Liz Sheahan, BSW, MA
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Liz oversees all of Girl Scouts San Diego’s fund development initiatives, including corporate, foundation, government, and individual partnerships. She and the fund development team work hard to inspire members of our community to get involved in the important Girl Scout Movement.
Her entire career has been in service to others, and has always included programs that empower young people. She has worked in development for more than 20 years, helping organizations grow their impact through community support. Most recently, she was vice president of development for the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.
A graduate of the LEAD San Diego Impact program, Liz is very active throughout the community. She is currently on the board of directors for the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and co-chairs the Programs Committee for the North County Philanthropy Council.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Augsburg College and a master’s degree in philanthropy and development from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Liz and her husband, Phil, live in the hills north of Escondido. Their two grown sons are both enjoying their lives and careers in the Teton Mountains.