A new member of the Women’s Fund since 2022, Janessa has a Masters of Science from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts degree from UC Berkeley. Her background is in nonprofit work including in the microlending space at Kiva Microfunds and at The Foodbank of Santa Barbara. She currently serves on the board of directors of Veggie Rescue, a nonprofit that distributes excess local produce countywide to nonprofits working with vulnerable populations. She is thrilled to be joining the Women's Fund in their important work.