Leadership
Meet the Girls Inc. of the Island City Staff Leadership and Board of Directors.
Read more about our Board Committees.

STAFF LEADERSHIP

Jennifer M. Pigza, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer

Renata Moreira
Development and Marketing Director

Natalie Duarte
Director of Programs

Utronda Wilson
Director of Alameda Island Kids (AIK) Program

Linda Ballentine
Finance Manager

Jayne Newman
Assistant Finance Manager

Richard Ian Tracy
Office Manager

Caroline Ford
Assistant Director of Programs

Bettina Francisco
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Coordinator

Gemma Marino
Development and Marketing Associate
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Maggie Derr, President
Hospital Manager at VEG, ER for Pets

Mar Brandt, Vice-President
Chief Sales Officer, Arc XP

Suzanne Harris, Treasurer
Technology Program Manager

Cristina De La Cruz, Secretary

Abbe Solomon Vacek
EVP Operations

Ashvini Rao

Jennifer Denton
Director of Communications at UC Berkeley, Graduate Division

Katie Edwards
Chief Operating Officer, UC Berkeley Executive Education

Katie Sparks

Sarah Oddie
Strategic Initiatives and Planning Specialist