TCWF Announces New Board Chair And Vice Chair
“This announcement coincides with the 10-year anniversary of TCWF’s efforts to improve the health and wellness of Californians,” said Gary Yates, TCWF president and CEO. “The Foundation’s successes would not have been possible without the extraordinary leadership of the board of directors. I have worked closely with Luz and Douglas since they joined the board, and I look forward to their continuing support in their new roles.” Vega Marquis joined TCWF’s board in 1996 and served as the vice chair from December 1999 to November 2001. She is the president of the Casey Family Grants Program, a newly endowed foundation focusing on youth, children and families. Previously, Vega Marquis was the executive director of the Community Technology Foundation of California in San Francisco, an organization providing grants for the technological needs of underserved communities. She also serves on the boards of the Neighborhood Funders Group, the Rural Development Finance Corporation and Hispanics in Philanthropy. “Based on the current social, economic and political climate, I think grantmaking institutions are facing a critical moment in history.” — Luz A. Vega Marquis
Patiño has served on TCWF’s board of directors since 1997. He is vice chancellor emeritus for the California State University (CSU) system, a professor of social welfare at CSU, Los Angeles, and president of the Patiño Group. Among his many community service activities, Patiño is a trustee of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, a presidential appointee to the Enterprise for the Americas Board, and a member of the board of directors of Hispanics in Philanthropy and the Casey Family Grants Program. He has won numerous honors and awards for his work including the Education Leadership Award of the Long Beach League of the United Latin American Council, and the Azteca Award for Public Service to United States Farm Worker Families. “TCWF has affected the health and well-being of Californians from many corners of the state,” Patiño said. “As someone possessing a commitment to help others, I look forward to serving as vice chair.” “As someone possessing a commitment to help others, I look forward to serving as vice chair.” — Douglas X. Patiño, Ph.D. |
Spring 2002
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