and creating technology YouTube videos since high school, Christian hopes to help advance the mission of the foundation in a variety of ways.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Christian has spent over a decade learning Spanish (including months spent living in Mexico) and looks forward to further connecting with the Latinx community in his role at the foundation. In his free time, Christian loves exploring walkable cities, consuming science fiction media, and furthering his study of Spanish.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lauren-Graf-Pena.png\" alt=\"Lauren Graf Pena\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"Lauren Graf Pena\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tLauren Graf Pe\u00f1a\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tMarketing &#038; Communication Officer\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:%20lgraf@vccf.org\" title=\"correio eletr\u00f3nico: lgraf@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tcorreio eletr\u00f3nico: lgraf@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\ttelefone: 805.330.6668, ext. 114\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Lauren Graf Pe\u00f1a \u00e9 a Diretora de Marketing e Comunica\u00e7\u00e3o da Funda\u00e7\u00e3o Comunit\u00e1ria do Condado de Ventura. Combina as suas paix\u00f5es pelo design, comunica\u00e7\u00e3o e servi\u00e7o comunit\u00e1rio atrav\u00e9s da sua fun\u00e7\u00e3o atual na VCCF.<\/p>\n<p>Lauren is currently based remotely out of Seattle, WA but was born and raised in Carpinteria, CA. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from California Lutheran University, where she received bachelor&#8217;s degrees in both communication with an emphasis in advertising and public relations, and art. She began her career at VCCF in 2021 as Administrative Assistant to the President &amp; CEO and took her current position in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Lauren is also a lifelong volunteer, first accompanying her parents to Rotary projects while growing up, and later becoming an active Rotaract volunteer, as well as working in marketing at local nonprofits. Her passion for volunteering continues in her local community through helping faith-based, youth theatre, and pride organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Nos seus tempos livres, Lauren adora jogar jogos de RPG de mesa, ler livros de fantasia e fazer trabalhos manuais.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kate-Jackson.png\" alt=\"Kate Jackson\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"Kate Jackson\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tKate Jackson\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tDirector of Accounting\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:kjackson@vccf.org\" title=\"email: kjackson@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\temail: kjackson@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tphone: 805.330.6670, ext. 101\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Kate Jackson brings over a decade of nonprofit finance leadership to her role as Director of Accounting at the Ventura County Community Foundation. With expertise in fund accounting, audit oversight, and financial systems optimization, she is committed to building transparent, compliant, and mission-aligned financial operations.<\/p>\n<p>Before joining VCCF, Kate spent seven years at the Tides Foundation, most recently serving as Interim Senior Director of Finance. During her tenure, she managed audits, regulatory filings, and developed reporting tools to improve cash planning and fund transparency. She also helped standardize services for philanthropic partners and strengthen accountability across more than 400 funds.<\/p>\n<p>Her career also includes roles at Larkin Street Youth Services and the Santa Barbara Center for Performing Arts, where she specialized in grant compliance, payroll, and internal controls. Kate is a Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP Advanced) and holds a degree from the University of California, San Diego.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sierra-Kettenburg.png\" alt=\"Sierra Kettenburg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"Sierra Kettenburg\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tSierra Kettenburg\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tGrant &#038; Scholarship Program Specialist\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:%20skettenburg@vccf.org\" title=\"correio eletr\u00f3nico: skettenburg@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tcorreio eletr\u00f3nico: skettenburg@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\ttelefone: 805.330.6615, ext. 123\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Sierra is the Grant &amp; Scholarship Program Specialist at the Ventura County Community Foundation. Sierra was born and raised in Thousand Oaks, CA and has lived in Ventura County her whole life. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from California State University, Channel Island&#8217;s Martin V. Smith School of Business &amp; Economics in 2024 with a B.S. in business. Sierra grew up playing competitive club and high school soccer, teaching her the value of teamwork, tenacity, and pushing through challenges, traits she now carries with her wherever she goes. Sierra feels grateful for the opportunity to help make a positive impact in the beautiful county she grew up in and calls home.<\/p>\n<p>In her free time, Sierra loves to travel. Some of her favorite places she has been lucky enough to explore recently include Germany, New York, Hawaii, and South Dakota. Sierra also moved into her first home in Oak Park, CA and loves exploring her new neighborhood and nearby hiking trails. Additionally, she enjoys any outdoor activities, time with friends and family, and watching her favorite sports teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Buffaloes.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jennifer-McCormick.png\" alt=\"Jennifer McCormick\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"Jennifer McCormick\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tJennifer McCormick\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tInterim Director of Strategic Initiatives\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:JMcCormick@vccf.org\" title=\"email: jmccormick@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\temail: jmccormick@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tphone: 805.330.6678, ext. 120\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>To be added<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aidan-miner.png\" alt=\"aidan-miner\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"aidan-mineiro\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tAidan Miner\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tAssistente administrativo\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:aminer@vccf.org\" title=\"correio eletr\u00f3nico: aminer@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tcorreio eletr\u00f3nico: aminer@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tphone: 805.330.6669, ext. 119\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Aidan Miner is the Administrative Assistant at VCCF. Raised in Thousand Oaks, Aidan got involved in community service at a young age through Cub Scouts and Boys Scouts of America. His passion to help others only grew as he progressed through the ranks and eventually achieve Eagle Scout.<\/p>\n<p>As an alumni of California State University, Channel Islands, he achieved a degree in communication studies. Through Channel Islands, he worked with VCCF on the Isabella Project. After the project, he realized all the good he could continue doing through VCCF. After his internship with them, he continued his work full-time at VCCF.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/vccf-board-memberstaff-images-300x400-6.png\" alt=\"calleen pardinas\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"calleen pardinas\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tCalleen Pardinas\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tPhilanthropic Services Officer &#038; Board Liaison\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:%20cpardinas@vccf.org\" title=\"correio eletr\u00f3nico: cpardinas@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tcorreio eletr\u00f3nico: cpardinas@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\ttelefone: 805.330.6987, ext. 201\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Calleen Pardinas is the Philanthropic Services Officer and Board Liaison at the Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF). She moved to Ventura County from Arizona in 2019 and quickly fell in love with the community&#8217;s spirit of generosity.<\/p>\n<p>Born and raised in Mesa, Calleen&#8217;s background in corporate philanthropy inspired her passion for working with local nonprofits and growing philanthropy throughout the region. At VCCF, she leads the Donor Peer Network, bringing together local philanthropists to learn, connect, and collaborate on ways to strengthen Ventura County.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Our donor clients have taught me so much during my time at VCCF. I&#8217;m constantly inspired by their generosity and commitment to building a thriving community.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Calleen earned her degree in communications and sustainability from Arizona State University and is especially passionate about environmental education and youth engagement. Outside of work, she loves traveling and spending time outdoors &#8211; sun or snow &#8211; with her husband, two children, and dogs.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jessica-proctor.jpg\" alt=\"jessica-proctor\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"jessica-proctor\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tJessica Proctor\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tCoordenador dos servi\u00e7os de constru\u00e7\u00e3o\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:%20jproctor@vccf.org\" title=\"correio eletr\u00f3nico: jproctor@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tcorreio eletr\u00f3nico: jproctor@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\ttelefone: 805.330.6664, ext. 131\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Jessica Proctor \u00e9 a Coordenadora de Servi\u00e7os de Constru\u00e7\u00e3o para o VCCF Nonprofit Center, fornecendo informa\u00e7\u00f5es sobre os recursos do centro e os servi\u00e7os dos inquilinos. Al\u00e9m de cumprimentar e direcionar os visitantes quando eles chegam ao pr\u00e9dio, ela tamb\u00e9m gerencia o espa\u00e7o para reuni\u00f5es e solicita\u00e7\u00f5es de reserva de salas para mais de 125 organiza\u00e7\u00f5es sem fins lucrativos eleg\u00edveis no Condado de Ventura. Em mar\u00e7o de 2019, ela se tornou certificada em Fiduciary Essentials for Foundations and Endowments (FEFE).<\/p>\n<p>Prior to joining VCCF in 2012, Jessica was a graphic artist for 16 years in Los Angeles county, digitally coloring children&#8217;s cartoons for daytime television. Her credits include &#8220;Strawberry Shortcake&#8221;, &#8220;Horseland&#8221;, &#8220;Liberty&#8217;s Kids&#8221; , &#8220;Dino Squad&#8221;, &#8220;Sabrina the Animated Series&#8221;, and Emmy Award winning &#8220;Madeline&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Jessica recebeu recentemente o seu AA em Antropologia com as mais altas honras do Oxnard College em 2015 e planeia transferir-se para uma CSU Channel Islands no futuro. Quando n\u00e3o est\u00e1 a trabalhar ou a estudar, Jessica gosta de passar o seu tempo livre com o seu filho e de criar arte.<\/p>\n<p>\"A minha inspira\u00e7\u00e3o para trabalhar no VCCF Nonprofit Center \u00e9 o apre\u00e7o pela diversidade social e pela intera\u00e7\u00e3o entre organiza\u00e7\u00f5es sem fins lucrativos que se envolvem coletivamente num s\u00f3 local.\"<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Julia-Stermer.png\" alt=\"Julia Stermer\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"Julia Stermer\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tJulia Stermer\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tExecutive Assistant to the President &#038; CEO\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:%20JStermer@vccf.org\" title=\"e-mail: JStermer@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\te-mail: JStermer@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\ttelefone: 805.330.6665, ext. 110\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Julia Stermer is the Executive Assistant to the President &amp; CEO, Vanessa Bechtel, at the Ventura County Community Foundation. Born and raised in Camarillo, Ventura County, Julia is thrilled to be helping her home community after many years in the travel industry.<\/p>\n<p>During her high school and early college years, she raised money for, and participated in, volunteer work abroad where she taught English and assisted with the needs of local communities through an organization known as IMPACT. After completing her Associate of Arts degree at Ventura County Community College, she began the Bachelor of English program at California State University, Channel Islands, before entering the workforce full-time.<\/p>\n<p>After six years working her way up in a River Cruise Company from Reservationist to Groups Reservationist, to Communications Coordinator &amp; Administrative Assistant, then finally to Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Sales, she was inspired to join the Ventura County Community Foundation. Her personal motto is: &#8220;Always maintain a student mindset.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>When not working, Julia volunteers as an historical re-enactor at renaissance fairs, exhibiting attire and handiworks of Western Europe from the 15th to 17th centuries. Outside of these events, she enjoys hiking, board games, and spending time with friends, family, and her three kitties: Artemis, Apollo, and Aphrodite.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Candice-Nyholt.png\" alt=\"Candice Nyholt\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"Candice Nyholt\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tCandice Tang Nyholt\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tDiretor de Marketing e Comunica\u00e7\u00e3o\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:%20cnyholt@vccf.org\" title=\"correio eletr\u00f3nico: cnyholt@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tcorreio eletr\u00f3nico: cnyholt@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\ttelefone: 805.330.6675\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Candice Nyholt tem mais de 16 anos de experi\u00eancia em comunica\u00e7\u00f5es de impacto social, mudan\u00e7a de comportamento e marketing alimentar. Ela tem sido uma pe\u00e7a-chave em in\u00fameras campanhas bem-sucedidas, como a Campanha para o Sucesso do Estudante da Santa Barbara City College, a Campanha Join Jacob do Foodbank of Santa Barbara County e a Campanha de Vacina contra o V\u00edrus de inverno da Sa\u00fade P\u00fablica do Condado de Sacramento, para citar algumas.<\/p>\n<p>Antes de fundar a sua pr\u00f3pria empresa de marketing e comunica\u00e7\u00e3o, centrada em organiza\u00e7\u00f5es sem fins lucrativos e pequenas empresas, foi supervisora de contas na Runyon Saltzman, onde dirigiu campanhas de mudan\u00e7a de comportamento e de impacto social a n\u00edvel estatal. Foi supervisora de contas na Evans Hardy Young, onde dirigiu o marketing para clientes de alimenta\u00e7\u00e3o e de produtos de base, como a Idaho Potato Commission. Foi tamb\u00e9m Diretora de Contas na SurfMedia Communications, servindo clientes com um compromisso com a cultura e a sociedade, como a Women's Economic Ventures e o Community Environmental Council. Nyholt foi Diretora de Marketing e Distribui\u00e7\u00e3o na BabyFirst, um canal educativo e de aprendizagem l\u00edder para crian\u00e7as e pais.<\/p>\n<p>Nyholt licenciou-se na Universidade da Calif\u00f3rnia, em Irvine, com uma licenciatura em Estudos Internacionais e um Minor em Ingl\u00eas. Em 2008, obteve um mestrado na Graziadio Business School da Pepperdine University. Em 2013, foi nomeada Pacific Coast Business Times 40 Under 40 e fez parte da dire\u00e7\u00e3o da Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/heather-terry.png\" alt=\"heather-terry\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"urze-terry\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tHeather Terry\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tGestor de contabilidade\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:%20hterry@vccf.org\" title=\"correio eletr\u00f3nico: hterry@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tcorreio eletr\u00f3nico: hterry@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\ttelefone: 805.330.6674, ext. 124\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Estou no sector da contabilidade h\u00e1 quase 15 anos. Tive a sorte de ganhar uma grande experi\u00eancia, pois trabalhei em tudo, desde a produ\u00e7\u00e3o \u00e0 publicidade. Esta ser\u00e1 a minha primeira experi\u00eancia com uma organiza\u00e7\u00e3o sem fins lucrativos e n\u00e3o podia estar mais entusiasmado! Apaixonei-me pelo Condado de Ventura \u00e0 primeira vista quando me mudei para c\u00e1 em 2007. N\u00e3o consigo pensar numa organiza\u00e7\u00e3o da qual me orgulhasse mais de fazer parte.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kirsti-Vomund.png\" alt=\"Kirsti Vomund\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"Kirsti Vomund\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tKirsti Vomund\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tDiretor de Bolsas de Estudo\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:%20kthompson@vccf.org\" title=\"correio eletr\u00f3nico: kthompson@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tcorreio eletr\u00f3nico: kthompson@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\ttelefone: 805.330.6672, ext. 128\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Kirsti juntou-se \u00e0 Funda\u00e7\u00e3o Comunit\u00e1ria do Condado de Ventura em agosto de 2022.<\/p>\n<p>A Kirsti nasceu e cresceu em Ventura e trabalha h\u00e1 mais de 30 anos ao servi\u00e7o do nosso condado nas \u00e1reas dos servi\u00e7os sociais e sem fins lucrativos. Antes de se juntar \u00e0 VCCF como Diretora de Bolsas de Estudo, Kirsti foi Diretora de Programas na Calif\u00f3rnia para uma organiza\u00e7\u00e3o nacional sem fins lucrativos na \u00e1rea da sa\u00fade mental. Antes disso, geriu uma bolsa de preven\u00e7\u00e3o a n\u00edvel estatal que fornecia servi\u00e7os de refor\u00e7o familiar e de capacita\u00e7\u00e3o a organiza\u00e7\u00f5es sem fins lucrativos e ag\u00eancias governamentais em toda a Calif\u00f3rnia.<\/p>\n<p>Kirsti licenciou-se na Universidade Estatal de San Jose e vive em Camarillo com o marido, o filho e o seu c\u00e3ozinho mimado, Rosie.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aaron-Weissman.png\" alt=\"Aaron Weissman\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"Aaron Weissman\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tAaron Weissman\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tGestor de bases de dados\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:aweissman@vccf.org\" title=\"correio eletr\u00f3nico: aweissman@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tcorreio eletr\u00f3nico: aweissman@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\ttelefone: 805.330.6671, ext. 111\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Aaron Weissman is the Database Manager for the Ventura County Community Foundation. Aaron was born in Woodland Hills but has lived in Ventura since he was a toddler, so he considers it his hometown.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron graduated with a B.A. in psychology from California State University, Channel Islands in 2019. During his time at CSUCI, he helped coordinate events with PSI CHI and served as treasurer for a year. He has some previous community-oriented experience working at Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation through an internship program, as well as teaching college preparation at Ventura Youth Correctional Facility.<\/p>\n<p>Desde jovem que viaja para encontros desportivos locais, at\u00e9 \u00e0 sua paix\u00e3o por caminhadas, Aaron j\u00e1 viu a maior parte do Condado de Ventura. Come\u00e7ou a apreciar a beleza natural e a cultura animada que cada cidade tem para oferecer e espera retribuir ao condado atrav\u00e9s deste cargo. Nos seus tempos livres, gosta de criar arte, fazer caminhadas ou desfrutar de uma noite em casa. Aaron sempre foi motivado para inovar e espera trazer esse entusiasmo para a equipa do VCCF.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Finley-West.png\" alt=\"Finley West\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" title=\"Finley West\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tFinley West\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tMarketing Assistant\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:fwest@vccf.org\" title=\"email: fwest@vccf.org\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\temail: fwest@vccf.org\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tphone: 805.312.9147\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBiografia\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Graduating in 2024 from California State University, Northridge with a bachelor&#8217;s degree in graphic and communication design, Finley West discovered the fulfillment of working with nonprofits through coursework that allowed him to create designs for the Los Angeles Fire Department and the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Finley moved to Wisconsin for his sophomore and junior years of high school where he discovered his passion for graphic design from frequenting online forums, as well as through the printing and papermaking industry that is so dominant there. It was during high school when he decided that he would pursue graphic design and communications as a career, but he always yearned for a way he could help people and merge his passion and purpose together.<\/p>\n<p>Frequenting Ventura County often when he was younger, Finley made the move to Newbury Park after graduation and has been smitten with the county ever since. Upon discovering the position with VCCF, the decision was an easy one, and now Finley is overjoyed at the potential to give back to his community while simultaneously utilizing his passion for graphic and communication design. Enjoying the rich cultural history of Ventura, the coastal air of Port Hueneme, the wonderful people of Oxnard and Camarillo, and everything else the county has to offer, Ventura County is a place that he is proud to call home and happy to serve.<\/p>\n<p>Finley enjoys reading novels, exploring indie gaming and art, and going on evening walks to enjoy the fresh air of Newbury Park. He also enjoys California&#8217;s history and natural features, taking trips to the Sierras or the Redwoods whenever he can and exploring the geographical features of the state.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMostrar mais\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/pt\/about\/staff\/staff-portal\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPortal do pessoal\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/\u0421\u043b\u043e\u0439-1-4.png\" alt=\"\u0421\u043b\u043e\u0438\u0306 1 4\" height=\"60\" width=\"44\" title=\"\u0421\u043b\u043e\u0439 1 4\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tVeja as suas contribui\u00e7\u00f5es terem um impacto imediato e duradouro que pode sentir\t<\/h3>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/\u0421\u043b\u043e\u0439-1-4.png\" alt=\"\u0421\u043b\u043e\u0438\u0306 1 4\" height=\"60\" width=\"44\" title=\"\u0421\u043b\u043e\u0439 1 4\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tAderir \u00e0 VCCF\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>E fa\u00e7a parte de uma comunidade compassiva e inspirada de doadores e fazedores. Juntos, constru\u00edmos um futuro mais brilhante e mais forte para o nosso Condado de Ventura.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/pt\/get-involved\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tParticipe\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/pt\/contact-us\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnviar-nos um e-mail\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Group-1080-2.png\" alt=\"Group 1080 (2)\" height=\"563\" width=\"463\" title=\"Grupo 1080 (2)\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staff members Our team of experienced professionals provides you with the highest level of service and support. 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