Community Corner The new executive director helped establish the foundation in 2012. REDWOOD CITY, CA — The Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation announced it appointed its first ever executive director Thursday.Pamela Estes, a founding board member and longtime board of directors chair, was named as the executive director of the foundation, which is a nonprofit that supports parks, recreation, arts and c...
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The new executive director helped establish the foundation in 2012.
REDWOOD CITY, CA — The Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation announced it appointed its first ever executive director Thursday.
Pamela Estes, a founding board member and longtime board of directors chair, was named as the executive director of the foundation, which is a nonprofit that supports parks, recreation, arts and cultural programs through fundraising, advocacy and community engagement.
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“I am honored and excited to take on this new role,” said Pamela Estes. “Having served as Board Chair, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of our parks and arts programs. I look forward to working closely with our City partners, Board members, donors, and volunteers to expand our reach and create even more meaningful experiences for the community.”
Estes previously worked in commercial litigation in Houston, Texas and in federal regulatory and legislative policy in Boston Massachusetts.
Estes moved to Redwood City in 2002 and has served on the Recycled Water Task Force, Retail Task Force and for the last six years worked in San Mateo County’s Human Trafficking Program as an advocacy coordinator and as a program coordinator.
In 2012, Estes helped establish the Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation and in 2015, she earned the Volunteer Citation Award from the California Parks and Recreation Society for her contributions to the community.
“Pamela has demonstrated exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication throughout her tenure as Board Chair,” said Derek Wolfgram, Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services interim director. “Her deep understanding of the Foundation’s mission and her expertise in organizational development make her the ideal person to lead the Foundation into this exciting new chapter.”
The foundation has raised $1.75 million since its founding, providing contributions such as the recent purchase of arcade and video games for the ParCade and mini-golf pop-up experience and half of the funding for the shade structure at Jardin de Niños Park.
The foundation has hosted events such as Pub in the Park and Oktoberfest and also manages Chalk Full of Fun, Family Campout and Magical Music in Motion and the Kindness Ambassadors at the Magical Bridge Playground.
Estes will continue to serve on the foundations board of directors.