Sushma Raman
President

sushma@socalgrantmakers.org

(213) 680-8866, ext. 224

Responsible for overseeing implementation of the strategic plan that was adopted by the board in March 2007. Serving as the organization’s chief spokesperson and external relations builder, Raman is responsible for member relations; oversight of programs, communications and services; and shaping SCG’s emerging role in public policy.

S. Ashok Kara
Chief Operating Officer

skara@socalgrantmakers.org

(213) 680-8866, ext. 227

Responsible for management of internal operations, human resources, and finance matters, as well as spearheading broader strategic initiatives for the organization related to public policy, research, and other new ventures. Mr. Kara focuses internally to elevate operational efficiency and focuses externally to enhance SCG’s product suite and overall value to its members. 

Kameron Green
Program Assistant

    
Kameron's biography is available as a PDF.

(213) 680-8866, ext. 233

Responsible for supporting the program department, including assisting with logistics for SCG programs and member services.

Jan Kern
Program Specialist

jan@socalgrantmakers.org

(213) 680-8866, ext. 222

Responsible for helping to develop and execute SCG’s programs and member services on a part-time basis.

Melissa Khamvongsa
Executive Assistant

melissa@socalgrantmakers.org

(213) 680-8866, ext. 228

Responsible for supporting President Sushma Raman, providing support to the Board and board-related committees and working on special projects that include conducting research, writing and responding to member queries.

                                            

Amy Sausser
Director of Communications

   
Amy's biography is available as a PDF.

amy@socalgrantmakers.org

(213) 680-8866, ext. 226

Responsible for overseeing the marketing of the organization, publications and media relations.

Neel Garlapati
Communications Associate

   
Neel's biography is available as a PDF

(213) 680-8866, ext. 230

Responsible for assisting the Director of Communications and the Director of Finance and Administration, including website maintenance, e-communications and information systems, and member services.

Erin Tanenbaum
Program Specialist

erin@socalgrantmakers.org

(213) 680-8866, ext. 229

Responsible for helping to develop and execute SCG’s programs and member services.

Joyce Ybarra
Program Specialist

Joyce's biography is available as a PDF.

(213) 680-8866, ext. 234

Responsible for helping to develop and execute SCG’s programs and member services on a part-time basis.