Natalie Lake is the program manager for the Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering program. Prior to joining the Packard Foundation, Natalie worked at WildAid an international NGO working on climate, marine, and wildlife issues. She previously served as a Peace Corps environmental volunteer in Pacasmayo, Peru where she built and installed renewable energy technologies, … Continued
Karuna joined the Packard Foundation in December 2020 as an evaluation & learning officer. In this role she provides guidance and technical assistance to staff in monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL) and continuous improvement efforts. In addition, she leads cross-foundational learning to ensure that all staff have the skills, tools and resources to support robust and … Continued
John Molina is the facilities engineer for the Facilities department. He is responsible for maintaining the structural integrity of the Packard Foundation offices and meeting spaces. Before joining the Packard Foundation, John served as a stationary engineer in the Local 39 union for three years and was self-employed as a general contractor for over 20 … Continued
Tamara Alvarado is a program officer at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, where she leads the Housing Stability portfolio within the California Communities initiative. In this role, she supports efforts across six counties—Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, and Fresno—to advance equitable and sustainable housing solutions that center community voices and … Continued
Laura Balestieri is the operations manager for the Just Societies team at The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. She is responsible for creating and maintaining an effective operations function within the Goal area. Laura enjoys going on long runs, snuggling with her golden retriever, and curling up with a good book.
Nicole Kravec is a communications officer at The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, where she brings extensive experience in strategic, mission-driven communications. She works in partnership with staff, peers, and grantees to use strategic communications in advancing bold climate solutions, protecting the ocean, and supporting scientific innovation for a better future. Prior to joining the … Continued
John joined the Foundation in March of 2020 as the mailroom operations assistant for the David and Lucile Packard Foundation where he manages shipments and deliveries. He has previous experience in event coordination, shipping and receiving, security, and law enforcement. John holds a B.S. in management, and is currently working on completing his M.B.A, with … Continued
Nancy Lindborg has served as the president and CEO of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation since August 2020. Through international and domestic grantmaking, the Foundation works with people and communities to create ensuring solutions for just societies and a healthy, resilient natural world. Nancy has spent most of her career working internationally on democracy, … Continued
Kathleen Smyth is a finance manager for the Packard Foundation’s Accounting and Finance team.
Ilhama Aliyeva is the accounting aontroller at The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. She is responsible for month-end closings, external filings, and annual financial audit. Prior to joining the Foundation in 2020, Ilhama served at several non-profit organizations and worked as an accounting advisory manager at a large public accounting firm where she obtained her … Continued