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Community Foundation for San Benito County Welcomes New CEO, Cassandra Kartashov
Hooray! The Community Foundation for San Benito County is pleased to announce the appointment of Cassandra Kartashov as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 17, 2025.
With more than 15 years of experience in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership, Cassandra brings a deep commitment to community-led change, equity, and collaboration. Her career includes leadership roles with The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County, the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the Humboldt Area Foundation, where she championed inclusive grantmaking, youth leadership, and cross-sector partnerships.
As a visionary and relationship-driven leader, Cassandra is known for her integrity, empathy, and ability to bring diverse communities together around shared goals. She has been recognized nationally as a thought leader in philanthropy, presenting at major conferences and contributing to publications by PEAK Grantmaking and Candid.
Cassandra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and History from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and advanced training in Program Management from Stanford University. She looks forward to partnering with the San Benito community to strengthen local impact, elevate community voices, and expand opportunity for all.
The Community Foundation for San Benito County is excited to begin this new chapter under Cassandra’s leadership as it continues connecting donors with the causes they care about and building a thriving, inclusive, and resilient San Benito County.