Local Leadership with Deep Roots and a Bold Vision.
The McFadden Finch Foundation is led by a team of Oakland-based professionals, organizers, and advocates who bring decades of experience—and a lifetime of connection—to the communities we serve.
Our leadership reflects the values of the people we work alongside: equity, integrity, accountability, and community power.
We’re not outsiders. We live here. We work here. We build with and for the Bay Area.
Our team leads with humility, listens first, and stays focused on one goal: delivering real, lasting impact for neighborhoods that have been left behind for too long.
How We Lead
- With Community: We take our direction from the people closest to the work.
- With Purpose: We empower resources to those driving change.
- With Accountability: We stay transparent about how we operate and what we learn.
- With Equity: We challenge systems of exclusion and redistribute power alongside resources.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Our team includes:
- Nonprofit and philanthropic professionals with deep roots in Oakland
- Leaders with backgrounds in public education, community health, and affordable housing
- Former organizers and founders of grassroots movements
- Artists, youth mentors, and first-generation leaders shaping what’s next
(Full bios and photos coming soon.)
Interested in Connecting With Our Leadership Team?
Whether you’re a community partner, funder, or local resident, we welcome conversations about collaboration, strategy, and shared work. Email us at info@mcfaddenfinchfoundation.org