August News

New Partner Orientation

Monday, 8/18 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Zoom

You’re a new Partner, and we want to connect you to our community! Meet other new Partners and get oriented to the ins and outs of SV2 – programming, community norms and guidelines, answers to FAQs and more.

Power, Policy & People: Shaping Environmental Justice Today

Thursday, 9/11 | 3:30pm - 5:00pm | In Person| SV2 Office 

Join us for a timely and powerful conversation on the shifting landscape of environmental justice. Power, Policy & People: Shaping Environmental Justice Today brings together frontline leaders to explore how recent federal legislation, funding shifts, and policy rollbacks are reshaping the field, and how communities are responding with resilience, innovation, and action.

SV2 Happy Hour

Thursday, 9/11 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | In Person | SV2 Office

Join us for a casual Happy Hour at the SV2 office -- connect with old friends and make some new ones. We'll have drinks and light snacks, and we look forward to seeing you there! Please reach out with questions to Mariana at maguilar@sv2.org.

SV2 Impact Investing Annual Portfolio Review

Wednesday, 9/24 | 11:30am - 1:00pm | Zoom

Bring your lunch and join us online for SV2’s Annual Impact Investment Portfolio Review. This event will highlight the impact of our work from FY 2024-25 and provide updates on our current portfolio.

Each month, SV2 hosts two pitch meetings featuring early-stage, mission-driven social ventures raising seed funding. Through our immersive impact investing process, we bring together both seasoned and new investors to source, screen, select, and support entrepreneurs driving social impact.

In place of our September pitch meeting, we’re excited to showcase the traction and impact stories of our 31 current portfolio companies. We encourage you to bring a friend who’s curious about impact investing. We also warmly welcome SV2 Donor Partners who haven’t yet engaged with our impact investing work to join us.

For more information, please contact Suhani Mohan at smohan@sv2.org.

SAVE THE DATE!

Poverty in America Today: Why are so Many People Struggling Financially?

Thursday, 9/25 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Zoom

We are excited to launch our series Poverty in America Today. Whether you joined our May kick-off event or not, join us for this important conversation examining why so many Americans are struggling to make ends meet in the world’s richest nation. Explore the hidden costs, systemic barriers, and urgent realities of poverty in America today. Amy Everitt, SV2 Partner and the President of Golden State Opportunity, will be in conversation with other experts in the field. Plan to join us!

California Equity Journey (CEJ) 

Friday, September 26 - Monday, September 29, 2025 | In Person | Modesto & Salinas/Watsonville Area

The California Equity Journey (CEJ) is a four-day, immersive, experiential learning journey that will foster a deeper understanding of the impacts of inequity, poverty, and injustice on local communities. The trip will have a special focus on water, sustainable agriculture, and farmworker experiences. Those who take this learning journey will broaden their California lens, get to know amazing local leaders and resilient communities, and be inspired to shape a more just and equitable future for our beautiful and challenging state. Join us!

SV2 BOOK CLUB READING LIST

The Social Impact Book Club, led by SV2 Partner Paru Desai, is for Partners only and meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Join the Book Club on mySV2!

                  WELCOME NEW SV2 PARTNERS!

Kate Schuelke

Kate Schuelke has more than 35 years of experience representing technology companies both in-house and at international law firms. She is the former Chief Legal Officer at Seagate Technology, a multinational manufacturer of data storage solutions, where she was responsible for the company’s legal, government affairs, and security functions. Prior to joining Seagate, she was Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Altera Corporation, during which time she helped negotiate that company's purchase by Intel Corporation.

Kate began her career at an international law firm litigating intellectual property law, business, and securities class action cases. She also worked at a European law firm where she counseled clients on intellectual property protection, business formation questions, and market expansion and she was a Fulbright Scholar lecturer on U.S. intellectual property (IP) law in Poland. She currently serves on the board of directors of SiTime Corporation, a Nasdaq-listed semiconductor company.

Kate received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Buffalo and received her Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law. Kate enjoys spending time with her partner, Mark Anzalone, who will also be involved in SV2, her two sons who are in their first and third years of law school, and her four sisters. She is looking forward to giving back to the Silicon Valley community through involvement with SV2.

Mark Anzalone

Mark Anzalone is a marketing executive and transformation leader with more than two decades of experience scaling growth and building operational excellence across healthcare, pharma, financial services, and consumer verticals. A valuable partner to private equity and early public companies alike, he specializes in aligning marketing strategy with business goals to deliver measurable value — often leading enterprise-wide change and modernizing global marketing ecosystems in the process.

Mark has held senior leadership roles at Pfizer, Wyeth, Wells Fargo and multiple global agencies. He co-founded and served as Managing Partner at The OTO Group, a contract marketing organization supporting private equity-backed and multinational healthcare clients through re-commercialization licenses.He holds a BA in Advertising from the University of Oregon, and executive certifications from Notre Dame and the American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA) Institute for Advanced Advertising Studies.

Steve Mazer

Steve Mazer is an operations management executive who designs, implements, and manages the infrastructure and processes that support an organization's mission. With expertise across operational areas including HR, IT, real estate, procurement, and finance, Steve started his career in the private sector, then spent more than 20 years in public service, most recently as the Chief Administrative Officer of the State Bar of California, the nation's largest attorney licensing and regulatory agency. Now retired from government, Steve is seeking opportunities to continue serving the public good, both
professionally and in a volunteer capacity. He is a Vice President of his synagogue and a member of the San Francisco Jewish Community Federation's Jewish Pride Fund. He is excited to participate in SV2's unique approach to philanthropy and social impact.

Ayudando Latinos A Soñar | Food Pantry

Saturday, 8/9 | Multiple Shifts | In Person | ALAS Wellness Center (507 Purissima Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019)

Volunteer at the Food Pantry and serve our Coastside families. Tasks include arrange, pack, tidy, categorize, count product, dismantle boxes, and more. More information and sign up here.

Brightline Defense | "Our Community Our Air"

Brightline celebrates three years of air quality community organizing. Their article includes 250+ needs assessment interviews, surveys, public comments on San Francisco's most vulnerable residents’ voices regarding air quality. Read more here.

Redwood City | Annual Report 

Check Out Redwood City Together’s Annual Report that highlights the partnerships, programs, and impact made possible through community collaboration. Explore the inspiring stories, key accomplishments, and future goals that are shaping a more connected and inclusive Redwood City and North Fair Oaks. Read more here.

Rapid Response Network

The Rapid Response Network in Santa Clara County is a community defense project developed to protect immigrant families from deportation threats and to provide accompaniment support during and after a community member’s arrest or detention. Click here to learn more.

Tarjimly | Volunteer as a Community Translator

Become a Community Interpreter. Volunteer as a community translator and help eliminate language barriers for people accessing critical services—whenever and wherever you can.

More information and sign up here.

Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2) is a learning community of everyday givers committed to accelerating equity in the Bay Area through grantmaking and impact investing. For over 20 years, SV2 has been a trusted social innovation leader supporting locals to connect, learn, and practice giving in community alongside their peers.