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Making Waves Foundation Team
Chief Advancement Officer
Darcy Heppenstall Deming
Chief Advancement Officer
“As the Chief Advancement officer, Darcy is responsible for the design and implementation of a comprehensive development and communications strategy for the organization. She brings more than 25 years of professional experience. Most recently, Darcy completed nearly a decade of development work at Stanford University where she was Associate Dean for External Relations at the School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Science and Director of Corporate, Foundation, and International Relations for the Graduate School of Business. Darcy holds a BS from Philadelphia University and an MBA in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School.”
Chief Financial Officer
Elaine Clark
Chief Financial Officer
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Events Manager
Angela Bereola
Events Manager
“There’s only one you. Spend this time learning, building and nourishing the self that you admire.”
Vice President, External Relations
Shannon Bowen
Vice President, External Relations
“College is such a fun time of self-exploration that creates the foundation of your adult personality. Open yourself to any and all experiences, stay up all night debating important topics, create powerful art, make friends with people from all over the world, and see what surprises you about yourself.”
Help Desk Technician
Anthony Clayton
Help Desk Technician
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Controller
Consuelo Dela Rosa
Controller
“While in college on a work-study program, I learned the basics of bookkeeping.”
Real Estate Property Manager
Corina Garcia
Real Estate Property Manager
“Getting involved in activities and organizations on or off campus is an excellent way to make friends, network and develop valuable skills.”
Controller
Jacqueline Hu
Controller
“College is the most memorable experience. Enjoy every moment!”
Project Manager - East Contra Costa
Matthew Kozina
Project Manager - East Contra Costa
““Enjoy the ride. The experience is one that you’ll never have again, learn to enjoy and accept every moment (good and bad). Remind oneself that it is a marathon and not a sprint to the end.””
Office Coordinator
Emilia Krubnik
Office Coordinator
“One of many things that I loved about college was getting to know people from different backgrounds, learning new interests, and my teachers becoming my mentors. During my senior year of college, I had a professor who taught me that hard work pays off and the key to success is patience and consistency.
Vice President of Information Technology
Frank Lucido
Vice President of Information Technology
“Raised in the east bay, I moved to Marin for college and never left. After years in international educational aid with Room to Read, I learned the immense difference education makes in a child's life; based on this education, I believe The work we do at Making Waves is saving children’s lives.”
Executive Liaison Officer
Krista Martin
Executive Liaison Officer
“College provided myriad academic and social opportunities which allowed me to demonstrate personal independence, accountability, and perseverance, while working toward attaining various goals in preparation for future success, and learning how to stay balanced. Additionally, I learned to trust my intuition and exhibit the courage to make changes when necessary, such as declaring a new major in my second year.”
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Amanda Medress
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
“From baroque flute to political activism to mushroom foraging, people at Oberlin unabashedly follow their unique passions. During college, I learned the power of pursuing what inspires you, and that when you put yourself out there the community will follow. ”
Sr. Business Systems Analyst
Rob Miller
Sr. Business Systems Analyst
“The important lessons and skills learned in college that carry you through life aren’t solely confined to the lecture hall.”
Human Resources Manager
Reyna Morales
Human Resources Manager
“While in college, I learned how critical family support is for students to succeed in college. My sophomore year at Cal I decided I wanted take a year off and go home. I called my mother to inform her of my decision only to be met with unconditional tough love. I will never forget her words ‘If you leave school, you are not allowed to come back home.’ I will forever be grateful for her decision to force me to stay in school, in retrospect I would have not returned to Cal if I had taken the year off.”
Jr. Staff Accountant
Jessica Pan
Jr. Staff Accountant
““Always believe in yourself. Dream of bigger and better opportunities!””
Associate Director of Marketing and Communications
Lauren Pitcher
Associate Director of Marketing and Communications
“College not only challenged me academically but also taught me how to become an independent adult. Everything from learning how to cook, doing laundry, learning the consequences of my first credit card, writing a resume, failing and dusting myself to try again are just a few of the valuable life skills that shaped me into the woman I am today.”
Vice President of Human Resources
John Scheidt
Vice President of Human Resources
“It’s easy to regress into the person you were and what people want you to be- but don’t. Believe in always moving forward, always changing, and not changing back into who you used to be. Learn from your accomplishments and mistakes and become more than what people and yourself thought you would be.”
External Relations Manager
Andres Serrano
External Relations Manager
“The most valuable lesson college taught me is that life is not a race. Take your time and enjoy the moment—you have your whole life to figure it out.”
Director of Finance
Kyle Swarthout
Director of Finance
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Human Resources Manager
Heather Thomas
Human Resources Manager
“College, like life, is not a race, but a marathon.
Multimedia Designer
Mercedes Thomas
Multimedia Designer
“Find a community where you can belong to and be involved on campus with.”
Network Engineer
Lou Tran
Network Engineer
“With the independence from being far from home, I learned how to take responsibility and ownership of my actions and life.”
Salesforce Developer
Jamil Vallis-Walker
Salesforce Developer
“My name is Jamil Vallis-Walker and I am a Salesforce Developer at Making Waves. I have lived in the SF Bay Area since I was three months old, and currently live in Richmond, CA. I graduated from Albany High School in 2006, completed an AA degree in Liberal Arts at College of Marin in 2010, and a BA degree in Psychology from San Jose State University in 2013. I have been working in education administration since mid 2012, and worked as the school Registrar for a vocational training program in San Francisco prior to joining the Making Waves team. The intersection of people and data has always been fascinating to me, and I am thrilled to be putting this passion into practice with an organization that is so in line with my personal values and aspirations.”
Development Manager
Monica White
Development Manager
“College is much more than earning a degree. College is the unique opportunity to explore your curiosities, transform your passions into actions, and gain a true understanding of yourself. ”
Office Coordinator
Macy Yip
Office Coordinator
“The most valuable lesson I took away from college, was with perseverance you can achieve anything!”