Former Food Bank CEO Kathryn G. Jackson Joins Board of Trustees Posted on March 22, 2022January 27, 2025 by menlocollege Menlo College is proud to announce that Kathryn G. “Kathy” Jackson, former CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank, has joined its Board of Trustees. “I am so excited to be a part of the Menlo College community and to get involved with the students of Menlo College. As a diverse, non-profit, business-focused college with a proven formula for ROI, I think Menlo is uniquely positioned to help students achieve their aims and go on to great success,” said Jackson. “My interest in joining the Menlo community has come from my career journey of leading organizations on a mission of delivering social good, as well as my deep experience in the business world.” “Menlo’s diverse, driven students go on to be the business leaders of Silicon Valley and beyond, and Kathy’s involvement will ensure that the college is well-positioned to reach and support even more students desiring a life-trajectory changing college education,” said Menlo College President Steven Weiner. “Her expertise is sure to yield tangible, impactful results for our students and their families, the Bay Area, and the globe.” Jumping In with Students Though her tenure on the Board begins in October 2022, Jackson is already set to participate in one of Menlo’s signature events, Career Connect Day, taking place on April 5, 2022. Organized by the student-led WILD (Women in Leadership Development) club with the Alumni Office, she will join alumnae Brenda Flores-Reyes ‘20, Victoria Schultz ’14, and fellow Trustee Fran Schulz ‘85 on a panel discussion about women’s resilience. As the College celebrates 50 years since female students were admitted to the college, the panel will inspire current students to overcome challenges and dream big. About Kathy Jackson Jackson, an Atherton-resident, has extensive corporate and nonprofit career experience. She currently serves as Board Chair of Cilker Orchards Management Corporation. Most recently she served as a Director for CAI International, Inc. (NYSE: CAI) and was a co-founder of Magnify Community, a philanthropy innovation lab focused on prioritizing increased giving to Silicon Valley nonprofits. Jackson previously served as CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank, a $130 million organization that, during her tenure, provided more than one million meals per week to Silicon Valley residents. She also served on the Board of Feeding America, the nation’s second largest charity. Prior to joining Second Harvest, Jackson served as Board President of the Foundation for the Future at public Menlo-Atherton High School; she is delighted to have found M-A alums enrolled at Menlo College. Read more: Applying to Menlo CollegeMenlo College Student Internship Program Participants Impress Business LeadersMenlo College’s Annual Career Connect Day Set for In-Person Return on April 5, 2022 About Menlo College Menlo College was established in 1927. It is a small, private, non-profit, four-year, accredited, residential college located in Atherton, California. Menlo College’s location in Silicon Valley, one of the world’s most entrepreneurial and innovative geographical areas, has enabled the college to create a valuable market niche for its students locally — as well as globally. Menlo College cultivates in its students the skills, integrity, and passion to make meaningful contributions in an innovation economy.
