Nancy Clarke

Nancy Clarke Cole is an experienced professional currently serving as the Board & Council Engagement Officer at Save the Redwoods League since September 2021.1 She brings a diverse skill set to her role, including project management, marketing, and PR operations.

Professional Experience

Nancy's career spans various industries and roles:

Current Positions::

• Board & Council Engagement Officer at Save the Redwoods League (September 2021 - Present)
• Business Owner of The NOW, focusing on affordable self-care in the Bay Area Peninsula (March 2021 - Present)

Previous Roles::

• Executive Business Partner at Intuit (June 2017 - August 2019)
• Chief of Staff & Director of Communications at Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (November 2014 - April 2016)
• Chief of Stuff at Echo (June 2005 - January 2014)
• Executive Director at Catchlight.io (January 2010 - April 2012)
• Executive Director at Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2) (March 2006 - August 2007)

Education and Certifications

Nancy has a strong educational background:

• MBA from Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business (First in Class, GPA 4.0)
• MA in Arts Management from Southern Methodist University (First in Class, 4.0 GPA)
• BA in Economics and Art History from University of California, Santa Barbara

She also holds certifications in Advanced Project Management from Stanford University and Emotional Intelligence from 6 Seconds SEA.1

Skills and Attributes

Nancy is described as highly reliable, committed, caring, and creative.1 Her experience demonstrates expertise in:

• Board relations and engagement
• Executive administration
• Project management
• Marketing and communications
• Event production and management
• Fundraising and donor relations

Throughout her career, Nancy has shown adaptability and a willingness to take on diverse roles, often wearing multiple hats in startup environments and established organizations alike.