Jessamine has been involved in grantmaking for six years. In her current position, she is responsible for the Adobe Foundation’s grants portfolios and Adobe's software donation program. Previously, as Executive Co-Chair for the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network, Jessamine was responsible for board governance, volunteer management, finance and operations. Before that, she worked as Development and Grants Coordinator at the San Francisco Food Bank where she was responsible for grant writing and individual giving. Additionally, she administered an $8.7 million grant serving more than 40 food banks. Jessamine currently serves on the Steering Committee for the Corporate Contributions Roundtable for the Northern California Grantmakers Association, as Chair of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Alumni Board, and volunteers for the Georgetown University Alumni Admissions Program. She earned BA in Psychology from Georgetown University and is a candidate for a Masters in Business Administration from Haas School of Business. She is a member of Northern California Grantmakers and the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network.

Leslie has been involved in grantmaking for 30 years. In her current position, she is responsible for granting funds at a small family foundation and interfacing with grantees. Previously, as a volunteer fundraiser at S.F. Waldorf School, Leslie was responsible for raising hundreds of thousands of dollars. She has been raising money for over 35 years and has started many NGO's. She worked as special projects director at the Resource Renewal institute where she was responsible for working with Huey Johnson educating government and other NGO's and industry about Green Plans. Leslie currently serves as Board member for International Rivers and is an advisory board member to many environmental and arts org. She earned B.A. in Creative Writing from UVM.

Lisa has been involved in grantmaking for eight years. She joined the board of The Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation in 2002. Since coming to WJC, she has served as a trustee, and the creator and director of the Next Generation Program. The NGP launched in 2004 as a pilot program designed to encourage the next generations of the Johnson family to participate in the family traditions of charitable giving, stewardship, and civic involvement. The project is tailor-made to further these goals by encouraging young family members (ages 12-25) to seek out community needs and offer gifts of time and treasure to support them. Upon completing certain NGP requirements, The Foundation offers matching grants to these organizations, supporting the interests of its young members by allowing them to participate in the grant making process at an early age. Lisa earned a BA in Political Science from the University of California in Santa Barbara and is a partner in a San Francisco Area based home Staging Company. She participates in community service projects whenever possible and is a member of Association of Small Foundations.

Sarah has been in grantmaking for three years. As Executive Director of The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation, she is responsible for reviewing all grant applications and with the guidance of Foundation Trustees, decides which proposals will be funded. She maintains relationships with grantee organizations and oversees all publicity for the Foundation. The Biller Family Foundation makes grants totaling approximately $2 million annually. Before the Foundation, Sarah oversaw fundraising at Pasadena Playhouse. In Sarah's two years as Director of Development, fundraising revenue increased 30% year-over-year. She managed a team of six and partnered with the Board of Directors to identify and cultivate donor prospects. Before that, she worked for six and a half years at Center Theatre Group in various capacities. As Director of Individual Giving, she raised over $3.5 million and as Corporate Giving Manager, grew the corporate donor program from its inception to raising almost $1 million/year. Sarah currently serves as Board Secretary for Boston Court Performing Arts Center and Century of Compassion. She earned a B.A. in English with a Business Administration minor from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. She is a member of Los Angeles Arts Funders.

Donna has been involved in grantmaking for over 20 years. In her current position, she is responsible for policy advocacy and program development to address the education and vocational needs of youth exiting the foster care system in Santa Clara County. Previously, as Senior Donor Engagement Officer at Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Donna advised donors and boards of supporting organizations. Before that, she worked as Policy Analyst at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation where she edited a policy journal dealing with School Finance, Special Education, and Sexually Abused Children. Donna has also been the Executive Director of the Walter S. Johnson Foundation and an independent advisor to the Poizner Family Foundation with a special emphasis on charter schools. Donna is currently a board member for Childhood Matters, a weekly radio program for parents, and a mentor at Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY). She earned her law degree from Stanford and a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Purdue University. At this stage of her career, Donna is enjoying working directly with foster youth and being involved in program development and fundraising.