Our Staff
Jennifer Stewart
Executive Director
Jennifer Stewart
Executive DirectorJennifer Stewart, Executive Director, MPA is a proud graduate of Napa schools. Since she started at the Foundation in 2014, the organization’s budget and staffing has quadrupled in size with a focus on expanded direct service programming. With a child in the public school system, she is committed to building student support systems to ensure all youth graduate with the tools they need to succeed in life. Jennifer graduated from University of Santa Barbara with a bachelors in English and holds a Masters degree in public administration.
Kristin Anderson
Director of Programs
Kristin Anderson
Director of ProgramsAfter earning a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Sonoma State University, Kristin Anderson entered the nonprofit world to explore her passion for education and music. With more than a decade of experience in fundraising and program management for Napa Valley Education Foundation, Kristin has built a sustainability plan that helps to support the organization's long term goals. As our Director of Programs, Kristin manages the evaluation process for each program area, helping program staff collect and analyze data to continually improve student outcomes. Kristin was awarded the 2020 CanDo Spirit Award, and has received recognition from US Congress and California State Legislature for her work at NVEF.
Mario Piombo
Director of Communications
Mario Piombo
Director of Communications & MarketingWith more than 10 years of experience supporting innovative public education initiatives, Mario Piombo leads the charge in marketing, communications, and storytelling for the Napa Valley Education Foundation. Prior to working at NVEF, Mario was Director of Innovation at NapaLearns and also worked in the San Francisco Unified School District’s Curriculum and Instruction Division as an educational technologist and a learning systems manager. In addition to his work at NVEF Mario also owns and operates Aperture Media & Design, a small production company in Napa, CA.
Cindy Stewart
Business Relations Manager
Cindy Stewart
Business Relations ManagerSince 1984, Cindy has lived in Napa where she and her husband raised three sons. Owning a small business for thirty-one years, Browns Valley Yogurt & Espresso Bar, has provided the opportunity to employ students of the Napa Valley. In her role as Business Relations Manager, Cindy develops and activates strategic funding partnerships that enable local employers to make a difference in Napa's public schools. Her insight is measured in hands-on experience with Napa's youth.
Karla Coleman
Program Manager
Karla Coleman
Program ManagerKarla Coleman is a Napa native and graduate of Vintage High School, and alumna of Napa Valley College. After working in retail she took time to focus on raising her children. Karla came to the Napa Valley Education Foundation after becoming involved in her elementary school's Family Club where her focus was fundraising. After several years working in development for the Foundation she recently moved into the role of Music Connection Manager.
Our Board
Holly Koford
President
Rick Jones
Vice president
Chuck McMinn
Secretary
Jennifer Gibb
Treasurer
Peggy Eriksen
Dave Kearney
Adrian Maldonado
Laura Masters
Barbara Nemko
Debbie Peecook
Pamela Redmond
Kevin Reid
