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Irene Wong
CEO, Social Impact leader known for driving positive change in communities with communities
Irene M. Wong was recently appointed as the inaugural CEO of the Palo Alto Community Fund (PACF).12 She brings extensive experience in strategic grantmaking, community engagement, and organizational management to her new role at PACF.
Professional Background
Prior to joining PACF, Irene served as a director of the Local Grantmaking program for the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.3 In this position, she led a team that annually invested $20 million across five California counties, working closely with community partners.4
Expertise and Skills
Irene's background uniquely positions her to lead PACF into its next phase of growth and deepened impact. Her expertise includes:
- Strategic grantmaking
- Community engagement
- Organizational management
Role at PACF
As the inaugural CEO of PACF, Irene is expected to:
- Lead the organization into its next phase of growth
- Deepen PACF's impact across Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, and Menlo Park
- Implement innovative and impactful strategies
- Advance local philanthropy in the communities served by PACF
The PACF board and staff are excited to support Irene's vision and initiatives, believing that her leadership will be instrumental in realizing the organization's mission.1
Contact Information
For those wishing to reach out to Irene in her new role, she can be contacted at iwong@paloaltocommfund.org.1
Irene Wong's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username irene-wong-85767, as mentioned in the query.
