"I found Darci very open, transparent and collaborative. [In] a very organized way, she talked us through an issue and then drew out the best answer from us collectively with her guiding questions. She was definitely a solutions-oriented person who listens openly to all ideas."

Jeffrey M. Crowe

Chairman, Hand in Hand Parenting, Palo Alto

Managing Partner,
Norwest Venture
Partners,
Palo Alto

"Your ability to adapt to our specific situation and embrace our unique culture has been truly remarkable. In addition to getting us well on our way to operational excellence, you have given great support to our board and community."

David Soffa

MD, MPA, FACR

President,
Congregation Beth Sholom

"Darci quickly stepped into the organization, assessed needs and took hold of critical projects... She determined the capabilities of staff, volunteers and board members and effectively orchestrated their work."

Kay Wernert

President, California Head Start Association

Executive Director, Marin Head Start

"Whatever Darci took on, whether it was our financial situation, youth programming or synagogue cleanup, she inspired confidence and creativity to come up with “best of all worlds” solutions. She created the conditions of success [for] our successor to grow something even better."

Josh Gressel

President, Board of Directors

Congregation Netivot Shalom

Berkeley, CA

"Darci stepped in when the founding director went on sabbatical. She kept all the trains running on time, helped avoid a minor funding crisis, and put the organization in the position to have one of its best ever funding years!"

Lisa R. Villarreal

Program Officer
San Francisco Foundation

Board President
Partnership for
Children & Youth

Photo of Jennifer Peck,
PCY Executive Director
(right)

"Perspective, management expertise, sense of humor and outstanding group facilitation are just a few of the qualities that Darci brought to our institution. I could not recommend Darci more highly – she is a true gem."

Dennis J Eisner

Sr. Rabbi Peninsula Temple Beth El
San Mateo, California

"Darci provided clear direction, a steady hand at the helm who engendered immediate trust. We appreciated her focused work, inclusive yet efficient style, direct communication, and always a sense of humor and abundant warmth."

Mark Jacob

President,
Board of Directors

SEEDS

"Darci helped move us through our largest and most challenging transitions. Her expertise, attention to detail, and skilled facilitation was only overshadowed by her patience and persistence."

Jeff Davis

Executive Director
California AfterSchool Network

"We could not have asked for a better interim CEO. She quickly assessed our needs and was implementing necessary changes within a matter of weeks. We are very grateful for her hard work and her dedication to our staff, Board and students."

Rachel Kaganoff Stern

President, The Junior
Statesmen Foundation