Type: Staff
Bio coming soon
Bio coming soon
Melissa Thane is the Human Resources Associate at the Packard Foundation. She supports the organization’s HR processes, recruitment, and employee experience initiatives. Prior to joining the foundation, she worked as the Human Capital Associate at IEQ Capital. Melissa earned her bachelor’s degree in Managerial Economics from UC Davis. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, … Continued
Ryan joined the David and Lucile Packard Foundation in March 2023 as Associate General Counsel. In this role, Ryan will be supporting the work of the Office of the General Counsel on legal matters, including contracts, corporate governance, cybersecurity, grantmaking support, and other operations areas. Ryan was previously at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) as … Continued
Emma Jarvis (she/her) joined the Packard Foundation as Executive Assistant to the president and CEO in March 2023. She works collaboratively with other members of the President’s Office to manage the president and CEO’s calendar, travel and institutional commitments. Prior to joining the Packard Foundation, Emma was chief of staff at St. Anthony’s, a social … Continued
Beatrice Chen is the Board Liaison and Executive Assistant in the President’s Office. She comes to the Foundation with over 18 years of experience as a paralegal in the tri-valley, where she handled complex family law litigation matters. In addition to her work at the Foundation, Beatrice volunteers with The Uhuru Movement grants team, lending … Continued
Dr. Ruth Levine joined the Foundation in 2023 as vice president of Just Societies and chief learning officer. She oversees the Foundation’s work to build just and equitable societies and leads the Foundation’s commitment to learning and impact. Prior to joining the Foundation, Ruth was the CEO of IDinsight, a mission-driven global advisory, data analytics, … Continued
Kelly Born is the inaugural Director of the Democracy, Rights, and Governance initiative. In this role, she leads the organization’s emerging grantmaking in support of a thriving, pro-equity democracy in the United States. Prior to joining the foundation, Kelly served as the Director of the Cyber Initiative at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, overseeing … Continued
Jennifer joined The David and Lucile Foundation in January 2023 for the Workplace Services Team. She provides assistance with meetings, events, mailroom, and various programs across the Foundation.
Taylor Robinson is the People Partner on the Foundation’s Human Resources team. In her role, Taylor serves as a strategic partner for Foundation staff on HR programs, policies, and procedures. Taylor brings 15 years of social sector experience to her role at the Foundation. Most recently, she served as the Senior Director of Human Resources … Continued
Prithi Trivedi is the special initiatives director. In this role, she facilitates grantmaking from the President’s, Special Opportunities, and the Agility Funds, working in collaboration with both staff and trustees of the Foundation. Prior to joining the foundation, Prithi served as Director of Family Initiatives and New Opportunities at Sobrato Philanthropies, where she designed and … Continued