Board Members
Nikhil Neelkantan
Board Member
Cheryl Payan
Board Member
Kevin Reid
Board Member
Pamela Redmond
Board Member
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. In 2024, Jennifer received the Center for Volunteerism and Nonprofit Leadership’s prestigious Heart of Napa Excellence in Leadership Award in recognition of her decade-long service at NVEF and highly impactful community leadership. 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.
Andrea Antonaccio Wagner
Director of Operations
Andrea Antonaccio Wagner
Director of OperationsAndrea Antonaccio Wagner serves as Director of Operations at the Napa Valley Education Foundation, overseeing facilities and operational strategy. She previously held leadership roles in development and admissions at The Oxbow School. Once the school closed, she helped guide the organization through its dissolution. Andrea has spent much of her career in the visual arts, with experience across commercial galleries, nonprofit art spaces, and arts education. She resides in the Napa Valley with her family.
Amy Little
Director of Development
Amy Little
Director of DevelopmentBefore joining NVEF, Amy spent nearly a decade at ServiceNow building high-impact demand marketing teams and leading community-driven marketing. She brings that same builder’s mindset to philanthropy—pairing clear strategy with genuine, relationship-first stewardship. At NVEF, Amy is focused on activating the new Discovery Campus and growing support for core programs in music, wellness, and career readiness. A Napa resident, she is inspired by the way local generosity shapes real opportunities for young people and their families. Amy is energized by partnering with individuals, foundations, and companies who want to invest in meaningful, measurable outcomes for kids.
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.
Program Staff
Karla Coleman
Program Manager, Youth Experience
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.
Megan McConnell
Program Manager, Community Learning & Partnerships
Megan McConnell
Program ManagerAfter earning her BA in Communication from Saint Mary’s College of CA, Megan moved to the beautiful Napa Valley to follow her calling to work in youth serving nonprofits. With seven years of experience working with and for public school students in Contra Costa County, she has become passionate about dismantling barriers between students and their success. At NVEF, Megan designs, instructs and executes initiatives in Career Readiness, Teacher Innovation and Health & Wellness with student’s needs, hopes and dreams in mind.
Daisy Zamora
Program Manager, Instruction
Daisy Zamora
Program ManagerFollowing her graduation from Napa High School, Daisy transitioned into the nonprofit sector while attending Napa Valley College. In 2022, she earned her associate's in Sociology. Now, attending Sacramento State, Daisy is pursuing a bachelor's in Social Work to further her impact on community well-being. Beyond her professional endeavors, Daisy finds rejuvenation in the outdoors, providing not only physical wellness but also serving as a source of inspiration for her advocacy work.
Jocelyn Lara
Program Coordinator
Jocelyn Lara
Program CoordinatorBorn and raised in Napa, Jocelyn Lara has blended her passion for education and love for the arts. Jocelyn has a rich background in music, having actively participated in Napa’s music program from 4th to 12th grade. With a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from UC Davis, she developed an interest in the nonprofit world and is working towards creating a positive impact on her community. Her goal is to contribute meaningfully to her community while bringing a unique perspective shaped by both sociology and the arts.
Yarely Chavez
Youth Specialist
Mia Ambrosio-Martinez
Program Assistant
Development & Operations Staff
Christine Wedding
Grants Manager
Pedro Lopez
Outreach & Events Coordinator
Pedro Lopez
Outreach & Events CoordinatorPedro is a Napa Valley native who attended New Technology High School and was a student-athlete at Napa High School. He graduated cum laude from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, in 2022 and returned home to pursue a career in marketing. After two years with a local company, Pedro sought a role more closely aligned with his values and passion for community impact. In 2025, he joined the Napa Valley Education Foundation as Events & Outreach Coordinator, where he proudly supports programs that expand opportunities for students across Napa County.
Susan Moodie
Executive Assistant
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