From Kristin Nelson, Director of Philanthropic Advising: Each Christmas Eve, I make a Tuscan dish called maiale di chianti. It isn’t fancy but it IS extraordinarily delicious. As it slowly simmers, it leaves the whole house smelling like rich wine, pork, and fennel while my family spends...
Nicole LeStrange, grants coordinator shares, "this is the recipe for the truffles my husband makes for us every Christmas. The recipe was given to him by his friend, Phil (“Philly Wonka” - because of these drool-worthy, addictive little nubbins he makes). Not an easy process,...
We are thrilled that our very own Ariana Díaz de León, community impact officer for the foundation, was featured in the winter issue of Sonoma Magazine this month. Interviewed by local writer Susan Boyle, Ariana offers readers advice on giving by listening to your heart, getting active as...
Please join us in congratulating our dear colleague, J Mullineaux on his well-earned new role as the Executive Director of the Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation. We are incredibly grateful to J for his leadership over this past eleven and half years, as he worked in service...
(Pictured: Ted Eliot and Jean Schulz at an event in August 2017) Last week we lost a remarkable community leader and dear friend, Ted Eliot. Ted served for nine years on the Community Foundation Sonoma County Board and then transitioned to serving on our Sonoma Valley...
Our Resilience Fund 2018 Report [real3dflipbook id='6'] It is hard to believe that more than a year has passed since the fires swept through Sonoma County on the night of October 8, 2017. In looking at the devastation: 5,130 homes and 24 lives lost, property damage estimates of...
Welcome to our new Program Officer, Ariana Díaz de León! Ariana joins us from Sonoma State University where she held several positions, most recently Data Analyst, and where she also received her Masters in Public Administration. Ariana previously attended CSU Long Beach for a BA in...
A man of many talents, Barry Weitzenberg is a modest, observant man. Community Foundation Sonoma County’s former board chair’s demeanor—refined, understated, and intelligent—doesn’t suggest the magnitude of his accomplishments. His activities in his spare time—golf, duck hunting, bike riding, to name a few—keep him physically active,...
Welcome to our new VP for Finance and Operations, Ann Butterfield! Ann brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience in multi-faceted non-profit organizations and has a strong passion for community development and social change. Ann joined Community Foundation Sonoma County after serving as Director of Business...
Welcome to our new Controller, Noel Mechau! Noel feels fortunate to have been born and raised in Santa Rosa. She graduated from Sonoma State University with her BS in Business Administration / Accounting and an emphasis on Philosophy, as well. Specializing in the hospitality industry she...