About Us
Our Commitment
OUR PURPOSE
Creating an inclusive, equitable, and dynamic future for all San Diegans.
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IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THIS VISION
We advance excellence and shared opportunity through investments in
groundbreaking institutions, ideas, and people.
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SO THAT IN SAN DIEGO
More people are financially secure, healthy, and empowered.
Communities are more uplifting and connected.
The institutions and systems that serve us offer equitable access to opportunity.
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WE WILL INVEST IN
Visual and performing arts, medical research, healthcare, and youth success.
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AND PAY ATTENTION TO
The impact of our work on climate, our character as a border region, and
advancing a shared vision for our community.
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Our History
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From Indiana, Conrad Prebys moved to California with $500 in his pocket and an entrepreneurial mindset. Over the following decades, he built a real estate company as one of the largest private owners of residential multi-family properties in San Diego County.
During his later years, Conrad became dedicated to the community through charities, donating over $350M to organizations devoted to healthcare, medical research, visual & performing arts, higher education, youth development, animal conservation, and more.
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To ensure his vision extended beyond his life, Conrad created The Conrad Prebys Foundation to perpetuate his commitment to philanthropic endeavors in San Diego.
Our Team
Grant Oliphant
Chief Executive Officer
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Veronica Blea
Program Officer
Nancy Nguyen
Office Administrator
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Emily Young, Ph.D.
Vice President of Programs
Edgar Ontiveros Medina
Digital Strategist & Multimedia Designer
Gil Alvarado
Chief Financial Officer
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Nidia Castañeda
Sr. Executive Administrator
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Crystal Page
Director of Communications
Tess Karesky
Communications Coordinator
Julie Dubick, J.D.
Chief of Staff & Strategic Partnership Advisor
Brenda Lugo
Executive Administrator
Nikki Phair
Director of Operations
Tiffany Thompson
Executive Administrator
Victor Alcalá
Grants Administrator
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Alexandra Kritchevsky
Program Officer
Chris Sichel
Vice President of Programs
Novien Yarber, Ph.D.
Senior Learning Officer
Our Board
The Conrad Prebys Foundation has a dedicated Board, each director bringing a unique and insightful perspective to the mission of The Foundation as it defines its role in the community, preserving the nature of Conrad's philanthropic intent for charitable impact. You can read more about our board here.
Financial Statements
The Conrad Prebys Foundation is guided by transparency, accountability, partnership, and humility.