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APPLICATION FOR POSITION AS BOARDMEMBERry�rf''eo�8
REPRESENTING DIVISION 3
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK. completed applications must be submitted to the Secretary of the District at
5019 Imhoff Place,Martinez, CA 94553 or via email, kyouna@centrolsan.ora by 5:00 p.m.on Monday, March
17,2023.Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Responses to all items are required
for application to be considered complete.
Applicant Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Email Address: -
1. Are you a resident of Division 3*? Yes No
*Verification can be obtained clicking the interactive map on the District website at
https: Iwww.centralsan.on-/elections or by callingthe Secretary of the District at 925-229-7303.
2. Areou current) registered voter? Yes No
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3. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No
4. Attach resume and/or list your education,current employer and work experience:
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S. Describe any other relevant current or past experience that would qualify you for this
position,including the dates of service and the length of time of the experience,
specifically:
a. Current or previous elected positions or experience with elected boards:
b. Volunteer services or community participation:
c. Other group memberships and affiliations:
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6. Do you have a familial or financial relationship with an employee or Board Member at
Central San?If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
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7. Do you have any financial relationships with the District such as grants,contracts, or
other economic relationships? If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
NO
8. State your reason for interest in this position and explain why you would be the best
candidate for this seat in 500 words or less. (You may use this form or attach a separate
document for your response.)
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9. Any additional information you would like to provide for consideration.(You may use
this form or attach a separate document for your response.)
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Thank you for your interest in the Central San
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KATHLEEN ODNE
ive Walnut Creek,CA 94595
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Strategic& Mission Planning/Community Outreach
Financial& Regulatory Affairs/Internal& External Communications
Nonprofit& Philanthropic Sector Leadership
Over twenty-five years executive experience in establishment,development,growth and leadership of a
$90M foundation in northern California and a statewide nonprofit association. Consistently successful in
facilitating mission-driven grantmaking,identifying and researching high performance nonprofits,building
collaborative community funding partnerships and comprehensive management of human and financial
resources.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
California Association of Food Banks,Oakland,CA 2019-2020
Interim Executive Director
Executive management of a statewide association of 42 food banks serving all of California,including
board development and engagement,staff management,strategic planning,fundraising and
development,and financial oversight of a$28M budget. The Covid-19 pandemic increased the scope
and scale of this position exponentially.
Dean&Margaret Lesher Foundation,Walnut Creek,CA 1994-2017
Executive Director
Senior Management Executive with planning,operating,financial,regulatory,community and
administrative responsibility for private foundation
• Initiated operational organization and implementation of innovative grantmaking program in
partnership with Board of Trustees
• Generated mission-driven guidelines,funding focus areas and grant distribution policies
• Launched multi-million dollar grants program supporting human services for children,youth and
families,support for the visual and performing arts and K-12 education
• Forged community partnerships and devised multi-year funding initiatives to leverage resources
• Researched existing and emerging funding opportunities and conducted community needs
assessment
• Created a pro-active and visible community outreach effort within the nonprofit and philanthropic
community
PHILANTHROPIC AND NONPROFIT SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Council on Foundations,Washington DC
• Board of Directors—2004 to 2010
Executive Committee,Professional Development Committee and Chair, Gover uance Committee
National Center for Family Philanthropy,Washington DC
Board of Dirvetors—2009 to 2015
Finance Committee, CEO Symposium Task Force,Board Chair
Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
• Board of Directors—2006 to 2012
The Forum connects and expands associations of grantmakers by developing and sharing
knowledge about new giving,philanthropic trends,emerging issues and informed practice
Northern California Grantmakers,San Francisco,CA
• Board of Dinaors 2000—2005
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Regional association of grantmakers that informs and educates donors and foundations
through programs,publications,technical support,media relations and advocacy for the field
Exponent Philanthropy,Washington DC
• Board of Directors—2001-2004
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNTiy ACTIVITIES
American Hospital Supply Corporation
Health Care Sales and Marketing
• McGaw Laboratories,Northfield,IL
• Edwards Laboratories,Santa Ana,CA
• Scientific Products,Edison,NJ
Successful sales performance and marketing technical assistance in the intravenous solution,cardiac care and
consumable hospital supply market segments.
Family&Children's Trust Fund,Contra Costa County
Chair
Conduct community needs assessment,establish priority areas and funding recommendations for child
abuse/neglect and family services in Contra Costa County,California
EDUCATION
M.A.in Philanthropic Studies
Indiana University,Bloomington,IN
B.A.,Political Science
University of Illinois,Champaign-Urbana
Professional Certifications
Nonprofit Management Certificate,Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
2017—Present Dean&Margaret Lesher Foundation
Board of Directorr
2014-Present John Muir Health
Immediate Past Chair,Board of Directors—Chair, Governance Committee
A regional health system comprised of four hospitals,nine outpatient clinics,teaching
residency program and extensive community outreach in the San Francisco Bay Area
2017-2020 Walnut Creek Library Foundation
Board of Directors
2012-2016 Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
2000—2006 De La Salle High School - Concord,CA
Board of Trustees
CONFERENCES,PUBLICATIONS&CONTINUING EDUCATION;AWARDS
Council on Foundations,California Association of Nonprofits,The Foundation Center,Nat'l Center
for Family Philanthropy,Northern California Grantmakers,Compasspoint,The CBO Center
Conference session designer,presenter,and panelist
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Contributing Author,Notable American Philanthropists(Oryx Press,2002)and
PhAanthropyin America: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia(ABC-CLIO,2004)
Distinguished Alumni Award—Indiana University,Lilly School of Philanthropy- 2018
Walnut Creek Citizen of'the Year-2016
United Nations 4m International Conference on Women - Beijing,China—1995
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BIO - KATHLEEN ODNE
Kathleen Odne was the Executive Director of the Dean & Margaret Lesher
Foundation, a family foundation making grants in northern California, from 1994-
2017. She now serves on their board of trustees. In February 2019, Kathleen was
asked to serve as the interim Executive Director of the California Association
of Food Banks in Oakland, a critically important nonprofit dedicated to
reducing hunger for the 1 in 7 Californians who experience food insecurity
every day.
Kathleen has served on the board of the Council on Foundations, National
Center for Family Philanthropy, Exponent Philanthropy and Northern
California Grantmakers. Kathleen is a founding member of the Funders Forum
of Contra Costa, an affinity group of funders in the East Bay, and was a
member of the Advisory Council for the Foundation Center in San Francisco.
She is a past chair of the Committee on Family Philanthropy at the Council on
Foundations which developed the Stewardship Principles for Family
Foundations.
In her community, she is currently serving on the boards of John Muir Health
and the Lesher Foundation and has also served on the boards of Walnut
Creek Chamber of Commerce and De La Salle High School. She attended the
United Nations Conference on Women as a delegate in Beijing, China, and
received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Indiana University in 2018. A
native of Chicago, she holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of
Illinois and an M.A. in Philanthropic Studies from the Center on Philanthropy
at Indiana University. Kathleen lives in Walnut Creek with her husband, John,
and has three grown sons.
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APPLICATION FOR BOARD MEMBER REPRESENTING DISTRICT 3
Kathleen Odne
I bring an extensive amount of experience and commitment to our local communities. I worked
deeply within Contra Costa County for more than 20 years as the Executive Director of the
Lesher Foundation. That work enabled me to work in partnership with hundreds of nonprofit
organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life in our region. My understanding of the
many different cultures and populations that encompass Contra Costa in 2023 was honed over
my professional career, as well as my extensive volunteer work. The diversity that marks our
region is one of it's many strengths.
I am the immediate past Chair of the John Muir Health Board of Directors and am serving my
final year on that board (due to term limits). My deep understanding of good governance and
strategic board service propel me to consider another position where I can continue to serve
the public. I am a 40-year Walnut Creek resident-and customer of Central San-and consider
water reclamation and safety a key public health indicator.
In considering whether to apply for this open board position, I noted with interest the Goals in
the current Central San Strategic Plan. Customer Focus and Community are two of my passions
and I welcome the opportunity to provide continued focus on these two critical stakeholders.
Environmental Stewardship is a shared commitment (or should be) between all of us who
recognize our responsibility to stop environmental degradation. Workforce Diversity and
Development is a value that I have practiced for many years, particularly when I was heading
the California Association of Food Banks. John Muir Health is one of the largest employers in
the county and the board has led our efforts to embrace a stronger and more inclusive DEI
culture within the health system and beyond. Governance and Fiscal Responsibility is an area
of particular expertise. Managing a $100M foundation dedicated to the public good required
strong oversight and attention to detail. I have chaired several Governance Committees in my
nonprofit volunteer life and I am very clear on the difference between governance and
management. Safety and Security requires an understanding of how rapidly the landscape of
external threats is emerging and changing. Boards must continually learn and adapt to protect
the institutions they serve. Finally,Innovation and Agility is a value that all high-performing
boards must embrace. The pace of change and new technologies require that board members
commit to a nimble and forward-looking approach to governance. The ability to pivot when
presented with new opportunities is key in a dynamic future.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and further detail my background and
interest in this position.
Best regards,
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