Welcome Christine walker: Senior Philanthropic Advisor. Sonomacf is pleased to welcome Christine to Community Foundation Sonoma County as Senior Philanthropic Advisor. With over 15 years of nonprofit fundraising and community-building experience, Christine joins Sonomacf most recently from Point Blue Conservation Science, where she worked on the philanthropy team connecting caring people to impactful, science-based solutions. She sees her role as a bridge - bringing people together to support meaningful change. At CFSC, she's excited to expand where that bridge can lead, connecting donors to a wide range of opportunities to make a difference across Sonoma County. A central theme in Christine's work is collective impact. She is drawn to the intersections - where environmental stewardship meets equity, and where human needs and community wellbeing are deeply connected. She believes that when Sonomacf work together, Sonomacf can do more good than any one effort alone. Christine is especially energized by the opportunity to focus locally, where impact is tangible and visible. She values the ability to look around her community and see the difference Sonomacf can make, whether that's supporting healthy ecosystems, strong nonprofits, or thriving neighborhoods. Outside of work, Christine enjoys hiking with her dog, Flea, and spending time with friends and family. She loves the sense of community and spacious beauty in Sonoma County - being able to step outside her door onto a trail or head out to the coast and Bodega Bay. As a Senior Philanthropic Advisor, Christine joins Susan Price, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, Planned Giving; Rebecca Rogoway, Senior Philanthropic Advisor; and Olivia Loes, Philanthropic Services Advisor. Together, they partner with you to understand your goals and connect your giving to meaningful opportunities across Sonoma County. Sonomacf hope you'll join Sonomacf in welcoming Christine to the Community Foundation!

Melissa Pitkin has been named as the new CEO of Point Blue Conservation Science.