Christy Chin
Board Leader and Philanthropic Advisor for Social Impact
Menlo Park, California
Summary
Christy Chin has dedicated her career to social impact through philanthropy and non-profit leadership. She has held significant roles across various organizations, including serving as a Partner at the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, a Senior Program Officer at the Skoll Foundation, and Deputy Director at The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, focusing on advancing social entrepreneurship and effective philanthropy. hewlett+1
She has extensive board leadership experience, currently serving on the boards of CalMatters, Santa Cruz Local, Food Forward, and Save The Waves Coalition, often in treasurer or board member capacities. Her past board roles include Benetech (where she also served as Interim CEO and Board Chair), Venture Forward, Vote.org, World Affairs Council of Northern California, New Story, and the National Venture Capital Association. calmatters+3
Christy's academic background includes an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Colgate University, providing a strong foundation for her leadership in both business and non-profit sectors. hewlett