Pamela Gray Payton, MSEL
San Diego, California, United States
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A passionate philanthropy leader who intentionally collaborates with nonprofit partners…
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Ok - thanks for everyone’s kudos and comments on my first post- we reposted:):):) please feel to comment again or share - once again so excited about…
Ok - thanks for everyone’s kudos and comments on my first post- we reposted:):):) please feel to comment again or share - once again so excited about…
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As someone who is committed to continued growth in academic leadership, I’m continually seeking opportunities to learn from those who have paved the…
As someone who is committed to continued growth in academic leadership, I’m continually seeking opportunities to learn from those who have paved the…
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We are grateful to everyone who joined the Prebys Coffeehouse pilot this week! This initiative, born from community feedback, is a space for…
We are grateful to everyone who joined the Prebys Coffeehouse pilot this week! This initiative, born from community feedback, is a space for…
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Experience
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Education
Volunteer Experience
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Chair, Leadership Council
Community Foundation Opportunity Network (CFON)
- Present 3 years 5 months
Economic Empowerment
CFON is a national leadership and action network of community foundations committed to narrowing the youth opportunity gap and was created in early 2016.
The Challenge
Wealth inequality and declining social mobility are the defining challenges of our day. Contrary to the American myths of opportunity and meritocracy, the chance of a young American doing better than her parents has declined by 40 percent since the 1960s. A growing body of evidence bears this out: if you are born poor…CFON is a national leadership and action network of community foundations committed to narrowing the youth opportunity gap and was created in early 2016.
The Challenge
Wealth inequality and declining social mobility are the defining challenges of our day. Contrary to the American myths of opportunity and meritocracy, the chance of a young American doing better than her parents has declined by 40 percent since the 1960s. A growing body of evidence bears this out: if you are born poor, statistically it is highly likely you will die poor. And if you are a child of color, your chances of pulling out of poverty are even lower. As Robert Putnam detailed in his groundbreaking book Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis, millions of kids are falling through the “opportunity gap.” Their wealthier peers have better outcomes because they have better opportunities. It’s an arms race, and poor kids are losing.
Morally, that is deeply problematic and reflected in indicators such as increasing suicide rates characterized as “death by despair” that are the tenth leading cause of death in our country. Economically, it is debilitating, reducing our Gross Domestic Product by trillions of dollars in the years to come.
If there is consensus on the problem, there is also remarkable agreement on the solutions. Papers by Putnam, Brookings Institution, the American Enterprise Institute and, most recently, the US Partnership for Mobility from Poverty, among others, provide clear blueprints to narrow the opportunity gap, increase mobility from poverty, and restore the promise of America. We know what to do.
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Member Board of Directors
Monarch School
- Present 3 years 2 months
Education
Monarch School Project nurtures resilience in unhoused youth and their families. We empower students to influence their own growth in the areas of academic success and social emotional learning. We reinforce the existing strength of families so that students can thrive in school and in life.
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Member, President's Advisory Council
Southwestern Community College District
- Present 2 years 8 months
Education
Projects
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University of San Diego Web Presence
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Working with his partners in CoLab: Interactive for .edu, Ken is the design team leader for most of the university’s major websites, including the School of Business Administration, the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, the School of Law, the School of Peace Studies, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the main university website. In addition, Ken develops ongoing content strategy and management, including art direction, program development, and video production. In 2012, CoLab…
Working with his partners in CoLab: Interactive for .edu, Ken is the design team leader for most of the university’s major websites, including the School of Business Administration, the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, the School of Law, the School of Peace Studies, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the main university website. In addition, Ken develops ongoing content strategy and management, including art direction, program development, and video production. In 2012, CoLab began the redesign of all USD School and College websites, which will culminate in the main website redesign in 2015.
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Honors & Awards
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2024 Girl Scouts San Diego Cool Woman
Girl Scouts San Diego and Imperial County
Named one of five 2024 Girl Scouts Cool Women.
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Annual Equal Opportunity Diversity Award
Urban League San Diego County
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Assembly District 79 Woman of the Year
State of California
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Top 50 Black Leaders of Influence
San Diego Business Journal
2023 and 2024 Recipient
Organizations
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RISE San Diego
Board Chair
-RISE San Diego's mission is: To elevate and advance urban leadership through dialogue-based civic engagement, dynamic nonprofit partnerships, and direct training and support to increase the capacity of urban residents to effect meaningful community change.
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Kim Center for Social Balance
Board President
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San Diego Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Chapter President
-Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is an organization of mothers dedicated to raising the next generation of African American leaders while enhancing the lives of all children. We work to accomplish our mission through diverse programs focused on leadership development, cultural exposure, community service, legislative advocacy and philanthropic giving.
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La Jolla Country Day School Board Member
Chair, Marketing and Communications Committee
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Maria and I are proud to announce that our daughter-in-love, Dr. Anny Reyes, PhD, has recently joined the esteemed Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center…
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Exciting news for San Diego and Baja California! 🌊 San Diego Foundation, in partnership with International Community Foundation, awarded $740K in…
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I'm thrilled to share that my incredible boss, Stephanie Cook, has been nominated for the Non-profit Rising Star Award by San Diego Magazine!…
I'm thrilled to share that my incredible boss, Stephanie Cook, has been nominated for the Non-profit Rising Star Award by San Diego Magazine!…
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It has been about one month since I have moved across the country to prepare for continuing my graduate education. I would like to thank all of my…
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Hey, fundraising professionals! 👋 Meet another speaker at this year’s San Diego Fundraising Conference. Today, we’re introducing Danny Kim, PhD…
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Have you heard?👂 Rise Up Industries, a Santee nonprofit and a San Diego Foundation COVID-19 Community Relief Fund grantee, has received a share of…
Have you heard?👂 Rise Up Industries, a Santee nonprofit and a San Diego Foundation COVID-19 Community Relief Fund grantee, has received a share of…
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