
May 26, 2023
Remembering Judy McDonald
She was my colleague. She was my mentor. She was my friend. I had a special relationship with Judy McDonald. That’s why, of all the pictures we have taken together over the past 35 years, this is one of my favorites. It was a tender moment of celebration and a moment that held all we had been to each other and would continue to be to each other. And when I look at Judy’s face, I...Read More
May 22, 2023
A Ripple Effect of Goodness
A wise soul once said “The purpose of life is to find your gift. The work of life is to develop it. The meaning of life is to give it away”. Fieldstone has helped guide me in all three through their programs, people, and values. I began my nonprofit career after 20+ years in the for-profit sector, was convinced I found my purpose, and had definite ideas on how I was going to...Read More
May 15, 2023
The Freedom To Be My Whole Self
Like any good adventure, I sort of stumbled into the Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego. Through a chance meeting that led to another chance meeting, I found myself enjoying some late afternoon light through an office window, seeking simply to learn more about the logistics of the Fieldstone Coaching program. I quickly realized, however, that I was tapping into something much bigger,...Read More
May 10, 2023
Clare Rose Sabbatical Awards Granted
Strong Applicant Pool As Program Begins 10th Year The Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego announced its 2023 Clare Rose Sabbatical Awards on May 8th. After receiving a record number of applications after taking a year hiatus to work through COVID-19 related schedule changes of previously awarded grants, Fiona Chatwin and Villa Musica and Ben Vallejos and Living Coast Discovery Center were...Read More
May 8, 2023
I Built a Circle of Trusted Colleagues
Participating in Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego programs has provided real world training that has helped to build my confidence and skills as a manager, and leader. At the conclusion of the leaders program, I was pleasantly surprised to have built a circle of trusted colleagues from various nonprofit organizations who shared many of the same challenges I faced on a daily...Read More
May 1, 2023
Humbling, Inspiring, and Empowering
I first came to Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego when I was one year into my role as Executive Director of the San Diego Women’s Foundation. The one-year mark was the perfect time to participate in the six-month Executive Learning Group. The first year in any new job is uniquely draining – you have to learn the job as you do it. That’s even more true in a leadership role, where...Read More
April 24, 2023
Fieldstone Changed My Life
I have a confession. When I started the San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF), I had no long-term plan, no experience in organizing a large-scale event, no film background, and had never written a grant. What I did have was a deep, unwavering passion to amplify stories of the Asian American diaspora. As a first-generation immigrant from South Korea who grew up in the Midwest and lived in...Read More
April 21, 2023
Barbara Mannino – A Beloved Member of the Fieldstone Family
It is with a broken heart that I write to you today to share news of the passing of Barbara Mannino. Barbara died yesterday, April 20th, after a devastatingly quick battle with lung cancer. Barbara served as the CEO of Vista Community Clinic for 30 years. During her tenure, she grew the organization from a staff of 30 with a $500,000 budget and one site to a $35 million budget with 530...Read More
April 17, 2023