Who We Are

Our mission is to advance strategic solutions to natural resource challenges and prepare the next generation by supporting environmental learning. We collaborate, innovate, and work respectfully in our community.

The Pisces Foundation
Believes
Builds
Learns
Explores
Engages
Commits
Creates

Values the natural world and believes environmental solutions and a conservation ethic strengthen communities, economies, and human well-being


Builds networks and convenes to advance collaboration, joint priorities, and scaled impact



Learns from others, tests hypotheses, and measures impact




Explores uncharted territory and is willing to be an early mover




Engages and forms partnerships with strong leaders




Commits enough time and resources to make a difference




Is rooted in California, and creates impact beyond it




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Our Team
Bob Fisher Trustee
Bob Fisher Trustee Bob Fisher is co-founder and trustee of the Pisces Foundation. He is involved in the Foundation’s strategic development and environmental programs, with a focus on water resources.
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Randi Fisher Trustee
Randi Fisher Trustee Randi Fisher is co-founder and trustee of the Pisces Foundation. She is a philanthropist and social entrepreneur focused on the nexus of the environment, health, and sustainability.
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David Beckman President
David Beckman President David is president of the Pisces Foundation and its founding staff member. He leads our efforts to support innovators working to ensure a clean and healthy environment.
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Carol Ting Chief Operating Officer
Carol Ting Chief Operating Officer Carol is chief operating officer of the Pisces Foundation. As COO, Carol is responsible for translating vision and strategy into effective operations and management.
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Anna Leff-Kich Executive Assistant to the President
Anna Leff-Kich Executive Assistant to the President Anna is the executive assistant to the president of the Pisces Foundation.
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Jason Morris Senior Program Officer
Environmental Education
Jason Morris Senior Program Officer
Environmental Education
 Jason is a senior program officer for Environmental Education at the Pisces Foundation, implementing strategies to advance environmental literacy nationally. 
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Fanta Kamakaté Senior Program Officer
Climate and Energy
Fanta Kamakaté Senior Program Officer
Climate and Energy
Fanta is a senior program officer for Climate and Energy at the Pisces Foundation, advancing solutions to ensure a safe and stable climate.
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José Aranda Program Associate
Water
José Aranda Program Associate
Water José is a program associate at the Pisces Foundation, focusing on the Water Program.
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Rachel Szczytko Program Associate
Environmental Education
Rachel Szczytko Program Associate
Environmental Education Rachel is a program associate at the Pisces Foundation, focusing on the Environmental Education Program.
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Gavriela Reiter Program Associate
Climate and Energy
Gavriela Reiter Program Associate
Climate and Energy Gavi is a program associate at the Pisces Foundation, focusing on the Climate and Energy Program.
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Lauren Witt Grants Manager
Lauren Witt Grants Manager Lauren is the grants manager at the Pisces Foundation. In this role, she leads our grantmaking operations, systems, data, and workflow to enhance the Foundation’s overall impact.
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Marissa Ochsner Operations Associate
Marissa Ochsner Operations Associate Marissa is an Operations Associate at the Pisces Foundation. She conducts human resource and accounting functions, and provides finance support to the Foundation.
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