RENÉE ESPINOZA is Director of Program Strategy at the Metta Fund, where she guides all aspects of grant making and programmatic investments, learning and evaluation efforts, and partnerships. With over 25 years’ experience leading and developing community-based nonprofits with an emphasis on strategic planning, program development, and volunteer engagement, Renée brings broad, strategic experience as well as a passion for community and social justice. She comes to Metta Fund from the San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocates (SFCASA), where she served as Executive Director for seven years.  Under her leadership, San Francisco CASA increased by 40% the total number of foster youth served, launched new programing, and built a strong base of support by tripling annual revenue. Prior to her tenure there, she served as the Interim Executive Director of the San Francisco Education Fund and Executive Director of SFPAL. Renée holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California at San Diego. She resides in San Francisco.