Santa Barbara Foundation

Andrea Light is inspired by the process of individuals coming together and making an impact on the broader community. The values and passions of her colleagues at the Santa Barbara Foundation and the Santa Barbara County community are Andrea’s greatest motivations to come to work every day and be a part of something bigger than herself.

During her tenure with the Foundation, Andrea has held roles in the Philanthropic Services Department and, currently, in the Finance Department. In her current role as Investments and Accounting Analyst, she focuses on the operational aspects of SBF’s investment portfolios and financial accounts, assisting with audit schedules, private market funds accounting, and account reconciliations.

In addition to her Foundation experience, Andrea has worked in institutional investments, media sales, and was a flight attendant. She served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Paraguay and holds a BA in Anthropology from Cal State Los Angeles.

Director of Donor Relations Jessica Sanchez says, “The road to effective philanthropy begins with a donor’s motivation. This reminded me that when you are inspired to give, you are often providing encouragement to other people who share passion for a cause, and this is what motivates me every day to help donors meet their charitable goals.”

Jessica is responsible for developing and strengthening relationships with donors and fund advisors, sharing best practices in philanthropic giving, strategically adding value to the donor experience through aligned giving opportunities, and facilitating meaningful engagement experiences for donors.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Jessica worked for Farmers Insurance as a customer service representative and as a tutor for Carney Educational Services. Working for Carney Educational Services, she assisted children in meeting academic and social needs. Jessica graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Studies and Chicano Studies and has received her Paralegal Certificate through the UCSB Extension Program.

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Join us! We meet for breakfast on the first and third Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m. at the beautiful historic Santa Barbara Club, located at 1105 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, California, USA.

The meeting begins at 7:00 a.m. but come earlier to hang out with a cup of something warm and mingle with Rotarians and guests. Breakfast buffet includes fresh fruit, baked breads, scrambled eggs, potatoes, and bacon. $40 guest fee payable at the door.

AGENDA

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

7:30 a.m. Business Meeting

8:00 a.m. Speaker

Guests, please RSVP to Hannah Rael, Club Service Director, if you plan to attend.