Amy has spent her career in marketing with 20 years of experience at companies like Microsoft, HPE, Smartsheet and BambooHR. Her passion is in storytelling from the perspective of the customer and creating messaging that connects with audiences in a unique way.

As a Partner at Nava Benefits I help my clients implement meaningful employee benefits that align with strategic goals, address cost containment objectives, and are supportive of recruitment and retention efforts.

Nava exists to challenge the current employee benefits paradigm, by insourcing technology to support engagement, ensure data accuracy, and streamline the renewal process. By delivering tailored renewal strategies, year-round back-office support, and always-on modern member support, Nava manages every step of the employee benefits lifecycle.

As Chief Executive Officer of Abode Services, Vivian leads one of the Bay Area’s largest and most impactful organizations dedicated to ending homelessness. In her 18 years at Abode, she’s transformed the organization from a small nonprofit serving nearly 1,000 people annually to an industry leader providing sustainable housing solutions to over 17,000 individuals each year. Her commitment to excellence, evidence-based practices, and fostering authentic partnerships has driven Abode’s growth and expanded its reach across seven Bay Area counties. With a deep passion for ending homelessness, a strategic vision, and a profound understanding of the complex operations involved, Vivian is uniquely qualified to lead homelessness response efforts in the region.

Vivian is dedicated to ending homelessness through a commitment to data-driven strategies and robust evaluation. Her focus is on ensuring Abode adopts the most impactful approaches, maximizes public funding by leveraging private and philanthropic resources, and continually expands its efforts by piloting new and promising interventions, serving new communities, and beyond. Her success is deeply rooted in partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including local government officials, state and federal policymakers, community organizations, advocates, and individuals who’ve experienced homelessness. These collaborations ensure Abode’s programs truly reflect the varied perspectives, priorities, and needs of the communities they serve.

Vivian holds a Bachelor’s degree from University of California, Davis in Sociology, Comparative Studies and World Development and a Master’s degree from University of California, Berkeley in Social Welfare, Management and Planning.