Speakers

Azha Simmons is a nonprofit professional with over a decade of experience in development, marketing, and community engagement. She is the Individual Giving Manager at Sunnyvale Community Services and serves on the boards of AFP Silicon Valley and the Western Association of Museums. A San Jose native, Azha holds an M.A. and M.B.A. in Museum Studies and Business Administration from John F. Kennedy University. Her work has been published in *Emerging Professionals Magazine* and *Theory & Practice*, and she has led panels on equity in the field. Azha is passionate about using fundraising to drive community-centered change.