Our Team
Ally DeArman
Executive Administrator
As the Foundation’s Executive Administrator, Ally DeArman partners with our CEO, Leadership Team, and Board of Directors on the overall administration and operations of our virtual offices. Ally comes to the Foundation with more than a decade of event management …
Bia Vieira
CEO
Bia Vieira is CEO of Women’s Foundation California, where she leads the Foundation’s work to advance gender, racial, and economic justice. The Foundation’s program strategy is focused on building community-based power through investing in nonprofit organizations, training community leaders in …
Christine Reyes
Chief Financial Officer
Christine leads the Finance and Administration Team at the Foundation with primary responsibilities for the day-to-day financial planning, management and analysis, human resources and overseeing the annual budget and audit. Previously, Christine worked as Director of Finance and Administration for …
Cora Martin
Executive Associate
As an Executive Associate, Cora provides organizational and administrative support to the Chief Strategist of Partnerships and Programs Teams. They find their peace and purpose in collectively working towards a world that deserves us – where people have the resources …
Donyà Saunders
Sr. Director, Leadership & Training Programs
Donyà, a Compton native, discovered her dedication to justice, community, and leadership early on, shaping her career in the nonprofit sector. With extensive experience at Girls Inc., she facilitated programs, coordinated services, and served as Program Director, impacting over 1,000 …
Elizabeth Ayala
Sr. Program Manager
Elizabeth manages the Solís Policy Institute fellowship program and is the lead facilitator. She is passionate about developing authentic and powerful leaders and is a SPI alum as well. Previously, she worked as a bi-lingual community organizer, a health education …
Jai Lee Wong
Senior Advisor
Jai Lee Wong is a Senior Advisor for the Summer Leadership Institute, a statewide network of women leaders, that provides a summer leadership institute for young women. Jai is a founding board member of the Women’s Foundation of California, launched …
Jane Lin
Sr. Director, Partnerships
As Sr. Director of Partnerships, Jane is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the institutional giving program to meet the Foundation’s fundraising goals and expand the Foundation’s base of institutional support from foundations and corporations. Most recently Jane was the …
Jeanine Erikat
Program Manager
Jeanine is a Program Manager specifically with the Dr. Beatriz Maria Solís Policy Institute (SPI), with a B.S. in Public Health Sciences and B.A. in History from UC Irvine. She is a proud SPI alum and member of the Reproductive …
Kanitra Lopez
Director of People & Experience
As the Director of People & Experience (also known as DOPE), Kanitra Lopez plays a key role in advancing innovative ways to advance WFC’s vision. She is responsible for collaboratively aligning our core values and abundance framework with our human …
Liza Siegler
Sr. Director of Individual Partnerships
As Sr. Director of Individual Partnerships, Liza is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the individual donor program to meet the Foundation’s fundraising goals by strengthening a vibrant culture of feminist philanthropy. Previously, Liza worked at the Edible Schoolyard Project, …
Marisol Franco
Chief Strategist, Programs
Marisol provides leadership and strategic direction to ensure that Women’s Foundation California’s programs and initiatives amplify community voices, redistribute and mobilize power and resources to strengthen and sustain robust gender and racial justice movements. She is a Solís Policy Institute …
Mazuri Colley
Associate Director, Partnerships
As Associate Director of Partnerships, Mazuri works closely with colleagues in Program, Communications and Finance, and across the WFC Network. Before joining the Foundation, she was a Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge trainer and instructor helping organizations and development departments across the …
Miyana Evans
Program Manager, Youth Leadership & Trainings
Miyana Evans, a full-time toy poodle mom, was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles. She attended UCLA, earning Bachelor’s degrees in African American Studies and Sociology, and minoring in Film and Television. During her time at UCLA, she …
Nicola Schulze
Sr. Director, Communications
Nicola is a social impact leader whose work centers on the intersection of gender, racial, and economic justice. As the Sr. Director of Communications, she executes integrated communications and strategy, strengthening storytelling, and engaging target audiences. Previously, she worked at …
Nina Lopez
Program Manager
Nina is the Program Manager supporting all aspects of our Programs, with a focus on grantmaking, including the Culture Change Fund, California Women Rising, and our connect strategy initiatives. Wanting to explore the intersection of arts, culture and power, Nina …
Quinetta Stephen
Accountant
Quinetta Stephen (Quin) is an Accountant at the Foundation, responsible for day-to-day Accounts Payable, reporting, and supporting various departments. With a background as Media Finance Supervisor at Walton Isaacson, she has experience with clients like Lexus and Spalding. Currently pursuing …
Raquel Stratton
Partnerships Manager
As the Partnerships Manager, Raquel supports and works with colleagues across the organization. Raquel has over 15 years of nonprofit experience and has a wide-range of skills she likes to use for good. Raquel loves exploring good music, food, and …
Stephanie Davidson
Development Manager, Institutional Partnerships
As Development Manager, Institutional Partnerships, Stephanie helps to secure institutional funds in support of the Foundation’s mission. Prior to joining WFC, Stephanie spent her career in the environmental sector, helping to create community-designed parks in densely populated neighborhoods and protect …
Stephanie Volkoff Green
Chief Strategist, Partnerships
As Chief Strategist of Partnerships, Stephanie leads the Foundation’s efforts to engage communities of support to advance gender justice. Before joining the Foundation, Stephanie was the Development Manager for Advancement and Planned Giving with Mother Jones. During the 2004 Presidential …
Torre Freeman
Director, Communications
As the Director of Communications, Torre is responsible for creative media and visual storytelling for the website, social media, and special projects. Through collaborative efforts with the Foundation’s Communications team, she creates beautiful digital assets and campaigns that support brand …