Lachardé W.

LaChardé W. currently serves as Business Support Services at the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation since June 2022, responsible for overseeing budget management and HR functions, including payroll and benefits administration. Previous roles include Fundraising and Operations Manager at the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation and various positions at Santa Clara University, where responsibilities spanned project management, corporate relations, and major gifts. LaChardé also gained experience as a Ticket Agent with the San Jose Sharks and worked as Operations Manager at Gateway Financial Advisors, Inc. Additionally, LaChardé's earlier roles include student services and brand promotion at San Jose State University and Barnes & Noble College. LaChardé holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from San José State University.