STAFF

Nancy is the executive director of La Jolla Community Center and has been instrumental in expanding and implementing new programs, classes, series and annual events. During her tenure during the last 9 years, membership has increased by approximately 50 percent per year, with accompanying revenue growth.  Nancy has developed partnerships with a range of community and professional organizations, which has led to a surge in membership, corporate support and interest in the Center.  She initiated and developed two successful concert series in 2012, The Fourth Friday Jazz Series and Opera Wednesday events, which continue today. 

 

Nancy received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from San Diego State University, with a focus on management.  In 2014, she received  her  certificate in  Fund Raising  Management from  the  Lilly  Family  School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. She has always believed in the importance of philanthropy and volunteerism and throughout her educational process took time to volunteer as a girls’ basketball coach for several elementary and high school programs.  Nancy participates in a range of volunteer activities and fundraising events in La Jolla and San Diego, including such organizations as the Kiwanis Club of La Jolla, La Jolla Art & Wine Festival, San Diego Opera and Diabetes Research Connection. She is an enthusiast of continuing education and spends her free time taking leadership and management courses and seminars.  Nancy enjoys painting, visiting art museums, attending live music events and spending time with friends and family. She loves the community of La Jolla, not just for its physical beauty but for the great intellect and spirit of generosity that flows through the people.