ESC provides high quality, affordable coaching and consulting services for nonprofits throughout Southern California. Our team of executive-level consultants volunteer their knowledge and experience to support our nonprofit clients as they face their most pressing challenges – and impact the lives of those who depend on their services every day.
ESC’s consultants come from diverse backgrounds with senior management experience in business, nonprofit organizations, academia and government, and receive extensive training from ESC. They are passionate about what they do, providing a consistently high level of service and devoting the necessary time to each client’s needs in order to ensure lasting results.
ESC trains and supports our volunteers in a client-centered approach based on a coaching model that employs active listening, facilitation, patience and guidance — with a deep commitment to client confidentiality.
Our Vision
Our Mission
- Collaboration: Using a partnering approach for mutual development and enrichment
- Integrity: Putting service first, fulfilling commitments and earning trust
- Quality: Striving for excellence in all we do
- Relationships: Forging strong connections throughout our community
- Impact: Making a meaningful difference through dedicated service
- Resourcefulness: Creatively building on diverse experience and expertise, continuous learning and customized approaches
- Inclusion: Committed to racial equity and social justice
Our Team
President & CEO
David Factor has served as President and CEO of Executive Service Corps of Southern California (ESC) since August 2013. In this role, he is responsible for steering the overall vision and strategy for ESC, which includes establishing new initiatives in the greater nonprofit community, strengthening board and contributor relations, and providing strategic support to program staff and leadership. Prior to being appointed President of ESC, David served as Vice President, Consulting Services beginning in 2011.
Organizational Consulting
Julia Fischer joined the team in June 2017. As Vice President of Organizational Consulting, she is responsible for leading ESC’s consulting engagements in all our core services. Julia oversees all projects from planning through implementation and impact while deeply involved in managing client and consultant relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery.
LC Charity joined ESC in July 2022. As Senior Coordinator for Client Services, LC is responsible for supporting business development and strategic growth for ESC’s Client Services team, assisting and monitoring relationships with and between ESC clients and consultants, and creating and maintaining resources through Salesforce. LC hails from Washington, DC, where they spent seven […]
Jennifer joined ESC in February 2023. As Director of Nonprofit Consulting, Jennifer’s primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth execution of custom consulting and leadership coaching engagements. Jennifer has twenty years of non-profit management experience as an educator, program director and advocate. Most recently she served as the Executive Director of the Glendale Educational Foundation. […]
Programs & Training
Meghan joined the ESC staff in July 2015. She plays a key role in consultant onboarding and volunteer management, including ESC’s initiative around the strategic diversification of the consultant corps. She is also responsible for managing all logistics for ESC’s client training institutes, customized cohort leadership programs and consultant trainings.
Susan joined the ESC team in July 2017. She is responsible for executing and delivering high-caliber training and continuing education for our consulting corps, ensuring that our volunteer consultants are well-versed in nonprofit best practices and management tools. She also supports the Vice President of Programs and Training in the execution of ESC’s client training institutes and programs. Susan previously served as an ESC consultant.
Fund Development
Erin Tanenbaum joined ESC in October 2022. As Vice President of Operations, she oversees daily operations, fund development, and internal and external communications. Erin serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, helping to set policy and the strategic direction of the organization. Erin is a proud native Angeleno and graduate of the 2022 […]
Matt Wheeler joined ESC in January 2022. As Associate Director of Development & Communications, Matt is responsible for the execution of ESC’s fund development strategy and activities, as well as ESC’s external and internal communications and annual special events. Matt grew up in Boston and lived in Chicago and San Diego prior to moving to […]
Jane Wright joined ESC in January 2023. As Development and Communications Coordinator, Jane is responsible for administering the annual grants and gifts calendar. In this position she is also responsible for supporting ESC’s external and internal communications as well as ensuring the smooth running and success of annual special events. Jane is originally from San […]
Operations
Larry joined the ESC staff in July 2019. They are responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping of ESC’s finances, including processing accounts payable and receivable. They also provide support in maintaining accuracy and compliance with nonprofit accounting policies and audit best practices.
Michael joined ESC in November 2019 having worked as a Data Analyst, Database Administrator, and Database Consultant to nonprofit organizations. His responsibilities as ESC’s Salesforce and IT Administrator include acting as primary administrator for ESC’s customized Salesforce environment and helping all departmental teams in the integration of various technology tools to enhance ESC’s overall efficiency and effectiveness. His duties reflect his eight years of experience, prior to joining ESC, helping mission-based organizations meet their technology needs.
Teaa Bradley joined ESC in September 2021. As Executive Assistant, Teaa is responsible for assisting the CEO in calendar management, board support, task organization, and more. She works directly with the board, staff, consultants and others handling coordination and offering additional support. Teaa moved to Los Angeles at eleven years old, so she almost feels like an Angeleno native. Although she no […]
Partner
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Eric L. Moore – Vice Chair
Founder and Executive Director
Educate California
Abner D. Goldstine — Vice President for Finance and Treasurer
Senior Vice President and Director of Capital Research (retired)
The Capital Group Companies
Kate Ides – Secretary
Senior Litigation CounselDoorDash
William R. Barrett, Jr.
Chairman (retired)
Fiduciary Trust International of California
Danielle Benoit
Business Partner
Barrett Business Services, Inc (BBSI)
Ruth Bernstein
Assistant Professor of Nonprofit Management
Pepperdine University
William Flumenbaum
Senior Vice President and Investment Counselor (retired)
The Capital Group Companies
Will Ford
Senior Vice President and Private Wealth Advisor
The Capital Group Companies
Shani Fregia Harrold
Business Affairs Executive
Apple TV+
Michael J. Goldberg
Partner
Bain & Company, Inc.
Leslie Johnson
Executive Vice President
Skirball Cultural Center
Gregory T. Morrison
Managing Director
Payden & Rygel Investment Management
Lizbeth G. Nevarez
Managing Director, Non-Profit Services
GHJ
Norman Payson
President
NCP, Inc.
Robert Sainz
President and Executive Director
New Ways To Work
Daryl T. Twerdahl
Executive Director, Development
Meals on Wheels California
Scott J. Weiner
Managing Principal (retired)
Payden & Rygel Investment Management
EX OFFICIO
David Factor
President and CEO
Executive Service Corps of Southern California
Judy Milestone – Chair, ESC Consultants Advisory Council
Senior Vice President (retired)
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