OUR TEAM
We know education, housing,catalytic capital, and people. But most of all, we know Oakland.
Our team brings together deep experience in education, housing, philanthropy, and community partnerships — all rooted in a shared commitment to Oakland.
Operations
Manager
Senior Director of Programs
Chief Executive Officer
East Bay Broadband consortium, Co-Director
DIRECTOR of Housing
East Bay Broadband
consortium, Co-Director
Program manager,
Economic Innovation
Director of Rooted Programs & EngagementBOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Oakland Fund’s Board of Directors plays a critical role in shaping our vision, fiduciary oversight, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring our work remains rooted in and accountable to the communities we serve. Their leadership, expertise, and deep commitment to equity guide our strategic direction and amplify our impact across Oakland.
Our board utilizes strong governance to guide the organization and connect our work to the communities and people we serve. Deep expertise meets an even deeper commitment to Oakland. Every decision is grounded in the communities we serve.
Karely Ordaz, Vice Chair
Director, CEO Affairs, San Francisco Foundation
Mai-Ling Garcia
Digital Services Practice Director, Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation, Johns Hopkins University
Chris Sutherland Mockler
Former Managing Partner, Sutherland Strategies
Patrice Berry
Chief Impact Officer, End Poverty in California (EPIC)
Jesús Gerena
CEO/President, UpTogether
Derwin Sisnett, Chair
CEO, Adaptive Commons
Peter Carson
Retired – Of Counsel, Sheppard Mullin
Jordan Moss
Founder and CEO, Catalyst Housing Group