Everyone Loves a New Org Chart

In a previous blog, we wrote that 2018 would be the year of change for SVBC. Two long-time sources of institutional knowledge have moved on, we’ve added a new position and we’re relocating. The prospect of change can be a little frightening but with it comes much opportunity to re-examine how the organization operates and contemplate interesting changes.And so we have.SVBC is very excited to announce several promotions and some organizational structure changes:Lyndsey Marks, SVBC’s Development Director of 4 years has been promoted to Deputy Director. In her new role, she will manage the organization’s fundraising, outreach, events and communications staff (AK Leung and Allison Greenlee + a new Development Manager to be hired) while taking on much of the operational day-to-day work. Under Lyndsey’s leadership at SVBC, fundraising capacity has grown, including corporate sponsorships and individual giving, enabling the organization to hire new staff. Lyndsey has also created new fundraising systems that make SVBC more effective and efficient. With this staffing change, SVBC deepens its shared knowledge of multiple job duties, something that for a nonprofit of ten can be critical for continuity.Emma Shlaes has been promoted to Director of Policy and Advocacy. Emma came to SVBC after securing a dual masters degree in international affairs and natural resources and sustainable development. As Policy Manager for the past four years, Emma has helped increase bicycle access on Caltrain and most recently, moved the Dumbarton Rail project closer to having a multi-use path. In her new role, Emma will oversee the organization’s policy and advocacy and manage the newly hired Santa Clara County Advocate, Ben Pacho.Ann Jasper, who originally came upon the SVBC scene by responding to a plea to the membership for a donated refrigerator, has been promoted to Director of Programs. The Program team is comprised of Ihui Lopez, Mui Sam Le and Kate Plant. Ann’s trajectory with the organization went from refrigerator donor to Boardmember and then finally to staff, leaving a successful career as an attorney. Her passion and enthusiasm for bikes and kids is infectious (and wonderfully audible!)Kate Plant originally started with the organization helping out with bike parking. Her capability for much more was quickly recognized and she became the person to plug in on anything that was needed – helping organize the Annual Dinner, stepping in on bike education like bike rodeos and growing the organization’s bikepool program. After the departure of SVBC’s resident Kiwi, Alison Paulin (who moved back to New Zealand) Kate stepped in to oversee the bike parking program in addition to continuing to play point on the bikepool and employer commute workshops. And, she’s currently in the process of revolutionizing the bike parking program through a new app that will make bike parking easier and more secure.This also means we’re hiring to backfill many of the duties previously covered by Lyndsey. We’re looking for a development manager who has a strong network of contacts, grant writing experience and a track record in growing an individual and major donor program. If you know of anyone, send them our way. The job description is here.We are excited about these new staffing changes and look forward to a successful 2018! For a complete listing or our staff, visit here.