Who We Are
Staff
Kathleen AndresonProgram & Communications Manager
Over the past eleven years, Kathleen Andreson, who manages Program and Communications responsibilities for us, has become an integral part of WDN. From conference planning and call scheduling to facilitating member communications, Kathleen has a unique ability to recognize and fill needs wherever needed. "The one-on-one contact with WDN staff, members, prospective members, and organizations with which we collaborate is always inspiring ...
Paloma Barhaugh-BordasAssistant to the President
Paloma Barhaugh-Bordas joined WDN in April of 2010 as the part-time Assistant to the President. Originally from Colorado, Paloma has lived in the Bay Area for the past three years, working in development for a nonprofit middle school in the Tenderloin and then for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. With a ...
Angela BottumChief Financial Officer
Angela Bottum, our Chief Financial Officer, joined us in January of 2006. Angela handles accounting, investments, and human resources, works closely with the President & CEO on budgeting and operational issues, and manages the financial aspects of our grantmaking initiatives. Before coming to WDN, Angela worked for four years as the Chief Financial ...
Perry GoldAdministrative/Program Assistant
Perry Gold joined WDN as an Administrative/Program Assistant in September of 2008. Perry grew up in Seattle and attended Tufts University, where she majored in both Religion and History. During her time at Tufts, Perry's research focused on marginalized groups and the ways in which social structures perpetuate inequality. Perry loves travel and trying new things, and, after graduating from Tufts in ...
Pronita GuptaDirector of Programs
Pronita Gupta joined the Women Donors Network (WDN) in May 2007 as the Director of Programs. She is responsible for designing, planning and implementing WDN's national and regional programs. Prior to coming to WDN, Pronita was the Research Director for Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP), an organization dedicated to bridging philanthropy and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. At AAPIP, ...
Laurel Potter HuertaProject Coordinator
Laurel Potter Huerta joined the staff of the Women Donors Network in the Spring of 2006. She is WDN's Project Coordinator and manages a variety of projects, including the development of WDN's web and print materials. Laurel grew up in the Bay Area and graduated from UC Berkeley with degrees in English and Spanish and Portuguese. She has ...