Oscar Renteria

Oscar Renteria

Board Director // Napa Valley Farmworkers Foundation Philanthropy in Napa Valley Oscar Renteria’s entire life has been spent in Napa Valley’s vineyards. At age 12, he started working in the fields during school breaks and on weekends alongside his 14 aunts and uncles...
Julie Diverde

Julie Diverde

CEO // CASA, A Voice for Children Philanthropy in Napa Valley Julie DiVerde, CEO of Napa CASA, A Voice for Children said, “According to studies, one caring adult in the life of a child can make a significant difference in the child’s ability to cope with adversity....
Tracy Lamb

Tracy Lamb

Executive Director // NEWS Philanthropy in Napa Valley Tracy Lamb believes that everyone can play a role in pre- venting violence. Currently executive director of NEWS, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victim Services (formerly Napa Emergency Women’s Shelter),...
The Inaugural Philanthropy Issue

The Inaugural Philanthropy Issue

phi·​lan·​thro·​py [Noun]: The desire to promote the welfare of others expressed especially by the generous donation of money, time, or experience to good causes.   The term philanthropy dates back to Greek mythology in the 5th century BC.  It meant “love of...
Jane Baer

Jane Baer

Vice President and Managing Director // The V Foundation Philanthropy in Napa Valley  Co-founded in by ESPN and the legendary and inspirational Jim Valvano, for whom the foundation is named, the V Foundation is dedicated to saving lives by helping to find a cure...