Jaz brings over a decade of experience in organizational effectiveness, program strategy, and project management across nonprofits and foundations.
A first-generation college graduate, Jaz holds a B.S. in Community and Regional Development from UC Davis and an M.A. in Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco.
Jaz previously served as a Program Officer at Sobrato Family Foundation, overseeing grantmaking for the Economic Mobility portfolio in the Bay Area. Before philanthropy, she worked in the education sector in direct service, learning and development, and program management.
As a Partnership for the Bay’s Future Fellow, Jaz works with the City of East Palo Alto where she focuses on policy implementation of tenant protections and the preservation of affordable housing.
Beyond her work, she serves as Vice President of the Board for the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley. Jaz enjoys baking, walking with her dogs, and spending time with family.
