About Us

Our team champions the progress of Stockton alongside our youth and community. We look forward to Stockton’s future with optimism, belief, and resolve.

Our Mission

Our mission is to expand opportunity and build hope by attracting resources to Stockton and investing in our city’s people. We believe in the power of community and collaboration to drive positive change and create a brighter future for all.

Our Story

Founded with a vision to uplift Stockton

Our foundation has been dedicated to addressing local needs and fostering growth. Learn more about our journey and the milestones we’ve achieved.

building hope and resources

Our goal is to dismantle generational poverty and transform our community.

Believing in our youth

RSF regranted over $2.95 million to Stockton-based youth development organizations and programs.

Investing in our community

We seek to build a thriving youth development ecosystem in Stockton.

Our team

Meet Our Team

Meet the passionate individuals driving our mission forward.

Nik Howard

Executive Director

Nik Howard

Erika Hermosillo

Chief People Officer

Erika Hermosillo
Gabriela Carmona

Executive Assistant

Gabriela Carmona
Jeffery Vongkeo

Director of Impact

Jeffery Vongkeo
Jorge Espinoza

Director of Operations & Technology Management

Jorge Espinoza
Omar Ornelas

Vice President of Programs

Omar Ornelas

Martin Sanchez

Digial Media & Creative Strategist

Martin Sanchez

Sabrena Hernandez

Public Relations Strategist

Sabrena Hernandez

Board of Directors

Our board members bring diverse expertise and dedication to our cause.

MICHAEL TUBBS

BOARD CHAIR

Office of Governor Newsom

CHRISTY WISE

VICE CHAIR

Author and Poet

MICHAEL P. DUFFY

TREASURER

CEO Retired

CINDY FOSTER

SECRETARY

Nurse-Retired

CHRISTIE MARCHESE

BOARD MEMBER

KINEMA

JASMINE DELLAFOSSE

BOARD MEMBER

END POVERTY IN CALIFORNIA

BRENNA GARCIA BUTLER

BOARD MEMBER

A.G. SPANOS COMPANIES

Partners & Supporters

We are grateful for the support of our partners and donors who make our work possible.

Fiscal sponsor

How RSF Amplifies Impact

RSF is a fiscal sponsor for mission-aligned projects or programs. RSF provides organizational capacity in managing non-programmatic and indirect activities pertaining to human resources management, operations, marketing, communications, financial accounting, payroll processing services, and grants management.

Flagship Programs:

Stockton Scholars

Stockton Service Corps

Mayors For A Guaranteed Income

Other Programs:

Stockton Youth Development Planning Group (YDPG)

Stockton Youth Media Collaborative

Philanthropy

we drive success to local organizations

RSF aims to act as an intermediary between funders and local organizations. Our philanthropy practices are built on trust, center relationships, and redistribute resources to local organizations who are closer to the issues we seek to address.

Youth Development

We are committed to
Youth Development

In partnership with the James Irvine Foundation, RSF distributed over $1,358,000 to youth-serving nonprofit capacity and sustainability. Our funded partners have played a critical role in addressing various issues in Stockton that include poverty, education, climate action, environmental injustice, racial injustice, mental health and wellness, and housing. We want to strengthen their work so that they stabilize as key contributors to our local workforce pipeline and inclusive economy.

Our Funded Partners:

Annual Reports

Transparency is key

Explore our annual reports to see how your support is making a difference