Our Staff
The Women's Funding Network's board and staff are working hard to put women's and girls' solutions front and center. Meet the Women's Funding Network team, get in touch and stay involved!
Amy ZuccheroMember Services DirectorAmy joined the network in 2004 after completing her Masters in Public Administration at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Previously, Amy worked with several non-profit organizations focused on empowering women and girls, including the Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence in Ventura County, Calif. and Tapestry Health in Northampton... read more | Andrea SmallFinance ManagerAndrea joined us in 2007 and her background combines financial analysis, project management, and nonprofit administration. She has a bachelor’s in Economics and Sociology from Tufts University and currently is a candidate for the Master of Nonprofit Administration at the University of San Francisco. She also supports young women in San Francisc... read more | Chris GrummPresident and CEOChris has more than three decades of experience as a leader in effecting social change through civil society, and especially through women's philanthropy. Since assuming leadership in 2000, membership has grown more than 50 percent and working assets have tripled. Chris has served in top leadership positions in the non-profit world, both in the US ... read more | Clare WintertonVice President of Communications and MarketingClare joined us in 2007 and has a master’s in International Business Administration from Cambridge University as well as over 10 years of social sector marketing and communications experience. Clare was formerly Head of Communications for Prince Charles' major charity, The Prince's Trust, where she headed a team of 13, working on media relations,... read more |
Cynthia SchmaeVice President of Social EnterpriseFor the past 15 years Cynthia has led the management of large networks and constituencies, utilizing the best of technology and membership best practices. Wanting a more hands-on experience in constituency management after working as a legislative aide to Senator Dianne Feinstein, Cynthia went on to establish and develop dozens of online communitie... read more | Debbie ZamdInformation Technology ManagerDebbie’s experience at Women’s Funding Network includes consulting as a researcher and working as the Member Programs Associate. Her background also includes Web design and administration. She received her master’s in Social Science from the University of Amsterdam. Debbie is proficient in Spanish and Dutch. read more | Deborah RichardsonChief Program OfficerDeborah Richardson has a 30-year track record in program development, administration, and fund-raising. Prior to her appointment as Chief Program Officer, Deborah was the CEO of The Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF). She has also served as the Vice President of Programs and Strategic Initiatives at AWF; Director of Program Development for Fulton... read more | Elizabeth RamirezExecutive CoordinatorElizabeth works closely with Women's Funding Network President and CEO Chris Grumm to ensure a smooth flow of communication and information between the Network's San Francisco office and its constituents. Elizabeth is also charged with board relations and special projects that leverage the growth of the women's funding movement. |
Elizabeth SchafferChief Financial OfficerLiz is an experienced consultant, instructor, professional coach and author who joined us in 2007. In addition to her work for Women’s Funding Network, she is a popular trainer at CompassPoint’s workshops, lectures in Nonprofit Financial Management at the University of San Francisco, and is the co-author of Financial Leadership for Nonprofit Ex... read more | June KatzschnerGrant Writer/ Grants ManagerJune draws upon almost two decades of writing and editing experience. Before joining Women’s Funding Network, she helped several organizations in Los Angeles secure funding for economic justice programs serving recent immigrants. June also has experience as a journalist and a college writing instructor. She has a bachelor’s in Journalism from t... read more | Kelly DawsonExecutive AssociateKelly draws on a strong background of volunteer and internship management, event planning, administrative expertise and a knack for managing multiple projects concurrently. Kelly previously served as a program assistant for the A.S. Women’s Center in Chico, where she received a bachelor’s in Multicultural and Gender Studies from California Stat... read more | Kristina WatsonDevelopment Assistant for Institutional GivingKristina joined us after many years cultivating her interest in building community and resources for social justice in the U.S. and abroad. She has a strong foundation in the fields of community education, research and writing. Most recently she coordinated a pilot after school program in Chicago Public Schools. Kristina received her B.A. from... read more |