Meet Our Team

Hospital Gift Shop Manager

"My personal 'Can-Do-ism' mentality is founded on a deep-seated optimism and an unwavering belief in my ability to achieve any goal. I approach every situation with a proactive, resourceful mindset, seeing challenges as opportunities to tackle with determination and hard work. This perspective has been key to fostering resilience and innovation throughout my career and personal life."

Marketing Producer

"Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a pillar I live by. We all have a voice that matters and deserves to be heard. I am happy to work at a company that believes and supports this message as much as I do!"

Operations Manager

"Joy is how I feel everyday knowing I work for and am part of an organization whose mission and values are very dear to my heart."

Program Analyst

“Choosing joy is something I prioritize every day. Valley Health Foundation makes it easy since the foundation values joy as well. I feel immense joy working alongside such kind and dedicated people.”

Development Systems Administrator

"Being part of an organization that holds accountability as a key value is high on my list. I see accountability as the backbone for the other values, creating an ethical and grounded approach to fundraising and project management via checks and balances."

President & Executive Director

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"Health is a right - I strongly believe that a healthcare system that works for the most vulnerable makes all of us safer and healthier."

Program Officer

"The VHF team lives and breathes Can Do-Ism. It is inspiring to be surrounded by colleagues who do all they can to improve the lives of those in our community."

Vice President, Strategic Partnerships

"All too often in this world, dignity through illness can vary drastically based on wealth, status, and resources. Healthcare is a human right and I want to work towards a future where everyone has access to the care they need."

Executive Assistant

"I believe accountability is the cornerstone of our values which allows us to create such a lasting impact within Santa Clara County. I’m grateful to be a part of a team that not only talks the talk but also walks the walk."

Senior Program Officer

"I'm proud to work for an organization that prioritizes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect as core values. These values ensure we consider those marginalized in our community when developing partnerships and creating programs, allowing us to contribute to building healthier communities in Santa Clara County."

Program Manager

"I value our organization for being committed to fostering an environment of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect as fundamental principles guiding our culture."

Program Analyst

"Collaboration is about making a connection. Together we learn, we share, and we encourage. When we collaborate, we succeed!"

Vice President, Impact

"I’m proud to work for an organization that promotes healthcare access and equity, and is also working to support conditions for physical, mental and social well-being in the community. Vibrant and just communities grow healthy children and adults."

Chief Financial Officer

"Accountability - It's the value that is required in my day to day role. I feel that if I can show up with ethical conduct and integrity, that it sets the foundation for me to apply all the other values."

Accounts Receivable Accountant

"Joy would have to be the value I connect with most because our mission brings me joy. Our line of work also brings so much joy to others in our healthcare system and community."

Development Coordinator

"I connect strongly with our Mission, Vision and Values. Once I read them on the VHF website, I knew Valley Health Foundation was an organization I wanted to be a part of! I am proud to work with this dedicated team for the benefit of our community."

Vice President, Development

"Collaboration is a key part of our work and what we do as an organization. I am so proud of our collaborative spirit and the incredible work we can all accomplish when we come together. The number of partners we work with is truly a statement of our impact and our common goal of better health for all."

Finance Manager

"Joy is the value that I resonate most with at Valley Health Foundation. Our organization strives to bring happiness to those in need, especially during these difficult times. Joy is an essential piece of living a healthy life."

Development Officer, Grants Administration

"I am so proud of the innovative work around health and healthcare that Valley Health Foundation champions. VHF believes in innovative programs and partnerships to help us face the challenges affecting all communities."

Development Officer, Annual Giving

"The belief that 'health is a right' is one that deeply resonates with me and that drives the work that I do. I feel so grateful to work alongside an amazing team and community that share this belief. I also love that we believe in and advocate for joy - that is so important too."

Director of Events

"I have always believed that healthcare accessibility is a human right and this conviction is what led me to work for Valley Health Foundation. I am proud and grateful every day to work for an organization whose mission and values so align with my own and whose work is so important to our community. "

Communications Coordinator

"Collaboration is key! Helen Keller said it best. Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

Event Coordinator

"Can Do-ism. It resonates with me because I believe life is all about putting yourself out of your comfort zone in order to grow. I believe we can accomplish anything if we’re willing to meet life’s challenges."

Chief Operating Officer

“Health is a right. We bring people, resources, and ideas together to ensure every member of our community has access to the care they deserve.”

Chief Treats Officer

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