Janet+Shing

Program Officer - Community Initiatives Community Foundation for Monterey County, California (CFMC) 831.375.9712 x137 janet@cfmco.org Twitter: jshing Skype: janet.shing
 * Janet Shing**

Thanks to a grant from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I have had the great opportunity to learn and experiment with network mapping, network effectiveness, and network support since 2008. Four networks were mapped in the areas of adult literacy, environmental services, youth development, and all social services in the city of Greenfield, CA. I've worn multiple hats as funder, network student, network weaver, and network ambassador. Most recently, we just concluded a four-session introduction for network weavers. CFMC is excited that five individuals from Monterey County will participate in the Network Weaver Community of Practice. [] Live Network Experiments and Explorations: Transitioning from funder/hub from literacy and Greenfield networks; training and support to weavers; and network grantmaking.
 * Network Work and Work Passion**

My other responsibilities include coordinating the Literacy Campaign for Monterey County (a five-year, multi-million dollar, civic engagement initiative) reviewing CFMC's competitive grant proposals (arts, education, and environment), and managing a donor-advised fund around non-point source water pollution.

I volunteer as board chair for Ventana Wildlife Society whose mission is to conserve native wildlife and their habitats, [|www.ventanaws.org]. I started a monthly peer assist group for board chairs. I am a muscian, gardener, and foodie. The first half of my life concentrated on classical clarinet. More recently I spend my leisure time playing saxophone in a jazz big band.
 * Life Work and Passion**