Casey Budesilich July 22, 2020 Casey Budesilich was named Chief Operating Officer in October 2020. Since 2016 he was the Foundation’s Director of Finance and Administration, where he was responsible for the effective planning and stewardship of the Foundation’s financial and administrative resources. With a diverse background of experience with nonprofits and community organizations, he has expertise in operational and … Continue reading Casey Budesilich
Danielle Taylor July 21, 2020 Danielle Taylor is the Director of Facilities and Administrative Services of the Irvine Foundation. She joined the Foundation in June 2012 as Executive Assistant to the President and CEO and was appointed as Board Liaison and Assistant Corporate Secretary in 2020. Prior to joining Irvine, she served as a C-Suite Executive Assistant at Onyx Pharmaceuticals, … Continue reading Danielle Taylor
Jeanne Sakamoto July 21, 2020 Jeanne Sakamoto was appointed Chief of Staff and Planning in June 2019, having previously served as the Foundation’s Director of Program Operations and in Irvine’s former Arts program as Senior Program Officer, Program Officer, and Program Associate beginning in 2004. Prior to joining Irvine, Jeanne worked at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in … Continue reading Jeanne Sakamoto
Tim Recker July 21, 2020 Tim Recker joined Irvine in November 2016 as the Chief Investment Officer and Treasurer. He directs the Foundation’s $2.4 billion endowment, develops its investment policy and strategy, and is a member of the Foundation’s Executive Team. Prior to Irvine, Tim served for 10 years as the Managing Director of Private Equity and Real Assets for … Continue reading Tim Recker
Don Howard July 21, 2020 Don Howard is President and Chief Executive Officer of The James Irvine Foundation, leading the foundation to focus on a singular goal: ensuring all low-income workers in California have the power to advance economically. Don was previously Irvine’s Executive Vice President, directing grantmaking activities. He serves on the Public Policy Institute of California’s Leadership Council; … Continue reading Don Howard
Charles Fields July 21, 2020 Charles Sidney Fields joined the Irvine Foundation in 2016 as the Chief of Staff and Planning, was named Vice President of Program Implementation in 2019, and Executive Vice President of Programs in April 2024. He has more than a decade of leadership experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector, funding and supporting social change organizations … Continue reading Charles Fields