Staff
CEO and President | Kathy Young, Kathy Young, along with Mony Nop, co-founded Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance in 2014. Kathy is thrilled to be in the role of CEO and President for TVNPA to dedicate more time and resources in support of the nonprofits in the Tri-Valley and surrounding regions. Kathy developed a passion for the nonprofit community as TVNPA grew and she learned about the hundreds of nonprofits working in our communities every day to improve our quality of life. Kathy previously served as the Executive Director of the Hertz Fellowship Programs for the Fannie & John Hertz Foundation which provides graduate fellowships nationally in applied physical and biological sciences, engineering and mathematics. Kathy was with the Hertz Foundation for more than 13 years. She is happy to now be focused on the local communities. Prior to her career with Hertz, Kathy spent many years working in the legal field. She received her B.S. in Organizational Behavior and Leadership from the University of San Francisco. She is a resident of Livermore and spends her leisure time with her husband, Edward, three children, and two dogs.
Community Engagement Manager | Angelina Hernandez, Angelina is a California native having grown up in San Jose. She found her way to Livermore in 2013. Angelina is passionate about health, wellness and being in service to others. She has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Angelina founded Latinas of the Bay Area, a local Meet Up group whose mission is to provide the Latin community a space for professional and personal development through social and professional events. Angelina spends her leisure time with her four boys and her husband enjoying hikes and Jiu Jitsu events.
Operations Director | Carol Moore, Since moving to California in 2004, Carol has volunteered in the nonprofit sector in both the school district and other nonprofit organizations. She has coordinated volunteers for Happy Talkers/School of Imagination Outreach, co-chaired a Breakfast Book Club and managed the database for the Ironhorse Mothers Club. She was a mentor with the Care Parent Network. More recently, she worked as an interviewer for The State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Carol lives in San Ramon with her husband and their two, teen-aged sons along with one silly dog.
Development and Communications Director | Juliana Schirmer, Juliana is a California native, and she has called the Tri-Valley home since 1983. Juliana has more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience including serving as CEO, Executive Director, Chief Development Officer and Chief Administrative Officer for social service and environmental organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, YWCA, Tri-City Health Center, New Door Ventures and the Regional Parks Foundation. Juliana has raised millions to support the Tri-Valley community through her consulting services, and in 2022 she joined the team at TVNPA. Juliana and her husband Bill met attending Foothill High School in Pleasanton, and they now share 3 daughters and 2 cute pups.