Humboldt Area Foundation
Savannah Sonia currently serves as the Coordinator for Grants & Scholarships at Humboldt Area Foundation since September 2022. Prior to this role, Savannah worked as an AmeriCorps STEM Student Success Advocate at Humboldt State University, focusing on programming to support third-year STEM students. Additionally, Savannah contributed as a writer and editor for the Redwood Roots Digital Magazine and completed an editorial internship at Lucky Jefferson, where fact-checking and copy editing were primary responsibilities. Early experience includes a position as a Phone Jacks Caller at Humboldt State University, advocating for alumni support. Savannah holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Writing Practices from Humboldt State University.
Humboldt Area Foundation
Humboldt Area Foundation is the community foundation of and for the citizens of the Redwood, Trinity and Wild Rivers Region. Humboldt Area Foundation was founded on May 3, 1972 by Vera Perrott Vietor. Since 1972, Vera's vision has been echoed by literally thousands of neighbors committed to building a better community. Through the generosity of the community, Vera's original $2.4 million has grown to more than $78 million and has resulted in nearly $60 million in grants and scholarships to local charitable organizations and students throughout our community.