Elizabeth Wilberg Fitzsimons

Elizabeth Wilberg Fitzsimons

San Diego, California, United States
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Nonprofit Leadership | Board Development | Strategic Partnerships | Leadership…

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Experience

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    Episcopal Community Services

    San Diego, California, United States

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    Greater San Diego Area

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    San Diego County, California, United States

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    Palm Springs

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    Gannett News Service, Arlington, VA

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Education

Volunteer Experience

  • Amigos de las Americas Graphic

    Public Health Volunteer

    Amigos de las Americas

    - 2 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    Rabies eradication project, in partnership with local public health leaders, in Andean villages of Ecuador.

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    Member Board of Directors

    San Diego Food Bank

    - 4 years

    Poverty Alleviation

    The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank chapter comprise the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County. Last year, the Food Bank distributed 28 million pounds of food, and the Food Bank serves, on average, 350,000 people per month in San Diego County.

    Through our North County Food Bank chapter and by partnering with nearly 500 nonprofit partners with feeding programs, the Food Bank provides nutritious food to individuals and families in need…

    The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank chapter comprise the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County. Last year, the Food Bank distributed 28 million pounds of food, and the Food Bank serves, on average, 350,000 people per month in San Diego County.

    Through our North County Food Bank chapter and by partnering with nearly 500 nonprofit partners with feeding programs, the Food Bank provides nutritious food to individuals and families in need in communities throughout San Diego County.

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    Commissioner, Board of Library Commisioners

    City of San Diego

    - 5 years 3 months

    Education

    The Board is responsible for considering all policy matters regarding the development and operation of the City's Library system and serves in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council. Each member serves until reappointment or until a successor is appointed.

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    Member, Governance Committee

    San Diego Public Library Foundation

    - 1 year 8 months

    Education

    The Library Foundation strengthens communities by supporting excellence in the San Diego Public Library system through philanthropy, advocacy and outreach.

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    Member Board of Governors

    University Club Atop Symphony Towers

    - Present 4 years 10 months

    Arts and Culture

Projects

  • Leading in a New Reality

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    A LEAD San Diego webinar series in partnership with JONES Inclusive and livestreamed by ABC 10News to inform and mobilize leaders dealing with the ever-changing challenges of leading teams and families during the pandemic. The webinars attracted thousands of viewers and explored systemic racism, police reform, the education gap, mental health, and the impact of the pandemic on women in the workforce. A few samples are included below, with more available on LEAD San Diego's YouTube channel.

  • All Our Talent: Women on Boards & Commissions

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    A San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce initiative to understand, track, and address the gender gap on corporate, nonprofit, and government boards and commissions.

Honors & Awards

  • CEO of the Year, Rising Star

    San Diego Business Journal

  • Kaleidoscope Award for Good Governance

    University of San Diego Nonprofit Institute

  • Finalist, CEO of The Year

    San Diego Business Journal

  • Finalist, Business Women of The Year

    San Diego Business Journal

  • LEAD San Diego IMPACT Class of 2013

    LEAD San Diego

  • First and Second Place, Feature Writing

    San Diego Press Club

Organizations

  • Rotary Club 33

    Member

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  • CalNonprofits

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  • Association of Leadership Programs

    Member

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  • University of Wisconsin Alumni Association

    Member

    - Present

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