Three newly elected directors have joined the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health’s board. They bring extensive experience in diverse fields—including education, financial technology, and marketing—and a strong dedication to community service.
“We are fortunate to have a deeply engaged board whose experience and insight move our mission forward,” says Cynthia Brandt, president and CEO of the Foundation. “At a pivotal moment for child and maternal health, we are honored to welcome three exceptional new members whose leadership, vision, and commitment to unlocking philanthropy will be vital to building a healthier future for all kids and families.”
Meet the newest board members:
Kimathi Marangu
Kimathi is an executive in the financial services industry, formerly with VISA, and a financial-technology entrepreneur who cofounded Cartera Commerce, which was acquired by Rakuten. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, he was an investment banker at J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley.
Beyond his career, Kimathi is active in civic and educational leadership. He serves on the Board of Trustees of Vassar College and is chairman of the Board of Trustees at San Mateo County Employees’ Retirement Association. He also is an Advisory Board member for Stanford Federal Credit Union and a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Previously, he held several other leadership roles, serving as president of the Stanford Graduate School of Business Alumni Association and as a board member of the American Red Cross Bay Area.
Kimathi holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Vassar College and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He and his wife, Andrea, reside in Burlingame and have three adult children.
Esha Sinha
Esha is a former elementary school teacher with a graduate degree in education from Santa Clara University.
Esha actively participates in local school, parent, and community organizations and has done so for many years. She contributes to fundraising and parent engagement efforts at Castilleja School, where she supports the Annual Giving campaign and previously served as a lead parent representative. She also volunteers on the Parent Advisory Committee for Peninsula Bridge, a nonprofit that supports students and families in achieving academic success. Previously, Esha served as president of the North School Parent Group and as a board member of the Associated Parents’ Groups of Hillsborough.
Stacia Wells
Stacia began her career in advertising before expanding to brand marketing and product development for companies and organizations such as Disney, Patagonia, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. For four years, she served as marketing and communications director at Environment Now, an environmental foundation, where she trained nonprofit leaders and their boards of directors in strategic planning and communication.
In addition to her professional work, Stacia is a board member of There With Care, a nonprofit that supports families during times of medical crisis, and a trustee of Crystal Springs Uplands School. She previously served on Stanford’s Archaeology Council for several years. Stacia and her husband, Kevin, have four children.
