Our Team

How we work together to support our community through Catalyst Fund.

Our Co-Chairs

Our Co-Chairs, Katherine Fulton and Dub Hay, dedicate their time to evolving the strategic vision of Catalyst Fund’s investment in Sonoma Valley, by staying connected with the Catalyst community of volunteers, donors and partners as well as regional and national philanthropy experts.

Our Executive Director

Our Executive Director, Angela Ryan facilitates Catalyst’s strategic evolution and leads our collaboration with Community Foundation Sonoma County.

Our Operations Director

Our Operations Director, Barbara Wells, works collaboratively with all team members to support activities that drive impact in Sonoma Valley. 

Steering Committee

Our Steering Committee has the responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors—they make sure Catlayst stays true to its mission to meet the urgent, emergent, and chronic needs of Sonoma Valley.

Grants Committee

Our Grants Committee is made up of people with lived experience of our most pressing community issues, philanthropists, and grassroots leaders, drawing on knowledge and networks at all levels of government.

Special Initiatives

Community organizers resourced by Catalyst are creating new efforts to address unsolved problems.

Volunteers

  • Kimberly Blattner

    DEVELOPMENT

    BIOGRAPHY

  • Simon Blattner

    STEERING COMMITTEE ADVISOR, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

    BIOGRAPHY

  • Carolyn Verheyen

    SPECIAL PROJECTS

    BIOGRAPHY

Emeritus Team Members