Helen graduated from the University of San Francisco with a degree in Accounting. Prior to joining Metta Fund in 2015, Helen worked at a San Francisco not-for-profit in an accounting role. At Metta Fund, Helen is responsible for payroll, accounts payable and receivable, preparing and overseeing the annual budget, preparing audit materials, and monitoring investment … Continued
Catherine Collen is Senior Program and Grants Officer at Metta Fund. She brings over 15 years of programmatic and grants management experience in the philanthropic sector along with a deep commitment to supporting community health and social justice efforts. Prior to Metta Fund, Catherine worked at Tides in a variety of roles over her decade-long … Continued
Brigitte Garcia began her administrative career at Davies Medical Center in 1989. When Metta Fund was created, she became its Director of Administration, the role she continues to fill today. In that capacity, she serves as liaison to the Board of Directors; oversees all office management functions; and also acts as the Assistant Secretary of … Continued
Janet Y. Spears is President and Chief Executive Officer of Metta Fund, a private foundation dedicated to advancing the health and wellness of San Francisco’s aging population. Established in 1998, the foundation has a current endowment of more than $75 million and grants out approximately $4 million per year. Under Janet’s leadership, Metta Fund has … Continued
Anna Karrer Manley leads institutional communications, external engagement, and narrative change initiatives at Metta Fund, serving as a strategic advisor to the CEO while collaborating with program staff to amplify the foundation’s impact and reach. With over 15 years in the social impact sector, Anna joined Metta Fund in 2019 after five years as an … Continued
Mimi is the Program and Grants Associate at Metta Fund. She brings eight years of experience in public health as a community health educator and program manager. Her previous work was in chronic disease surveillance, evaluation of nutrition, physical activity and food security programs as well as tobacco policy initiatives. She has a passion for … Continued
Renée Espinoza guides all aspects of Metta Fund’s grantmaking and programmatic investments, learning and evaluation efforts, and partnerships. With over 25 years’ experience leading and developing community-based nonprofits with an emphasis on strategic planning, program development, and volunteer engagement, Renée brings broad, strategic experience as well as a passion for community and social justice. She comes … Continued