Staff

Contact staff to learn more about SCG membership, programs, initiatives and resources.

Christine Essel, President
> Email Chris
(213) 680-8866
As president, Ms. Essel sets the strategic direction and priorities for the organization, overseeing programming, communications, member services and public policy.
> Biography

Charlotte Anheier, Communications and Member Services Associate > Email Charlotte
(213) 680-8866, ext. 230
Responsible for implementing SCG’s social media strategy and managing the information systems that support member services.

Alexandra Carew, Communications Manager
> Email Alexandra
(213) 680-8866, ext. 234
Responsible for managing SCG’s communications products, including the organization’s website, research reports and print and e-communications.

Susan Dunn, Communications Consultant
Dunn Communications
> Email Susan
(818) 762-4708
Responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies and initiatives.

Karen Freeman, Director of Operations
> Email Karen
(213) 680-8866, ext. 229
Responsible for financial management, human resources, grants administration and oversight of office services.

Kameron Green, Program Coordinator
> Email Kameron
(213) 680-8866, ext. 233
Responsible for supporting the program department, including overseeing logistics for SCG programs, and for developing and executing professional development programs.

Tuly Martinez, Program Associate
> Email Tuly
(213) 680-8866, ext 231
Responsible for supporting the program department, including identifying and implementing high quality programs throughout the region and assisting with logistics and administrative aspects of organizing events.

Cara Underwood, Director of Programs and Public Policy
> Email Cara
(213) 680-8866, ext. 232
Responsible for developing programming on public policy issues that impact philanthropy and build collaboration between public and private sector funders.