Helene N. Sims

Helene N. Sims is an experienced events and outreach professional currently serving as the Director of Events and Outreach at Memorial Park Conservancy since September 2024. Previously, Sims held the position of Associate Director of Special Events at the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, where responsibilities included overseeing donor cultivation and fundraising event strategies. Prior experience includes roles as Associate Director of Events at San Francisco General Hospital Foundation, where revenue increased for the 2022 virtual Hearts in SF event, and Manager roles at Project Open Hand, St. Anthony Foundation, and Youth Service America, focusing on corporate relations, community engagement, and logistical coordination for various events. Sims holds a Bachelor of Arts in African and African American Studies from the University of Virginia.