Building Financial Security in the Bay Area & Beyond
Thrive Community Forum Co-hosted by Thrive Alliance and Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Join us for a convening on the latest strategies to build financial security in the Bay Area and beyond. The program will feature local leaders whose work has national impact. There will be a deep dive into new programs and we will explore needs and opportunities in the field, especially in San Mateo County. Finally, we'll discuss how to implement and expand these programs in your own nonprofits.
Moderator
Alexandra Bastien, Financial Stability Program Officer, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Alexandra leads the Financial Stability grantmaking strategy. For over 10 years she has worked toward gender, racial and economic justice. Prior to joining SVCF, Alexandra was Senior Associate at PolicyLink, a national research and action institute dedicated to advancing social and economic equity. In this position, she led a variety of projects including the Employment Equity in Southern States initiative – a project to advance a full employment agenda across the southeast U.S. She also supported local coalitions in cities in the development of policy agendas to advance economic opportunity, led a criminal justice fines and fees portfolio, and managed technical assistance to state and local grantee cohorts focused on asset building policies and programs.
Program Topics & Speakers
Leigh Phillips, CEO, SaverLife
Leigh Phillips is the President & CEO of SaverLife, a national nonprofit that helps working families achieve prosperity through savings. Since joining in 2015, Leigh has led SaverLife’s transformation from a local direct service organization to a leading financial technology nonprofit. SaverLife’s flagship program, SaverLife.org, now serves over 170,000 clients across all 50 states.
Teri Olle, California Campaign Director, Economic Security Project Action
Teri Olle is the California Campaign Director for Economic Security Project Action. Beginning her career as an attorney, Teri soon moved into policy and issue advocacy, working on state and local efforts to ban toxic chemicals and pesticides, decrease food insecurity and hunger, increase gender representation in politics. She is a founding member of a political action committee dedicated to inserting parent voice into local politics and served as the president of the board of Emerge California. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and two daughters.
Mark Herbert, V.P., Small Business Majority
Mark Herbert directs Small Business Majority’s operations throughout California. As Vice President, California, Mark oversees policy, outreach and development efforts across the state while also directing our work on responsible small business lending issues nationwide.
Shireen Malekafzali, Senior Manager for Health Policy, Planning and Equity, Get Healthy San Mateo County
Shireen manages the Health Policy and Planning Program with a focus on achieving healthy, equitable places where all San Mateo County residents have the opportunity to lead healthy, prosperous lives. She brings over 15 years of experience advancing health and equity through multi-field partnerships, community leadership, policy advocacy, grant-making and research.
Lunch is generously provided by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
Sponsors
Asset Funders Network
Grove Foundation
Northern California Grantmakers (NCG)
Sobrato Family Foundation
Registration Fees
This event is free for Thrive Members, SVCN, CEN, and SVCF NPIP members.
$40 - Non-members
About Thrive Membership
Thrive is a robust, trusted network of 200+ nonprofit organizations, government entities, foundations, businesses, and community leaders with a shared commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector, thereby improving the quality of life in San Mateo County. Whether you're an individual, a nonprofit organization, a local corporation, or a public sector partner, you can make a difference in our network. Learn more about the member benefits and become a member or renew your Thrive membership today.
