Our People
Meet our staff
Adam Latham
Finance Manager
(he/him/his)
Where did you grow up?
I moved a lot when young but grew up mainly in San Diego.
What did you study?
Sociology
What do you do at the Foundation?
I help process invoices, contributions, and grants. I also help to reconcile bank accounts each month; help with the annual audit; quarterly reporting; and the budget.
What brought you to this role?
Most of my career has been with nonprofit arts organizations. After several years out of nonprofits, I was eager to get back to that world. My wife and I were also looking to relocate to New Mexico. So when the job opportunity came up, I jumped at it.
Favorite pastime?
A dedicated homebody, I love just putzing around the house: could be cooking, tidying up, reading, watching a movie, listening to music, etc.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
I really enjoy being part of an organization where my input is valued. It's a good feeling to know your experience is respected and has merit.
Annmarie McLaughlin
Annmarie McLaughlin
Senior Director of Community Programs
(she/her/hers)
Where did you grow up?
I was raised in the Caribbean and attended college in New York City before moving to New Mexico.
What did you study?
My undergraduate degree in film production gave me skills in narrative development, project management and budgeting, logistics, planning, and relationship stewardship that have been valuable in the philanthropic sector.
What do you do at the Foundation?
My current work focuses on community partnerships. This means bringing people and organizations together in our priority areas of interest: cultural vibrancy, economic security and opportunity, educational success and career pathways, health and wellbeing, and sustainable agriculture and stewardship of resources. Projects often include identifying a critical need and coordinating solutions through partner dialogue, community learning, grantmaking, and information sharing.
What brought you to this role?
Before joining the Foundation, I worked in hospitality and the performing arts — areas also focused on project development and relationship building. My current position pulls together the variety of roles I have held at SFCF, from event planning and data management to program design and grant writing.
Favorite pastime?
My go-to restorative time usually means being in nature and meals with friends and family.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
I love caring for our communities and making connections between colleagues, partners, and community members. When we’re able to help someone have a conversation, find a resource, meet a partner, or learn about what’s happening in our sector, it makes my day.
Charles Rountree
Controller
(he/him/his)
Where did you grow up?
Alabama
What did you study?
I attended the University of Georgia and received my accounting degree at Georgia State University.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I serve as the assistant to the Chief Financial Officer with a focus on investment reconciliations, preparation of donor statements, and fund activity analysis. Broadly speaking, along with the entire accounting team, we support the ongoing efforts of the entire Foundation by overseeing its financial health.
What brought you to this role?
My husband and I had been visiting Santa Fe for years before we moved here in 2014. Long before this became our home, I'd heard about the incredible work the Foundation was doing. When the opportunity presented itself to join the finance and accounting team, all I asked was 'when can I start?'
Favorite pastime?
I'm active in the community as a volunteer, primarily with the Santa Fe Opera and the Church of the Holy Faith. I belong to a book club where we mostly gossip and drink wine. I also garden very badly.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
I've been fortunate to witness first hand the incredible passion and commitment of people in Santa Fe as they work to make this community the best it can be. Supporting their efforts by focusing on the financial security of the Foundation makes me feel like I'm supporting their work as well.
Christopher Goett, MSW
Chief Executive Officer
(he/him/his)
Where did you grow up?
I was born in western New York but mostly grew up in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area. Undergraduate and graduate school moved me to Philadelphia and Baltimore, respectively.
What did you study?
I attended Villanova University where I majored in Sociology and minored in Peace & Justice Studies. At the University of Maryland, Baltimore, I achieved a Master’s in Social Work with concentration in community development, community organizing, and social movements.
What do you do at the Foundation?
As CEO, I am responsible for the overall strategic direction, cohesion, and management of our multi-component community foundation, comprised of numerous charitable funds and initiatives. I work to amplify SFCF’s role as a community resource through strategic partnerships and move collaboratively within a broad spectrum of stakeholders to advance our Foundation as a convener on issues and challenges facing the northern New Mexico region.
What brought you to this role?
A blend of family, professional, and local reasons brought me to this role here in Santa Fe. I’ve worked with community foundations across North America for a few years and worked within the country’s third oldest community foundation for several more years overseeing affordable housing, racial equity, and community organizing grantmaking in greater Los Angeles, CA. I know first-hand how uniquely positioned community foundations are within the field of philanthropy to positively influence local communities. Joining SFCF was a compelling opportunity to contribute and learn.
Favorite pastime?
In addition to spending time with family and friends, I enjoy hiking, reading, traveling, and seeing live music.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
The SFCF team was an influential factor in joining the organization—I’m fortunate to work side-by-side with really smart, thoughtful, and dedicated staff and board members who strive to make northern New Mexico a better place for everyone.
Daniel Kaufman
Daniel Kaufman
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
(he/him/his)
Bio coming soon!
Deborah Tang
Grants Assistant
(she/her/hers)
Where did you grow up?
I was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
What did you study?
I studied Political Science at Oregon State for my undergraduate and then went on to receive a dual masters from UNM in Latin American Studies and Community and Regional Planning.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I assist the Director of Grants & Community Impact in the generation of grant checks, donor thank yous, and the maintenance of grant records.
What brought you to this role?
As a former Executive Director of nonprofits that received many grants from SFCF, I know first-hand how important the work of the Foundation is to our community, and love the ability to assist in its work.
Favorite pastime?
I have eight alpacas, 30 chickens, and four dogs that occupy much of my time, along with a greenhouse producing vegetables and herbs.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
During my short time here so far, I have been impressed with the compassion of my coworkers and the sheer scope of the community touched by the Foundation.
Diane Addis
Philanthropy & Grant Associate
(she/her/hers)
Where did you grow up?
I was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, but spent most of my adult life in San Diego, CA.
What did you study?
I spent two years as a drama major at UTEP and then moved to Berkeley, CA to attend a drama school.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I process all the incoming donations at the Foundation, and prepare gift acknowledgements. I also assist with grant entry and other administrative needs for the Philanthropy and Grants departments.
What brought you to this role?
Most of my career has been in the nonprofit arts sector, where I realized the importance of philanthropic giving and the impact it can have. After moving to Santa Fe in 2020, I wanted to explore other nonprofit opportunities and am so grateful that the Foundation's needs and my interests found each other.
Favorite pastime?
While mostly being a homebody and enjoying reading or binge watching a sci-fi or fantasy show, I also enjoy exploring the local arts scene, taking a scenic drive, and traveling further afield.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
Although I've worked in the nonprofit sector before, working at a community foundation has been enlightening. The scope of work and support the Foundation provides the local community and New Mexico in general is inspiring. It feels good to work for an organization whose mission is something one can personally feel good about.
Diane Hamamoto
Director of Grants & Community Impact
(she/her/hers)
Where did you grow up?
Los Angeles, CA
What did you study?
I attended the School of Natural Resources at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. My major was wildlife management.
What do you do at the Foundation?
In a nutshell, I take care of nearly everything related to grants, including donor advised grants and our own competitive grant cycles. The goal is to deploy money to nonprofits as quickly and efficiently as possible. Another goal is to work to build strong relationships with our area nonprofits by listening, learning, and sharing information whenever possible.
What brought you to this role?
After 25+ years working in the legal field, it was time for a change. Having interest in the nonprofit sector for a long time, when a position opened up with the Foundation, I decided it was now or never. Managing our emergency funds, working more closely with the nonprofits and seeing the good work done has been both satisfying and inspiring.
Favorite pastime?
Playing outside in the garden and inside in the kitchen are two favored activities. Experimenting in the kitchen is a great stress-reliever. Of course trying a new happy hour locale or restaurant accomplish the same thing!
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
Being able to think independently, having the latitude to try new ideas, and having a collegial work environment is very much appreciated. Having the space to think about taking our work to the next level, and then being able to actualize it is priceless.
Jennipher Trujillo
Senior Manager, People & Culture
(she/they)
Where did you grow up?
Born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico
What did you study?
I attended the Santa Fe Community College and went to work for the Santa Fe County Chamber of Commerce. After five years I moved to NYC and worked as an Executive Assistant in finance and a few other industries for ten years.
What do you do at the Foundation?
My position is Senior Manager, People and Culture I oversee and implement all aspects of the full employee lifecycle to ensure staff are supported, engaged, and motivated to do their best work. Guiding the SFCF values and culture in partnership with senior leadership. This role will assist in fostering a workplace that upholds equity, diversity, and inclusion. (DEI)
What brought you to this role?
Before joining the Foundation, I worked for the Santa Fe Institute in the HR department just shy of five years. I loved my job and the people I worked with. Ready for a new challenge and to be more involved in my community. I was excited to be a part of a Foundation that focuses on economic differences and active in areas of diversity and equity in the workplace.
Favorite pastime?
My life outside of work is big, I have great friends and community. I feel lucky to live and work in my hometown and I take full advantage of that. I am 50% introvert and 50% extrovert. Fun fact: In 2011 I enrolled in a culinary program at the French Culinary Institute in NYC that continued study in Italy for 6 months at the Alma- La Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana. I love to cook, I love music and I love to travel with my wife, a local attorney in town.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
Having the opportunity to create a space and work environment that supports staff and community was the reason I came on board. Sharing in the future of all New Mexicans is an exciting job and I hope to help in sharing our diverse culture to those who wish to learn and listen. I feel that everyone in our community should be able to live and work here with access to health care, education, and employment
Kevin Sokol-White
Chief Financial Officer
(he/him/his)
Where did you grow up?
I was born and raised in Gulfport, MS on the beautiful Gulf Coast very near the beach. While I grew up there, I've learned so much about the world and other cultures through my many opportunities to live and work abroad afforded me through my previous 30 year career in energy and finance.
What did you study?
I attended the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) in Oxford, MS. I studied accounting and finance and I have a bachelor and masters in accounting.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I use my extensive background in finance and the for profit world to bring a balanced business perspective and approach to my work at the foundation. I feel that is unique in the nonprofit sector.
What brought you to this role?
I retired from my energy and finance career in July 2017 and my husband and I relocated permanently to Santa Fe. I was recruited to join the Foundation to succeed the retiring CFO.
Favorite pastime?
I really enjoy spending time entertaining and hanging out with small groups of friends. My husband is a great cook. We are both adventurous and love to travel and have previously renovated and owned a boutique hotel in the Texas Hill and Wine Country. We both love mid century design and renovated a 1958 home here which took over 14 months. It was recognized and published in the Santa Fean magazine.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
I enjoy the opportunity to get to do such important in our community and never knew I would get an opportunity to do something like this.
Lily Horwath
Director of Marketing & Communications
(she/her/hers)
Where did you grow up?
I was born in upstate New York but mostly grew up in Strasbourg, France and Annapolis, Maryland.
What did you study?
I attended St. John's College here in Santa Fe, where I studied the Classics. At New College of Florida, I pursued my passion for written and visual communications.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I use the power of storytelling to support the Foundation's mission. My goal is to spread awareness of our work, the problems facing our communities, and the successes of our grantees and donors. Ultimately, my hope is for these stories to encourage generosity and collaborative change across northern New Mexico.
What brought you to this role?
I spent several years in Santa Fe's nonprofit sector, where I saw firsthand all of the great work the Foundation was doing through its grantmaking, educational offerings, and resource-sharing. I wanted to be part of that. I wanted to use my skillset in communications and marketing to help people rather than drive sales.
Favorite pastime?
Most of my hobbies are pretty solitary in nature — walking, reading, painting — but I love spending time with my family and friends, too.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
I really love the people I work with, helping my community, and being at an organization that celebrates lifelong learning.
Ona Johnson
Board & Community Relations Manager
(she/her/hers)
Where did you grow up?
Santa Fe is my hometown.
What did you study?
After graduating from Santa Fe High School, I attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, and continued my studies at West Texas A&M University.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I wear a couple of different hats here at the Foundation... In my role as Board and Community Relations Liaison, my work at the Foundation is very relationship oriented. I support the President/CEO and work very closely with our Board of Directors. I also oversee Dollars4Schools, which is an educational program here at SFCF that provides Santa Fe Public and Charter School Teachers with a local helping hand in funding their classroom programs and meeting the needs of their students.
What brought you to this role?
I originally came to the Foundation as the Director of Dollars4Schools. It was a perfect fit for me and I was honored to have the opportunity to support teachers and students in my hometown. It has been a joy working with so many fabulous teachers, friends, and donors in support of public education, and I still feel so lucky to be in this role today!
Favorite pastime?
I love Santa Fe and enjoy taking in everything it has to offer — from keeping up on the new museum exhibits and skiing, to eating out with family and friends. My children are very involved in sports, so I spend a lot of time on the sidelines or in the bleachers supporting them, which I love!
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
The people I've met while working at the Foundation make the work so very special — from my colleagues to our Board Members and everyone I've been fortunate enough to meet in my work. I have genuinely cherished the relationships I've made along the way. Working with dedicated individuals toward a common goal of improving our community is about as good as it gets! I am so proud of the work of the Foundation and honored to be a part of it.
Phyllis Tonika
Office Coordinator
(she/her/hers)
Where did you grow up?
Originally a Chicago native, found my way to The Land of Enchantment almost 30 years ago.
What did you study?
My higher education has been a lifelong learning process from my professional career in Advertising, Marketing, Publishing and Non-Profit work.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I am the Office Coordinator, the first face and voice you'll meet at SFCF. I take pride in welcoming and helping everyone get connected with the wonderful opportunities and people the Foundation provides.
What brought you to this role?
I was searching for a rewarding opportunity, where I could use my many professional years of Project Management in communications and marketing, and make a difference helping people. I bring with me exceptional organizational skills, creativity, patience, kindness, commitment...and a true sense of working with people.
Favorite pastime?
I transitioned from a city girl to pioneer woman living on a ranch outside of Santa Fe. My personal interests are the great outdoors, hiking, walking, road trips, Southwest folklore, discovering hidden gem towns and people, thrift shopping...and just spending time with friends, enjoying life.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
First of all, I share my days with an exceptional staff of wonderful human beings...helping, listening, sharing. The work that is done at the Foundation, helps me become a better person, contributing to the health and well being of surrounding communities.
Sarah Amador-Guzmán
Director of Development
(she/her/hers)
Where did you grow up?
I was born and raised in El Paso, TX but haven't lived there since I left for college.
What did you study?
I attended New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, where I majored in Government and Foreign Languages with a concentration in Law & Society and Spanish. While attending my undergraduate program, I quickly realized I enjoyed working in the community and was passionate about social justice movements. While attending Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA and obtaining a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management, I worked for an organization that helped female candidates get elected into local and state positions, to expand reproductive health rights and education throughout the state.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I currently work to connect over a dozen community partners to each other, to collectively achieve improved educational outcomes. My goal is to work with partners to identify key strategies that can help improve reading and math proficiency levels in K-12 students with familial and educator supports throughout our community. My hope is that through our work we can help children, youth, and young adults as well as their families receive the necessary supports to thrive economically.
What brought you to this role?
I currently serve on the City of Santa Fe Children’s Youth Commission, as well as the state’s Public Education Advisory Council. I have worked hard to help create opportunities of synergy between education research and philanthropic dollars going into education programs throughout our region. My passion for Education Policy began a decade ago when I worked at the New Mexico State Legislative Education Study Committee, as a Fiscal Analyst overseeing the use of state funds in public education. I have extensive experience in the social sector where I also worked as a Program Evaluator in Education for the Legislative Finance Committee. My deep experience and thoughtful, creative approach to the sector, have positioned me well to oversee Opportunity Santa Fe’s ongoing impact.
Favorite pastime?
I enjoy ice skating, swimming, and bike riding; but most of all I love spending time with my family watching movies or playing board games.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
I enjoy how dynamic my job has been, no single day has every been repeated. I love working with community, donors, grantees, and partners through out our region; not to mention the great colleagues I work with every day!
Stacy Lytle
Finance Associate
(she/her/hers)
Where did you grow up?
I was born in Los Angeles but I moved around the western and central states every 2-3 years while growing up. I ended up in Oklahoma in high school and stayed there until 2016.
What did you study?
I attended Oklahoma State University and studied math and programming. After staying home with children for many years, I studied Accounting in preparation for rejoining the workforce.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I work as a Finance Associate at SFCF, processing vendor and grant payments, payroll and helping with some operations.
What brought you to this role?
While I was a stay at home mom, I enjoyed various volunteer positions. After working in the for profit sector for 2 years, I missed being a part of non profit work. I was excited to find the finance associate opening at the Foundation.
Favorite pastime?
I love spending time with my family, reading, and working around my house and property.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
I am new to the Foundation but I have been overwhelmed by the kindness and helpful nature of everyone here. I am very excited to learn more about working at a non profit.
Yolanda Cruz
Learning Hub Coordinator
(she/her/hers)
Where did you grow up?
I mostly grew up in Gallup, NM and moved when I was 14 to Las Vegas — closer to my parents' families in El Carmen and Ledoux.
What did you study?
I attended Luna Community College and NMHU to study accounting/business administration.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I am the Philanthropy Hub Coordinator and work with many partners and staff to curate a variety of opportunities for learning and leadership development.
What brought you to this role?
When I entered the workforce, after my kids were born, I was drawn to community work. I had already been volunteering for a few organizations. My lived experience with health equity, community engagement, and program development led me to focus on systems, policy, and macro practice to support healthy and sustainable organizations. I enjoy holding the big picture while connecting people in different sectors and firming collaborative partnerships for collective impact. It is important to me that community voices are centered and the experiences are uplifted as I believe community holds the answers to what is needed and what works when coupled with data, sufficient resources, and best practice/emerging practice.
Favorite pastime?
Outside of work, I am deeply committed to caring for family. I am bi-coastal, from the Sapello River to the Pacific Ocean to spend time with family and enjoy new experiences.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
I enjoy meeting and connecting with people. It is rewarding to bring in so many diverse facilitators and to support capacity growth. There are so many small and rural organizations that may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in workshops. I get so much joy from bringing folks together and seeing the networks that are built and strengthened, and to see new leaders step up to share their wisdom and knowledge.
Meet our board
A. Dion Silva
A. Dion Silva
Born and raised in Taos, New Mexico, A. Dion Silva is currently Enterprise Bank and Trust’s President - Santa Fe Region (formerly Los Alamos National Bank). Now celebrating his 20th Anniversary with Enterprise Bank and Trust, he has served in many roles including consumer, mortgage, commercial, construction and land development lending, marketing, and business and community development. He has also used his knowledge to benefit the community as a member of the Santa Fe Mayor's Advancing Affordable Housing and Livable Neighborhoods Advisory Group. He is currently on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico, Treasurer of the Board of Directors for Assistance Dogs of the West and a board member of Communities In Schools. His priorities are to assist with youth, education, health care and economic development as a volunteer at The Santa Fe Children’s Museum, The Food Depot, Gerard’s House, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), and Santa Fe Community Foundation’s NextGen. He is a “puppy raiser” and helps to train assistance dogs. His current dog is Gigi. Dion Silva holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from New Mexico State University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
Ana Marie Argilagos
Ana Marie Argilagos
As President and CEO of Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP), Ana Marie has paved the way to usher in a new generation of philanthropy that aims for an inclusive democracy. Her trajectory continues to be a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit as she leads HIP into a new era of philanthropy. Ana Marie’s career across the nonprofit, government, and social sectors is a direct reflection of her thoughtful curiosity to bridge diverse agendas. She has held positions at the Ford Foundation, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, UnidosUS, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and even spent time as a professor at New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service. Ana Marie received her master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University and her bachelor’s degree in international relations from American University. She divides her time between Washington, DC, and Santa Fe, NM, where she lives with her husband Rodger Boyd, and their cat Alfie. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her daughter Alexia and spending time with her family in Puerto Rico.
Bart Stucky
Bart Stucky
Bart is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and has served on the Investment Committee of the Santa Fe Community Foundation for three years. In his professional career, he was primarily focused on institutional investment portfolio management. The last 28 years were with the New Mexico StateInvestment Council (NMSIC), working in various roles. His most recent role was managing the NMSIC’s fixed income portfolio, concentrating on building out its private credit investment holdings. Prior to that, he was a Portfolio Manager for NMSIC’sDomestic Large Cap Equity portfolio and has also assisted the CIO with investment strategy and special projects. Outside of work, he has served on the board of Pandemonium Productions children’s theatre and participated in the Santa Fe Monte Del Sol High School Mentorship program, mentoring students interested in learning about the stock market.
Bud Hamilton
Bud Hamilton
Bud Hamilton attended DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana. Upon completing the BA requirements in 1964 as a Phi Beta Kappa, Bud went on to get his MBA at Harvard. Upon graduation from HBS in 1966, he joined the Procter & Gamble Company where he was employed for the next 37 years in various executive positions in Sales, Marketing, General Management. In the latter years of his career Bud served as President Eurocos (P&G Fine Fragrance Subsidiary), Vice President Customer Marketing North America, Vice President Customer Business Development North America, Vice President Global Innovation. Bud has broad board experience in both the national/international for-profit and local not-for-profit worlds. He is past Chair of the Promotion Marketing Association of America and served on the Domino's Pizza board (2005-2016). In Santa Fe, he is past Vice Chair of The School for Advanced Research and currently serves on the boards of Santa Fe Community Foundation, Lensic Performing Arts Center, Cancer Foundation for New Mexico (Chair), Museum of New Mexico Foundation, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, St. Vincent Hospital Support, and Santa Fe Regional Airport Advisory.
Deborah Holloway
Deborah Holloway
Relationships, structure and communication have been the common threads in Deborah Holloway’s life and career, expressed through journalism, family systems therapy, and professional philanthropy. After a decade in Germany, writing for Opera News and training as a psychotherapist, she and her family returned to the US, where she became the first professional Director of the Seabury Foundation, a mid-size family foundation in Chicago. Deborah helped design and implement a 6-year place-based neighborhood initiative, established a local Leadership Forum, and led the Seabury family strategic planning process. She served on the Board of the Donors Forum of Chicago (now Forefront), chaired its Family Foundations Committee, and made frequent presentations on philanthropy, both locally and at Council on Foundations conferences. Deborah serves in rotation as a Trustee and Officer of the Seabury Foundation. She has applied her skill as a facilitator and consultant with foundations, families and nonprofits in Chicago and Santa Fe. She served on the Women of Distinction Committee at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and is a member of the Advisory Board of the Kokrobitey Institute in Ghana.
Diane Martinez
Diane Martinez
Diane Martinez is Vice President of Human Resources and Administration with Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) and based at their corporate headquarters in Santa Fe. In addition to Human Resources, Diane manages the functions of public relations, marketing, and fundraising for the organization. Prior to joining PMS in 1994, Diane held Human Resources management positions with GTE Telecommunications. Born and raised in New Mexico, Diane has long been active in community affairs, serving on a wide variety of boards including the Spanish Colonial Arts Society, the Governor's Children of Legacy Fund, the PMS Foundation, and Hospital Services Corporation. Diane earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management and is a graduate of Leadership New Mexico. She and her husband, Ron, are the proud parents of two grown sons.
Dolores Overton
Dolores Overton
Dolores Overton brings with her an extensive financial background in banking and accounting as a senior Vice President at First National 1870. She is a current board member of the St. Vincent Hospital Foundation, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, and former board member of Girls, Inc. of Santa Fe.
Elizabeth Heller Allen
Elizabeth Heller Allen
Elizabeth has lived in Santa Fe for almost four years. After 45 years living in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Texas, Elizabeth has found her private heaven here in Santa Fe and can’t imagine living anywhere else.
Elizabeth has committed her career to communications, investor relations, marketing and public advocacy for publicly traded financial institutions, defense companies, tech, retail and two hospital systems, one NFP and one public. She has helped well established companies re-think their role in society and how their public responsibilities should influence their business priorities.
Elizabeth has served on the Board of Advisors of the Medill School at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL for 22 years, including three as board chair and four as governance chair. She was elected to Medill’s Hall of Achievement in 1997. She has also served on the board of the Red Cross in Columbus and Cleveland, OH, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital board in Boston, Mass.
Elizabeth joined the Santa Fe Community Foundation board’s governance committee as vice chair in 2020, and joined the board in 2021.
Helena Ribe
Helena Ribe
Helena Ribe is an international development economist, retired from the World Bank where she worked for three decades. She is now a non-profit director and is active in community and cultural activities. She was born in Colombia and is a US citizen. She holds a BA from Universidad de los Andes, and a Masters and PhD in Economics from Yale University. She devoted her career to reduce poverty and improve social and economic development. She has worked with policymakers, academics, civil society organizations and communities all over the world. She authored several World Bank Publications, including her book (coauthored): “From Right to Reality: Incentives, Labor Markets and the Challenge of Universal Social Protection in Latin America and the Caribbean,” which has been widely quoted. She had several managerial positions in the World Bank. Her last assignment was as manager of the Social Protection program in Latin America and the Caribbean. Previously, she worked in the World Bank's research and strategy Departments where she helped shape the Bank's approach to poverty reduction, and managed the World Bank’s program of studies, technical assistance and financing of Health, Education and Social Protection in Southern and West Africa and in Central America. Helena is now a nonprofit director and is involved in community and cultural activities in Santa Fe and in Washington DC. She is a founding board member and Treasurer of WISC (Women International Study Center), a board member and Vice-Chair of WOLA (Washington Office for Human Rights in Latin America), a board member of the Santa Fe Community Foundation, of GoPhilantropic Foundation, and of the International Folk Art Market (IFAM), where she chairs the Artist Development Committee. She is a member of the International Women's Forum in New Mexico and has been a Board member, a member of the Nominations Committee and Program Committee Chair. She is also in the Advisory Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts and in the Grants Committee of the Santa Fe Community Foundation. Previously she was a Board member of KSFR, the United World College in Costa Rica, the Desert Chorale and Pro-Mujer International. Helena loves and collects folk art and has been a volunteer with IFAM, supporting artists through the Mentor to Market program.
Justin Talbot Zorn
Justin Talbot Zorn
Justin Talbot Zorn is a Santa Fe-based writer and policymaker. He has served as Legislative Director to three Members of Congress, as a Fulbright Scholar focused on improving long-term planning in government, and as an opinion contributor to publications, including The Washington Post, Time, Newsweek, Harvard Business Review, The Guardian, The Atlantic, Wired, The Nation, Foreign Policy, and CNN. He is a Truman National Security Fellow, a Senior Adviser to the Center for Economic and Policy Research, and communications and policy consultant for a variety of economic, environmental, civil rights, and science think tanks and advocacy groups. As a member of the Santa Fe community, Justin has been active in efforts with city government, statewide nonprofits, and youth-led activist organizations, including passage of community solar legislation and the Verde Fund for sustainability and equity. Justin is working on a book on the psychology and politics of the attention economy, forthcoming from HarperCollins. He holds graduate degrees in international relations and public policy from Oxford University and Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. He lives in the San Mateo neighborhood with his wife, Meredy, and three young children, Tierra, Saraya, and Jai.
Leslie Nathanson Juris
Leslie Nathanson Juris
Leslie Nathanson Juris is President of Nathanson/Juris Consulting in Santa Fe, NM and was a founding managing director of the Roberts, Nathanson & Wolfson Consulting Group in Chicago. Her consultation emphasizes the implementation of strategy and the development of practices and cultures that help organizations manage complex change. She helps everyone from boards of directors and chief executives to frontline employees, and family members in family businesses learn behaviors that support high-performing climates: leadership, team building, cultural transformation, and conflict resolution. Leslie advises executives in a wide range of industries, including family-owned businesses, healthcare, professional service, media, hospitality, major financial institutions, large and small manufacturing organizations, universities, and museums. Her recent assignments focus on advising CEOs and their top teams as they negotiate increasingly difficult economic and competitive conditions and working with families who are transitioning governance or wealth from one generation to the next.Leslie lives in Santa Fe, NM where she continues consulting and spends her time and energy on the Boards of NDI-NM, an organization that helps children believe in themselves, and Tomorrows Women (Emeritus), an organization that brings teenage girls from Israel and Palestine to actively work for peace. Leslie has sat on several corporate boards over the years, most recently the board of Ameristar Casinos for 10 years and the Los Alamos National Bank (now Enterprise Bank and Trust). Leslie served as a Director to the New Mexico Finance Authority from July 2019 until September 2021. She was appointed as Director of the Board to City Different Investments in January of 2021. Presently she is on the Board of the Santa Fe Community Foundation. Leslie holds a BS degree from Tufts University, an MA from Northwestern University, and a PhD in organizational behavior from the Kellogg School, Northwestern University.
Marcos Zubia
Marcos Zubia
Marcos Zubia was born and raised in Santa Fe, NM. He is a graduate of Capital High School, Western State School of Banking and the Santa Fe Community College. He has his bachelor’s degree in banking and mortgage services. Marcos had a successful 15-year career as a local respected banking professional where he held many positions in operations, management and sales including Vice President and Market Manager. In 2019, he became a successful multi-million dollar producing real estate agent and owns and runs a successful real estate team with his wife.
Marcos was the Development Director and past board president for Esperanza Shelter, where he help led the organization through significant organizational and strategic change and launched the most successful fundraising platform and stewarding efforts in the organizations history.
He is currently the Chief Development Officer for St. Vincent Hospital Foundation where he oversees all fundraising, operations and day to day management of the foundation to support CHRISTUS St. Vincent Hospital. Marcos is currently the board secretary for the Santa Fe Community Foundation, a member of the NextGen Philanthropy Group, board treasurer for the Turquoise Trail Charter School Foundation and a board member for the Santa Fe Hispanic Chamber. In 2017, he was recognized as 10 Who Made a Difference by the Santa Fe New Mexican for his work with Esperanza Shelter. In 2019, he received the Muchisimas Gracias award by the Mayor of Santa Fe as part of their Mayors Give Back Ball for his work and desire to make a difference in the community through his philanthropic involvement and support.
Marcos is a proud father and husband to his 9-year old son and his high school sweetheart Donna.
Nancy Steedman
Nancy Steedman
Nancy Steedman’s professional career started with seven years as a Financial Management Consultant in the Oilfield sector, followed by many years as a community volunteer, serving as Treasurer and Board Chair for numerous nonprofit organizations. Nancy then re-entered the workforce and brought her nonprofit CFO expertise and passion to nonprofits in Colorado Springs, Denver and Santa Fe. A family move to Santa Fe in 2018 proved a welcome change from Denver traffic. Nancy has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Carleton College and Masters in Business Administration from the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University.
Patricia Marcus-Curtis
Patricia Marcus-Curtis
Patricia Marcus Curtis has served on the Board of the Santa Fe Community Foundation for two years, this past year as Board Secretary and Co-Chair of the Governance Committee. She is an ongoing member of the Executive Committee, current Chair of the Governance Committee, member of the Ends and Nominating Committees, ad hoc CEO-Search Committee, and the Transition Task Force. Referencing best practices observed in corporate environments as one of the first executive coaches in the SF Bay Area, Patricia enjoys engaging in nonprofits with a collaborative orientation toward organizational process and development, board governance, and community outreach. Prior to launching a successful independent consulting practice in Silicon Valley, she discovered a niche for services centered on organizational development, senior executive leadership, and intra-corporate communications in her work as a Vice President and Senior Consultant in the San Jose office of Drake Beam Morin. Formerly, she was Director of Research with ORI, Inc., a retainer based executive search firm in Boston, MA. Patricia is a member of the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Advisory Council and past member of their Board of Directors, Executive, and Governance Committees. She has served on the Board of Trustees of Desert Academy as Chair of the Outreach Program, Board of Trustees and Executive Committee of the Santa Fe Art Institute, and the Board of Directors, Chair of the Programs and Policies Committee, for A Better Way, in Oakland, CA. Patricia holds a B.A. in Psychology from Stanford University, and Ed.M. in Counseling and Consulting Psychology from Harvard University. She is an Associate Member of the American Psychological Association, and the APA Society for Humanistic Psychology. She also enjoys a studio practice for painting, printmaking, drawing, hand-made books, and photography, creating multi-media series of related images referencing nature. Her study of art has included a residency at the Vermont Studio Center, painting intensives at Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass, CO, and workshops at the San Francisco Art Institute, California College of Art, and UC Berkeley.
Patricia Rosenberg
Patricia Rosenberg
After a short banking career, Tricia Rosenberg became involved in building several boutique consulting firms in Chicago which specialized in their work with the financial industry. At the time, banking was undergoing major change and the firms specialized in helping banks, accounting firms, and brokerage firms prepare for the changes. The work included internal consulting, conducting executive management and sales management courses, national and regional conference speaking as well as teaching at a number of schools which specialized in banking in Pennsylvania, Louisiana and Wisconsin. Work took her to 40 states as well as several European countries for work with American Express. Tricia’s charitable work has included: United Way, Chicago Arthritis Foundation, and 10 years as a board member for Association House of Chicago (the largest agency in Chicago handling a multitude of programs which served the Hispanic community). She also co-chaired the first capital campaign for the historic agency.
Rick Herrman
Rick Herrman
Rick has over four decades of experience in operations, accounting, finance, strategic planning/budgeting, and organizational development. His career includes public accounting, commercial and investment banking, investment management, and over two decades as founder and managing member of a private equity firm. His lifelong commitment to the environment and education culminated in service as Executive Director for a 507-acre nature center and 20-acre botanical garden (www.cdri.org). In July 2020, Rick joined Santa Fe Botanical Garden, where since May 2021, he has served as Executive Director and CFO. Rick has served on over 30 corporate boards and eight nonprofit boards. He and his wife Margaret moved to Santa Fe in 2018 and have two adult sons and a grandson. He holds a BBA, MBA and is a CPA (retired). Rick enjoys hiking, volunteering with various nonprofits, flying, and having dinner with friends.
Susan M. Coliton
Susan M. Coliton
Susan M. Coliton is a respected philanthropy executive who has had an active career across the nation. Her reputation was built during her 15 years leading the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation’s philanthropic programs, enhanced with years of consulting for many nonprofit organizations. Sue is a senior consultant with Luma Consulting, where she offers strategic counsel to philanthropists, foundations, and nonprofits to help them deepen their impact in the communities they serve. Prior to joining the Allen Foundation, Sue directed the west coast office of the New York-based Nonprofit Finance Fund, designed corporate giving programs for Gap, Inc., and worked as a visual arts specialist at the National Endowment for the Arts. She was a gubernatorial appointment on the Washington State Arts Commission, where she served as Chair; she also served as Board Chair of Philanthropy Northwest, a regional association of grant makers. She currently serves on the Board of the Washington Research Foundation, a Seattle-based investor and grantmaker in the life-sciences, and of the Outpost Performance Center, an Albuquerque jazz performance space. Sue fell in love with New Mexico more than a decade ago when she managed a philanthropic project at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science about Microsoft’s early years in Albuquerque. She provided invaluable leadership while serving as the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s Interim President & CEO from September 2020 through July 2021.
William Finnoff
William Finnoff
William was born and spent his early years in Denver, then later attended high school in Steamboat Springs Colorado. After graduating from high school, he spent a number of years working on oil drilling rigs and mines in Colorado, Wyoming and Alaska. He resumed his education after this period, first learning German, then studying at the Ludwig Maximillians Universitaet in Munich, where he received both undergraduate and PhD degrees in mathematics. After university, he worked for a number of years in Germany, first at the Ifo Institute for Economic Research then in the Central Research Department of Siemens A.G., doing research on various problems in finance, economics, plant control and medical imaging. He then returned to the United States and spent the next twenty years doing financial and economic research at a number of different financial institutions. In 2008 he left the financial world to found, together with one of his brothers, Finnoff Aviation Products, a company that develops, certifies and sells aftermarket components for civil aviation aircraft. William is still an active researcher and has numerous publications in the areas of mathematics, economics, machine learning and statistical methodology.
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