Jamie Allison, an experienced leader in philanthropy, is on a mission to catalyze meaningful change in the eclectic San Francisco Bay Area.  Originally from Tennessee, Allison has cultivated deep roots in San Francisco for more than 20 years. Her daily enthusiasm for the city’s beauty and potential is palpable. Recently, while driving on Market Street with her godsons, Asher and Kyle, the view of downtown appeared before them. Allison bounced in her seat, grateful for and astonished by its splendor. “This is home for me. I 100% absolutely love San Francisco. I love waking up here every day and I [...more...]

Sara Lomelin is a true believer that anyone and everyone can be a philanthropist. In a rousing TED Talk, she invited 1.4 million rapt digital viewers to join her in creating a more democratic, inclusive future of philanthropy through the power of collective giving. Her efforts are gaining traction with new collective giving groups launching regularly and increased visibility for this giving model across various channels. She recently was awarded a coveted spot on the Forbes 50 Over 50: Impact List, for her leadership in the movement to diversify and democratize philanthropy. Lomelin is founding CEO of Philanthropy Together, a [...more...]

Dan’l Lewin, the current President and Chief Executive Officer of the Computer History Museum, is a veteran of the technology industry with a career spanning back to 1977. His professional journey – from Apple to Microsoft – has been marked by a commitment to explore the intersection of technology and civic issues. After college, Lewin considered becoming a lawyer to satisfy his interest in doing good for society but ultimately determined that the only career that would quench his curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm would be in the emerging and innovative technology industry. Lewin believed his ambition to enhance the human [...more...]

In Bay Area philanthropy Stacey Keare is a trailblazing female leader in an arena typically dominated by men. For the past 20 years, Ms. Keare has supported girls’ issues internationally and women-run organizations. She also has shown a passionate interest in the power of women philanthropists to make an impact in the areas they care most about. Ms. Keare, who studied international relations at Stanford University and has a Master of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School along with a law degree from UC Law SF (formerly Hastings), transformed her experience in civil and human rights into several philanthropic [...more...]

When Monetta White first heard about the plans to build the Museum of the African Diaspora, MoAD, she recalls thinking, “Oh my God, we are going to have a Black museum!”  Today, that vivid memory symbolizes the beginning of her journey, which has led her from being a donor and volunteer to her current role as MoAD’s CEO and executive director. Inspired by the wisdom of her grandmother, who instilled in her the importance of preserving culture and advocating for the community, Monetta White has dedicated her career to the celebration of Black culture, food, and art. Initially, as a [...more...]