Staff

Stephani Scott, Executive Director

Stephani comes to the Foundation with a strong background in nonprofit management and planning. She is charged with overseeing the operations of the Foundation, including long-range planning for comprehensive campaign and stewardship programs, staffing, fundraising and communications. Stephani’s ‘career’ in the community setting began in her college years as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity in East Palo Alto, and she has been engaged in the San Mateo County community in professional and volunteer capacities ever since. Contact Stephani at scotts@smccd.edu or 650.358.6871.

Carrie Ridge, Director of Development
Carrie has joined the Foundation staff to focus on developing scholarship and program fund support. Along with substantial fundraising campaign and special events experience, Carrie brings energy and passion in working with loyal donors and prospective supporters. In addition to her background in fund development, Carrie is a former elementary school teacher. Contact Carrie at ridgec@smccd.edu or 650.358.6864.

Roxanne Brewer, Development Associate & Administrative Assistant
Roxanne coordinates scholarship operations and serves as the general resource person for the Foundation. Immediately prior to her current position, Roxanne worked in the Financial Aid/Scholarship office at Skyline College. Roxanne brings over 19 years of experience working within the K-12 & Community College arenas. Prior to moving to the San Mateo County peninsula a little over four years ago, she was employed by the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District in Fairbanks, Alaska. Contact Roxanne at brewerr@smccd.edu or 650.358.6849.

Sue Harrison, Grant Research
Sue Harrison lends her expertise to the Foundation in researching funding opportunities for college programs. She works for the College District in the Chancellor’s office where her duties include grant coordination, research and writing for various District-wide programs. Sue also serves as Administrative Assistant to the Chancellor. She has been with the District for nearly 8 years and during that time has also worked for the Executive Vice Chancellor at the District Office and at College of San Mateo as Staff Assistant in the Counseling Division. Sue also has non-profit experience as a board member of an organization serving youth on the San Mateo County coast. Contact Sue at harrisons@smccd.edu or 650.358.6755.