Our Staff

Courtney Davis – Executive Assistant – Born and raised in San Francisco, Courtney has a B.A. in Criminal Justice from San Francisco State. Though most of her work background is in the legal field, she made the shift into non-profit health care due to its mission-driven focus. “Being part of a community that improves the lives of Californians has always been a priority of mine; now I can make a difference,” she says.

Jodi Ravel – MPH, Program Officer – Jodi has broad experience in grant making, non-profit management, and strategic communications. She was Senior Manager for Kaiser Permanente’s Regional Community Benefit Programs, stewarding a $10 million portfolio focused on violence prevention, trauma-informed care and community health improvement. She has held major roles with Women Against Gun Violence in L.A., UCSF, and Youth ALIVE! Jodi holds an MPH from UCLA, and a BA in Psychology from UC Berkeley.

Dion Griffin – CFO – Dion was a financial analyst for Morgan Stanley & Co. in NYC and London, and an accountant for Arthur Andersen & Co. before he found his calling, working with not-for-profit organizations. He specializes in administration, financial and management accounting and tax compliance as well as grantmaking. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from UC Berkeley and is a licensed CPA.

Laura Kaufman – Communications Director – Laura began her work in health communications with the American Heart Association in NYC. She has worked for the March of Dimes and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and managed PR, editorial and video projects for John Muir Health. Laura has written for CALSTAR and a bevy of other publications. She has degrees from Stanford and Columbia.