Chris Sichel
President & CEO
Past Experiences:
Make-A-Wish San Diego – President & CEO for the past 16 years (2005 to 2021)
STAR/PAL (San Diego’s Police Athletic League) – CEO for 7 years prior
Committees/Volunteer work/Awards:
San Diego Business Journal SD500 – San Diego’s Most Influential Business Leaders – 2020 & 2021
San Diego Rotary Club President – 2020/2021
San Diego Rotary Foundation – President 2021/2022
Most Admired CEO – San Diego Business Journal – 2018 & 2011
Harvard Business School – Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management – 2014
What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend:
Hiking with my wife Coleen and our dog Gracie in the local mountains, or a long walk along the coast. As an avid traveler, I have walked 3 routes of the Camino de Santiago in Spain and Portugal.
Experience (Scale 1–10)
Karen Sprigle
Chief Operating Officer
Past Experiences:
COO at United Way of San Diego County 2004 – 2017; Various senior management positions in sales, operations, human resources, marketing and training in the Financial Services Industry
Committees/Volunteer work/Awards:
Staff support for RSFF Audit and Finance & Planning Committees;
Member – United Way’s Women United;
The Nonprofit Institute Advisory Board Member;
Past director Nonprofit Management Solutions and Education Synergy Alliance Boards;
YWCA Tribute to Women in Industry
What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend:
Walking on the beach, reading, and learning to quilt
Experience (Scale 1–10)
Years in Industry
Nonprofit Best Practices
Finance Knowledge
Fund Holder Portal Skill
Customer Service
Amy Myers, MS
Director of Philanthropy & Impact
Past Experiences:
American Cancer Society – Senior Executive Director, Southern California
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute – Philanthropy Officer
Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County – Director of Corporate Development
Committees/Volunteer work/Awards:
San Diego Rotary Club Member (2020-present)
American Cancer Society – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Team Captain (2018-present) and Executive Partnership Council Volunteer (2022-present)
Big Brothers Big Sisters – Operation Bigs Military Mentoring Program Big Sister (2012-2014)
Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Team Captain (2010-2015)
San Diego Blood Bank Donor (2006-present)
Dog Adoption & Pet Rescue Advocate (1999-present)
What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend:
My weekends are full of sports, community activities and downtime with my husband, daughter, and our dogs. I also love to travel, hike, and try new brunch spots with family and friends.
Experience (Scale 1–10)
Jeff Peterson
Controller
Past Experiences:
Controller at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation| Business Manager at the San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation| Audit and Tax Supervisor at Maze & Associates Accountancy Corp.
Committees/Volunteer work/Awards:
Staff Support for RSFF Investment and Finance & Planning Committees
Board Chair at a local non-profit, Science Delivered!
Former scholarship committee member at San Bruno Community Foundation
What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend:
Spend time with my family and golfing
Experience (Scale 1–10)
Years in Industry
Nonprofit Best Practices
Finance Knowledge
Fund Holder Portal Skill
Customer Service
Debbie Anderson
Programs Director
Past Experiences:
Executive Director – Encinitas Educational Foundation;
President – La Costa Canyon High School Foundation;
10 years in Human Resources
Committees/Volunteer work/Awards:
Staff support for Grants & Projects Committee and The Patriots Connection;
Board of Directors – zero8hundred;
Past Chair – Military Funders, San Diego Grantmakers;
Past Chair – SoCal Region, PEAK Grantmaking;
Co-Founder – Sand Dollars Giving Circle
What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend:
Spending time with family and friends
Experience (Scale 1–10)
Years in Industry
Nonprofit Best Practices
Finance Knowledge
Fund Holder Portal Skill
Customer Service
Megan Fletcher
Communications Manager
Past Experiences:
Before starting at RSF Foundation, I spent 5 years at Pro Kids | The First Tee of San Diego in the development department. Prior to that, I worked with other nonprofits including Junior Achievement San Diego, Break the Cycle, and Palos Verdes Art Center.
Committees/Volunteer work/Awards:
Volunteer at San Diego Zoo Global;
Advisory Board Chairman for Kappa Alpha Theta sorority at University of San Diego;
Former Girl Scout Troop Leader
What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend:
Going to Disneyland, crafting, and spending time with my family.
Experience (Scale 1–10)
Years in Industry
Nonprofit Best Practices
Finance Knowledge
Fund Holder Portal Skill
Customer Service
Trina Frandsen
Executive Assistant to CEO & Donor Services Associate
Past Experiences:
B.S. Public Health, emphasis in Community Health Education
M.Ed Elementary Education
Elementary School Teacher
Committees/Volunteer work/Awards:
Church youth group leader and teacher
Community volunteer
22 years of school volunteer responsibilities
What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend:
Hike, travel, and try new restaurants!
Experience (Scale 1–10)
Years in Industry
Nonprofit Best Practices
Finance Knowledge
Fund Holder Portal Skill
Customer Service
