Our Staff

About Us
Our Programs
Events
Give
Contact Us

Jennifer Stewart

Executive Director

Jennifer Stewart

Executive Director

Jennifer 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 Programs

After 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.

Lisa Augustine

Director of Development

Lisa Augustine

Director of Development

Lisa’s history of work in the wine industry at her family’s small winery, Broman Cellars, along with her background in volunteering with the Napa Valley Vintners and several nonprofits around the Napa Valley, give her a unique perspective into relationships and fundraising needs in the Napa Valley. She will focus on deepening relationships with our donors and partners, and sharing our great work with the community.

Mario Piombo

Director of Communications

Mario Piombo

Director of Communications & Marketing

With 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.

Michele Dahlberg

Program Manager Virtual Career Academy

Michele Dahlberg

Program Manager Virtual Career Academy

Michele Dahlberg is Program Manager of the Napa Valley Education Foundation’s Napa Virtual Career Academy. She believes that students of high school age and above can get certifications that will help them find fulfilling work that pays well. Michele has worked with non profit organizations for many years, including school/parent organizations, a local children’s discovery center, and currently serves on the board of Friends of Napa County Animal Shelter and is a co-leader of Carneros 4-H Club. Her background is in STEM fields and she is passionate about education. Michele is a graduate of Leadership Napa Valley Class 31.

Cindy Stewart

Business Relations Manager

Cindy Stewart

Business Relations Manager

Since 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

Music Connection Manager & Development Associate

Karla Coleman

Music Connection & Development Associate

Karla 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.