Jim Becker
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jim Becker (He/Him) has dedicated over three decades to building stronger communities and advancing equity across Contra Costa County and beyond. He joined the Richmond Community Foundation in 2005 and became its President and CEO in 2014, guiding its evolution into RCF Connects.
Shyla Crowder
Housing First Program Director
Shyla Crowder, RCF Connect’s Housing First Program Director, is a dedicated and compassionate housing professional with a wealth of experience in social services and community development.
Zimbabwe Davies
Comment Studio Program Manager
Zimbabwe brings a wealth of experience as a Film Producer, Motivational Speaker, Philanthropist, and Certified Community Coach. His dedication to helping individuals and communities thrive through philanthropy and coaching is a perfect fit for RCF’s mission.
Jillian de la Torre
Policy Advocacy Manager
Serves as the Policy Advocacy Manager at Healthy Contra Costa, where she works with community members, organizational partners, and systems leaders to create forward movement.
Leticia Diaz
Career Center Assistant, SparkPoint Contra Costa
Leticia “Letty” Diaz, currently works at the Sparkpoint Vita Career Center as the Assistant Receptionist.
Roxanne Carrillo Garza
Senior Director of Healthy Contra Costa
Roxanne currently works with resident leaders, community-based organizations, base builders, and systems leaders to develop collective policy advocacy strategies to improve health, safety, school and neighborhood environments, and economic development opportunities.
Dorian Glover
Case Manager, Housing First
Dorian I. Glover, our Housing First Case Manager, is a seasoned program leader with over a decade of experience in behavioral health, youth development, and community-based services.
Sara Gurdian
Budget Justice Coalition - Program Manager
As the program manager, Sara educates member organizations and residents about the County budget process and promotes meaningful and inclusive community engagement. She is a champion for practices rooted in equity that address gaps and disparities faced by those most impacted.
Regina Keels
Administrative Assistant, SparkPoint Contra Costa, West
Regina Keels is the first person you will likely meet when you visit the SparkPoint Richmond office. She is the first helpful voice you will hear when you call
Theresa Kula
Free Tax Prep Manager
Theresa is our Tax Prep Manager, managing SparkPoint CC’s only year-round Free Tax Prep site for our county. Her essential work and effort have put nearly $1,000,000 back in the community just during this past tax season
Armond Lee
Senior Director, Restoring Neighborhoods
Armond C. Lee is a social and political advocate, actor, writer and freedom dreamer. Born and raised in Richmond, CA, he cares deeply about his community, as evident in his work towards social justice.
Carlos Lemus
Communications Manager
Carlos brings wonderful communications skills and experience to RCF. He double-majored in Film & Digital Media and History at UC Santa Cruz, which shaped his outlook on the role of history in our work as well as how to adapt to the universe of new technology.
Gerardo Mendoza
SparkPoint Director at Community Colleges
Gerardo is pleased to return to his hometown and aspires to help with the growth of the community aiming to create an environment fit for all.
Mariana Moore
Ensuring Opportunity Campaign Senior Director
Mariana Moore proudly serves as Director of EO a cross-sector initiative that engages social sector organizations, businesses, labor, local government, and community members in a collective effort to eliminate poverty in our community.
Noemi Mora
Office Manager, SparkPoint Contra Costa East
Noemi states: "I like working with people and helping them in the best way possible. I believe that a little bit of kindness can go a long way."
Estela Nuñez
Mobility LABs Bilingual Community Engagement Coordinator
Estela enjoys being a mentor of a group of mothers of children with special needs and she continues her work to help the less fortunate in the community.
Rose Marie Perez
Office Coordinator at SparkPoint Bay Point
" I am grateful for the opportunity to get to know the community better and to be able to help. My motto is: "Work hard, be kind".
Linden Podschun
Senior Director of Coaching and Collaboration
Linden Podschun dedicated their career to supporting social change work through collective impact and community-led projects.
Taylor Sims
Senior Director, Equity for Black Women and Girls
As a young Black woman, Taylor is committed to empowering and uplifting Black women of all ages. She believes it is essential to learn from other Black women who have come before her.
Kamela Stewart
Coaching Program Manager
Kamela's goal is to help others use their wisdom and knowledge to be and promote the best version of themselves
