FOUNDER

Fundraising & Third Places

Venture catalyst investing for 25 years at the intersection of public, private, and philanthropic capital—in manufacturing, tech & economic development. Ecosystem doula to unicorns and other mystical creatures from Silicon Valley to China and Australia.

#nextgen #innovationcapital

FOUNDER

Programming & Placement

Serial entrepreneur and third generation San Franciscan with over two decades of implementation in the built environment, from commercial real estate to art production, interior design, and events management. Seasoned board member and co-founder of Vertical Camp.

#efficiency #gooddesign

FOUNDER

Culture & Communications

Art catalyst with three decades in Silicon Valley tech and art world PR, focused on helping folks in PoC and LGBTQIA communities elevate their stories. a 30-year Burner who participates in the fervent underground art scene on both coasts and in between.

#culturejamming

HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT & PARTNERSHIPS

Community & Activations

Seasoned event producer 15+ years with organizational leadership and management with an emphasis on brand experiences and marketing. Strong passion for creating communities engaging with global vision, authentic experiences, music and deepening personal connections.

#experientialmarketing #release

OPERATIONS & PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR

Events & Artist Liaison

Sculptural artist and crucial member of the COVEN team, managing office administration, events and marketing/communications. They are skilled in gallery management, event planning, and project management, with a focus on creating accessible arts-oriented communities and spaces for underrepresented creatives.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Financial Sustainability

30+ years of strategic and financial management experience in entrepreneurial, corporate, nonprofit and government organizations. Regenerative community investor, fractional CFO, houseboat enthusiast, global events producer, and art gallery owner.

#morethanbeancounting

TALENT CURATOR

Storytelling & Talent Ecosystem

Creative strategist that shapes narrative and build strategic partnerships across brand, media, and civic ecosystems. 15+ years in San Francisco’s creative and institutional landscape at the intersection of storytelling, influence, and community trust.

HEAD OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

Seasoned creative communications executive, events producer, and founder of Quoted PR supporting mission-driven brands in the food & beverage, apparel, agriculture, and non-profit space. Brands include: Patagonia, Patagonia Provisions, Hanson of Sonoma, Outerknown, MiiR, Alma del Jaguar, Top 50 Farmers, and Jungmaven. Avid foodie.

#storytelling

CULTURAL PRODUCER

Arts producer, curator, and community organizer advancing cultural equity in San Francisco and Puebla, Mexico for over 10 years. He is the creator of community projects, including Arts.Co.Lab, La Diáspora Festival, and Urban Prophets Illustrated. He has curated shows for Harvard and Cornell University and produced festivals in Mexico and the US, centering voices from BIIPOC, LGBTQ+,
and other under-resourced communities.

CULTURAL CURATOR

Conceptual artist, cultural leader, and Creative Director of the Djerassi Resident Artists Program, where he shapes interdisciplinary residency initiatives supporting artists and scientists working across visual art, performance, sound, writing, and social practice. Grounded in his artistic practice and experience across the U.S., Asia, and Europe, he fosters meaningful exchange between artists, institutions, and the public.

WELLNESS PRODUCER

Event producer, live stream specialist, and wellness entrepreneur. General Manager of The Fold community space in the heart of the Mission District SF. Ex-Googler.