Team

Pacific Community Ventures creates jobs and economic opportunity in lower-income communities through the direct support of small businesses as well as by advocating for systemic change to increase investment in these vulnerable communities.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of PCV is a group of individuals with experience in venture capital, business building, and the community.

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Christopher J. Andersen

Founder & CEO, Atlas Capital Strategies, Inc.

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Ralph Clark

Shotspotter

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Bud Colligan

Accel Partners and Co-Founder, Pacific Community Ventures

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Judith   Goldkrand

Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo

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Mathilda S. Khabbaz

Citibank, NA

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Paul Levitan

Galaxy Desserts

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Lisa Maibach

SpencerStuart

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William B. Pace

Chairman, Pacific Community Ventures

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Teresa Pahl

Hanson Bridgett LLP

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Beth Sirull

Pacific Community Ventures

Staff

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Chase Adam

Lending and Marketing Associate

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Carolyn Clarke

Director of Finance and Lending Initiatives

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Allison Kelly

Statewide Director, Business Advising

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Shaffer   McGee

Manager of Finance

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Shawn Nguyen

Operation and Administrative Associate

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Kendra Ott

Program Manager, Business Advising

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Amelia Pentecost

Program Coordinator, Business Advising

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Sarah Ritter

Program Coordinator, InSight

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Rebecca Shepherd

Analyst, InSight

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Chuck Sinks

Regional Director, Business Advising, San Diego

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Beth Sirull

Executive Director

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Ben Thornley

Director, InSight

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Meredith Willa

Project Manager, InSight

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Tom Woelfel

Project Manger, InSight

Blog and News

May 18, 2012 by Chase Adam

Alumni Spotlight: Ben Thornley

Ben Thornley, Director of InSight at PCV, was highlighted by UC Berkeley's Center for Nonprofit and Public Leadership for his work as the Board...

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May 17, 2012 by Amelia Pentecost

Bank of America Small Business Owner Survey: How San Francisco Ranks

Bank of America recently released their bi-annual Small Business Owner Survey, and San Francisco ranks as number one in confidence in their local economy. Plus,...

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May 15, 2012 by Amelia Pentecost

Motivate Your Employees to Create Passionate Brand Ambassadors

Rethink making your employees "happy" and focus on turning them into passionate, motivated brand advocates. It's easier than you think, and your employees will...

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