2022 CEO Transition Updates Archives - Community Foundation Sonoma County

Welcoming Óscar Óscar Chávez smiling, text reads: "Welcoming Óscar Chávez"

March 14, 2023 Introducing our new President and CEO, Óscar Chávez

Posted at 11:55h in 2022 CEO Transition Updates, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Foundation News, News for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Newsletter, Notes from our CEO, Our Staff

We are thrilled to share that Óscar Chávez has been named as our new President & CEO! Óscar has been a community leader for more than 25 years and he has a deep understanding of Sonoma County and a proven track record of convening people...

September 14, 2022 Seeking our our next visionary leader: our President & CEO position specification

Posted at 18:03h in 2022 CEO Transition Updates, Foundation News

After months of preparatory work, stakeholder interviews and surveys, the Search Committee and our search consultants at Carlson Beck have crafted a new Position Specification for the President and CEO. Do you know a stellar candidate? We encourage you to share this Position Specification with your...

April 14, 2022 CFSC Search Committee Appointed; Carlson Beck Chosen to Recruit Next CEO

Posted at 16:29h in 2022 CEO Transition Updates, Foundation News, Press Releases

Community Foundation Sonoma County’s board of directors has appointed a search committee to identify CFSC’s next president and CEO. The committee’s work has begun in earnest, developing a transparent, equity-centered process to guide the entire search. The committee announced the selection of an executive search...

Sheryl Alexander, Interim President & CEO wearing a blue floral shirt and a bright smile on her face.

February 11, 2022 Welcoming Sheryl Alexander, our Interim CEO

Posted at 15:46h in 2022 CEO Transition Updates, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Foundation News, News for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Newsletter, Notes from our CEO, Our Staff, Press Releases, Professional Advisors Newsletter

We are delighted to welcome Sheryl Alexander to our team this week. Sheryl joins us as our Interim CEO, a role she is well prepared for with past leadership experience that includes serving as President and CEO at Inland Empire Community Foundation, among other leadership...

Elizabeth Brown, President & CEO wearing a white sweater and a big smile.

February 11, 2022 Saying Bon Voyage to our President and CEO, Elizabeth Brown

Posted at 12:39h in 2022 CEO Transition Updates, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Foundation News, News for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Newsletter, Notes from our CEO, Our Staff

After announcing Beth's departure back in December, our staff and board offered bon voyage toasts to our very own Elizabeth Brown this week. As we celebrate Beth’s nine years of leadership and wish her the very best in her coming role with the Arthur M....

Elizabeth Brown, President & CEO, sitting on a white couch, next to a blue pillow, with a smile on her face.

December 17, 2021 Elizabeth Brown Leaving Foundation After Nine Years as President & CEO

Posted at 09:14h in 2022 CEO Transition Updates, Foundation News, Our Staff, Press Releases

Community Foundation Sonoma County (CFSC) announced Thursday that Elizabeth Brown will be transitioning out of her role as President & CEO after nearly a decade of leadership. Brown will be moving to Atlanta, Georgia, joining the executive leadership team at the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation,...

September 14, 2022 Seeking our our next visionary leader: our President & CEO position specification

April 14, 2022 CFSC Search Committee Appointed; Carlson Beck Chosen to Recruit Next CEO

December 17, 2021 Elizabeth Brown Leaving Foundation After Nine Years as President & CEO

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