About Us

LEARN MORE ABOUT VILLAGR

Mission

Empowering creativity in underfunded elementary schools by providing essential art supplies through community philanthropy.

Vision

A future where every child, regardless of economic background, has access to quality education and opportunities for creative expression.

Values

Transparency

We commit to complete openness in how we use donations. By clearly attributing each dollar and resource directly to the classrooms and students we support, Villagr ensures donors see exactly how they’re making a difference.

Impact

We prioritize meaningful support by partnering directly with teachers and schools, ensuring every art supply box contains exactly what students need to thrive creatively.

Simplicity

We strive to make supporting education effortless. By directly engaging with teachers and administrators, Villagr simplifies the donation process—letting schools focus on teaching and students on learning.

BOARD MEMBERS

Villagr is comprised of business professionals and teachers who have genuine care for equitable education. All of the members volunteer their time, and take no salary or income from funds donated to the organization. Any money received goes directly to the schools.

Abhinav
Wadhwa

External Reporting & Technical Accounting
Adobe

  • Finance professional with over 5 years of experience in external reporting and technical accounting
  • Previously worked in PwC’s Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory practice
  • BBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School
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Anoop
Narang

Head of Digital Workplace and Solutions
Rivian

  • Technology evangelist with 20+ years of experience in information systems, architecture, engineering, digital solutions and business strategy
  • Multi-domain industry knowledge (Service providers, Financial, Technology, HR consulting, and Automotive)

Anthony
Vu

Director of Operations
Oklo
  • Experience with 5 different startups in operations and customer success
  • Alumni of YC Startup School and Techstars
  • ~10 years with Cisco Systems
  • MBA from Santa Clara University

Brittney
Dang

Finance and Operations
Centek Machining

  • ~ 13 years of public accounting experience, including ~3 years as one of the West Region Audit Quality Directors at BDO USA, P.C.
  • Adjunct faculty for the accounting department at Santa Clara University
  • Parent to a preschooler and a toddler, thus passionate about equity, education, and STEAM learning
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Jim
McGuire

Strategy, Marketing & Communications
Uplifting Strategies

  • Award-winning consultant for nonprofits / outreach campaigns
  • Founder of the “Uplift Your Work” MarComm seminars
  • 12+ Years of Entrepreneurship and championing clients
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Justin
Fang

J.D. Candidate
UCLA School of Law

  • B.S. in Business Psychology from UC San Diego, minors in Political Science and Sociology
  • 8+ years diverse tutoring; former Team Leader at Title I elementary school for City Year Bay Area
  • Passionate about educational equity

Lisa
Leong

Sr. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager
Chevron

  • Most Innovative AAPI Rising Star – Asia Society
  • MS Organizational Leadership & Learning (Pepperdine)
  • “My mission is to enable people to learn and work better, especially those who face headwinds.”

Marina
Alvarez

Undergraduate Student
UC Berkeley

  • 2 years of Nonprofit Expanded Education Experience
  • Associate’s Degree in Communication Studies
  • Member of Habitat for Humanity

Morgan
Yen

Legal Advocate
Asian Americans Advancing Justice

  • Background in local AANHPI nonprofits and law
  • Passionate about educational equity and connecting communities
  • “I hope to serve communities like mine and ensure every child has access to creative tools.”

Neeraj
Mallampet

Senior Product Manager
Keeper Security

  • 7+ years in leading product innovation efforts for multiple organizations to address real-world needs
  • Driven to create positive, lasting change within communities

VOLUNTEERS

Thank you to all of our volunteers. Every day, you change the odds for children. Villagr is continuously seeking more passionate people who are prepared to offer their time to help us achieve our mission.

Bianca
Ngo

Assoc. Dir. Program Management
Razorfish

Bria
Hartfield

Strategy, Marketing & Communication Specialist

Linda
Esquivel

Associate Director
Stanford School of Business

Saheed
Mohamed

Teacher
Santa Clara High School