Adrienne (she/her) partners with philanthropists to clarify their aspirations and create strategic portfolios that address social and political issues for large-scale and lasting impact. She also leads our communications team to promote our innovative approach to social impact and philanthropy.

Adrienne has passionately devoted her career to social change at the intersection of philanthropy, policy, and communications. Before joining Third Plateau, she was Vice President of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood Northern California, one of the largest Planned Parenthoods in the U.S., and the Planned Parenthood Northern California Action Fund. She previously served as Deputy State Director for U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, leading Northern California field and press operations, and statewide judicial nominations and women’s issues. Adrienne began her career doing environmental grassroots organizing in San Diego, expanding women’s rights in L.A., and navigating immigration casework in New York City.

Adrienne is a proud double UC graduate with an M.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Cruz and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, San Diego. She serves on the Board of Directors of the ACLU of Northern California, is a member of the Democracy Funders Network, and is a 21/64 Certified Philanthropic Advisor. Outside of work, Adrienne is raising her daughter in Berkeley with her husband, obsessing over Bay Area food, staying up on health and wellness, taking urban walks or hikes in nature, and reading several non-fiction books at a time.