As Chief Finance Officer, Jane oversees finance and accounting, information technology, and operations for First Place for Youth. Jane is originally from the UK but has lived and worked in the Bay Area for the last 20 years. Prior to joining First Place for Youth, Jane was the Chief Financial and Operations officer for Pivotal, another non-profit supporting education and employment outcomes for foster youth in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Prior to Pivotal, Jane spent most of her career in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry including many years at Genentech.
Jane is a UK chartered accountant and has a BSc in International Business and French.