Kathy is a longtime nonprofit leader in Silicon Valley with over 30 years of experience in social justice activism. At Latinas Contra Cancer, Kathy serves as the Director of Fund Development. Before joining the organization, she was the Executive Director at Recovery Café San José in 2020. She also was the Executive Director of Santa Maria Urban Ministry and has held positions at Asians Americans for Community Involvement, West Valley Community Services, Somos Mayfair, Sacred Heart Nativity Schools, and the County of Santa Clara. Her Board experience includes the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Silicon Valley Chapter, and the Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus. She holds a bachelor’s degree from San Jose State University and a Certificate in Fundraising Management from Indiana University. Kathy enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening, cooking, and is an avid baseball and performing arts fan.