WeHOPE Announces Natalie Walker as New Director of Development
East Palo Alto, CA (Jan. 4, 2024) - WeHOPE is pleased to announce the appointment of Natalie Walker as the new Director of Development. In this role, Natalie will utilize her extensive experience and deep commitment to social change to drive WeHOPE's development efforts and create meaningful impact within the community.
Natalie brings over 20 years of corporate sales and marketing experience, including sales management, business development, and program management success.
"We are thrilled to welcome Natalie to the WeHOPE family as our new Director of Development," said Pastor Paul Bains, Founder and President of WeHOPE. "With her wealth of experience, dedication, and heart for the Bay Area, Natalie is the ideal candidate to lead our development efforts and further our mission of helping the community we serve become healthy, employed, and housed."
Natalie Walker assumes the position of Director of Development at WeHOPE in East Palo Alto.
In addition to her corporate background, Natalie has over 20 years of nonprofit volunteer leadership experience. She currently serves as the Board President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Silicon Valley Chapter (AFP SV). Additionally, she serves as the Board Fundraising Chair for the Ivy & Pearls Foundation, where she drives strategy, develops and manages relationships with external stakeholders and partners, and plays a major role in stewarding major individual donors, corporate, and foundation gifts.
Natalie is an advocate for educational equity and also volunteers as a mentor for Year Up and Oakland Promise.
Other Key Hires
In 2023, WeHOPE made additional key hires. Whitney Prather joined the organization as the Marketing Director, bringing extensive experience in marketing strategy and brand management. Karnisha Garner also joined as the staff accountant and brings expertise in financial management and reporting. These talented individuals will play integral roles in advancing WeHOPE's mission and driving positive change within the community.
Whitney Prather, Marketing Director
Karnisha Garner, Staff Accountant
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About WeHOPE:
WeHOPE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the unhoused in the Bay Area become healthy, employed, and housed. We provide various services, including emergency shelter, mobile hygiene, job training, life skills training, RV Safe Parking, comprehensive case management, foodbank, and housing assistance. Our mission is to empower individuals in need with resources and solutions to help them achieve stability and independence. To learn more about WeHOPE and our programs, visit wehope.org.
