As the inaugural Executive Director of the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS), Kim Meredith has been responsible for strategic leadership, strong financial performance and consistent organizational growth, including scaling the Stanford PACS budget eight times in five years through expansion of research and programmatic initiatives. Ms. Meredith joined in July 2009, one year later led the team to acquire the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR), and thereafter opened Stanford PACS at the Stanford Center at Peking University. Ms. Meredith brings dynamic and innovative leadership to implement the mission of Stanford PACS and SSIR.

As Deputy Director at the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS), Karen Lindblom manages the development of education programs focused on new philanthropists; frames and develops programs and content for panels, seminar series, and high-profile events; and develops resources and programs to steward and grow Stanford PACS supporters.

As Director of External Relations Annie Rohan plays a critical role in advancing the mission of Stanford’s Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society through relationship development and constituency building.

Sam Spiewak is the Program Manager of the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. Sam has over ten years of experience developing and implementing public programs for diverse communities. At Stanford he manages the implementation of multi-year research efforts on digital civil society, nonprofit evaluation, and social sector innovation. He is a member of the Stanford Advisory Committee on Social Entrepreneurship. He holds an M.S. from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.

Noelle Rudolph is the Finance Management Analyst for the Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS).

Cristina Alfonso is the Administrative Associate for the Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS).