Our Philanthropic Planning Team helps donors turn their values into lasting community impact. Working hand-in-hand with individuals, families, and local organizations and businesses, the team creates personalized giving strategies, from donor-advised funds to planning a legacy gift. By partnering closely with our Community Impact Team, they ensure every contribution directly supports local solutions and creates meaningful, positive change.
Read on to meet the team!
Deirdre Holbrook - Vice President for Philanthropic Advancement
Joined SCF in 2024
Area of impact: Deirdre is passionate about bringing people together from all areas of Sonoma County to solve pressing issues.
Favorite part of her week: Deirdre enjoys cycling, running, skiing, gardening, cooking and spending time with her daughter and son.
With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, Deirdre brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong connection to our community. Her previous experience includes leadership roles at Year Up, the nation’s foremost equity-based workforce development organization, and Sonoma Land Trust, a leader in regional land conservation. Additionally, she has held key roles as the Director of Communications and Outreach for Marin Agricultural Land Trust and as Director of Communications for Peninsula Open Space Trust. Deirdre is an active member of the Board of Directors for the Community Alliance with Family Farmers and co-founded Impact 100 Redwood Circle, a women’s collective giving organization that has granted nearly 2 million dollars to Sonoma County nonprofits since 2016. A 4th generation Bay Area resident, she holds a BA from the University of California at Santa Cruz and an MA from Northwestern University.
Susan Price - Senior Philanthropic Advisor, Planned Giving
Joined SCF in 2022
Area of impact: Susan is deeply committed to environmental sustainability, affordable housing, disaster prevention and relief, education, health, and agriculture.
Favorite part of her week: Susan's diverse interests include beekeeping, photographty, SCUBA diving, hiking, gardening, and enjoying summer days by the river and on the coast.
As a Certified Specialist in Planned Giving (CSPG), Susan helps donors transform their lifelong values into lasting impact. With a master’s degree in Culture, Ecology, and Sustainable Community alongside deep expertise in donor relations, she excels at guiding individuals and families through meaningful legacy planning. Driven by a deep commitment to social equity and inclusion, Susan works closely with donors to create thoughtful planned gifts that will support a resilient, thriving community for generations to come.
Rebecca Rogoway - Senior Philanthropic Advisor
Joined SCF in 2023
Area of impact: Rebecca is passionate about Health & Human Services, especially women & children experiencing homelessness in Sonoma County.
Favorite part of her week: Rebecca is an avid runner who enjoys spending time with family, attending community events, reading in her garden, and trying out new Sonoma County restaurants!
Rebecca brings a wealth of experience and a profound commitment to philanthropy, having dedicated her career to helping donors connect with causes that matter most to them. Rebecca grew up in Connecticut, later moving to Chico, California to attend college. She lived all over Southern and Northern California while working with the American Heart Association, eventually settling in Sonoma County in 2019. Rebecca’s engaging personality and dedication to our community make her a perfect fit for the Community Foundation. She is deeply empathetic, knowledgeable about community needs, and has a strong desire to make a positive impact in the world.
Christine Walker, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
Joined SCF in 2026
Area of impact: Christine is by environmental stewardship, equity, collective impact, and community wellbeing.
Favorite part of her week: Christine enjoys hiking with her dog, Flea, and spending time with friends and family.
Christine has over 15 years of nonprofit fundraising and community-building experience, most recently from Point Blue Conservation Science, where she worked on the philanthropy team connecting caring people to impactful, science-based solutions. She sees her role as a bridge—bringing people together to support meaningful change. At SCF, she’s excited to expand where that bridge can lead, connecting donors to a wide range of opportunities to make a difference across Sonoma County. She believes that when we work together, we can do more good than any one effort alone. Christine is especially energized by the opportunity to focus locally, where impact is tangible and visible. She values the ability to look around her community and see the difference we can make, whether that’s supporting healthy ecosystems, strong nonprofits, or thriving neighborhoods.
Olivia Loes - Philanthropic Advisor, Donor Services
Joined SCF in 2021
Area of impact: Olivia is passionate about supporting Arts & Culture, and Education.
Favorite part of her week: Olivia enjoys fiber arts, weaving, pilates and yoga, wildflower walks through Sonoma County parks, and enjoying time in her backyard with her pups.
Growing up in Texas, but with family in San Francisco, the Bay Area has always been a second home to Olivia. Olivia, her husband, and their dogs and cats have made roots in Santa Rosa, figuratively and literally, since their move to the North Bay in 2018. They have a backyard vineyard where they have had the chance to have a hands-on wine country experience. Olivia has worked in museums, art galleries, and in the development department at the University of San Francisco. She holds a BA in Art History and an MA in Arts Leadership and Non-Profit Administration. Her background in the Arts has deeply influenced her work with SCF. She finds similar inspiration in philanthropy, driven by the impactful stories of donors and the passions that motivate them to invest in their community. She brings that dedication and compassion to her fund portfolio as well, ensuring that donors are connected to nonprofits that align with their passions and interests.
Kirsten Etherington - Philanthropy & Grants Associate
Joined SCF in 2023
Area of impact: Kirsten has a strong dedication to mental health, the environment, and animal wellfare.
Favorite part of her week: Kirsten loves spending time with her husband and their dogs, Mochi and Mamoru. She enjoys travel, wine, being active, spending time with her family, and going to the beach.
Kirsten has been immersed in nonprofit work her entire life, inspired by her grandmother, a passionate advocate and minority business leader in Dallas, Texas. As a child, Kirsten spent her after-school hours supporting her grandmother's efforts running the nonprofit La Voz Del Anciano, which worked to uplift and defend the elderly members of her community. Kirsten learned the vital importance of being of service to our communities and amplifying the voices of everyone from the example that her grandmother set for her. That example inspired her to work for the Community Foundation, where she supports the philanthropic efforts of our donors and fund holders. Since joining SCF last year, Kirsten has been energized by the dedication of her coworkers, who she enjoys collaborating with to address some of Sonoma County’s most pressing concerns.
Karen Bramblett - Philanthropy Assistant
Joined SCF in 2025
Area of impact: Karen is passionate about the arts and environment.
Favorite part of her week: Karen enjoys the nature and beauty of her neighborhood walks, writing, and global travel, having lived and worked in several countries around the world.
Guided by a passion for community impact and cross-cultural connection, Karen brings a thoughtful, versatile background in nonprofit support to our team. Over the years, she has lent her skills to organizations across health care, education, and animal welfare. Grounded in a Bachelor’s degree in English and a global perspective shaped by living and traveling abroad, Karen brings her dependable approach and love for community work to our shared mission.
