Cindy Wai July 22, 2020 Cindy Wai joined the Foundation as an Accounts Payable Specialist in April 2009 and was named Senior Accounts Payable Supervisor in October 2022. Previously, Cindy was appointed Staff Accountant in October 2020. Prior to joining the Foundation, Cindy worked as an Accounting Manager for a San Francisco–based wholesale jewelry store. From 1976 to 1995, Cindy … Continue reading Cindy Wai
Jennifer Shin July 22, 2020 Jennifer Shin joined Irvine in 2015 and was appointed Director of Finance in 2021, having previously served as Controller. Prior to Irvine, Jennifer was an Audit Manager with more than nine years of experience at Hood & Strong. She utilized her deep technical knowledge and experience to help a wide variety of clients strengthen their … Continue reading Jennifer Shin
Sukhdeep Kaur July 22, 2020 Sukhdeep Kaur joined the Foundation as a Senior Accountant in September 2017 and became an Assistant Controller in October 2023. She is responsible for various aspects of the Foundation’s finances, including leading investment accounting, tax return filing, and annual audit, and assisting with payroll, grants administration, cash and contract management, and general accounting. Prior to … Continue reading Sukhdeep Kaur
Shavonda McCaleb July 22, 2020 Shavonda McCaleb joined the Foundation in January 2019 and currently serves as the Facilities and Administrative Coordinator at Irvine’s Los Angeles office. She is a dedicated nonprofit leader and advocate committed to uplifting the Deaf+ communities through strategic initiatives and impactful programs as the Founder and CEO of Positively Impacting Communities (PIC) Foundation, established in 2014. … Continue reading Shavonda McCaleb
Drusilla Jones July 22, 2020 Drusilla Jones was appointed Office Manager in November 2017, having previously served the Foundation as an Executive Assistant and Administrative Assistant. She joined the Foundation in July 2002. Prior to joining Irvine, she was Administrative Assistant at the Booker T. Washington Community Service Center in San Francisco, an organization that provides services and afterschool activities … Continue reading Drusilla Jones
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
Vaishalee Raja July 21, 2020 Vaishalee Raja joined the Irvine Foundation’s Los Angeles office as a Senior Communications Officer in March 2016 and became the Director of Communications in December 2024. She has more than a decade of experience with strategic communications, media relations, advocacy campaigns, and community organizing. Before joining the Foundation, Vaishalee was a Vice President at Fenton, … Continue reading Vaishalee Raja
Kimberly Johnson July 21, 2020 Kim joined the Irvine Foundation as a Senior Communications Officer in October 2018. She has more than a decade of experience in strategic communications, nonprofit advocacy, and marketing. Before joining the Foundation, Kim was the Communications and Marketing Manager at Talix, a San Francisco-based healthcare startup that develops software to improve patient care and reduce … Continue reading Kimberly Johnson
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