Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
Gavin Comstock is an experienced professional in volunteer program administration and fundraising, currently serving as the Volunteer Programs Administrator at Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority since January 2019. With a background as a self-employed charity auctioneer and fundraising strategist since March 2017, Gavin specializes in live auctions and donor engagement. Prior experience includes roles as Operations and Program Manager at Save The Waves Coalition, where strong relationships with supporters drove growth, and as Volunteer Coordinator at Project Wave of Optimism, focusing on community relationship development. Gavin also served as a Bilingual Program Coordinator at Ecology Action, managing educational content and volunteer training programs. Gavin holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Christopher Newport University, with prior education at The University of Alabama and Hampden-Sydney College.
Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
For 25 years, the Santa Valley Open Space Authority – in partnership with community members, nonprofits, and other agencies – has contributed to the quality of life in our community by efficiently protecting our land and water. The Authority’s legacy includes: • Safeguarding water resources • Preserving iconic landscapes and views, which help attract a highly qualified workforce to support our local economy and protect our high quality of life • Outdoor and science education opportunities for children and other local residents • Providing urban open space and outdoor recreational areas, improving public access to open lands and protecting natural wildlife and habitat • Preserving working lands and ranches, which limit urban sprawl and traffic, protect the Valley’s history, and provide locally-grown food for a healthy food supply and to boost the local economy • We’re proud that our “common sense” approach to urban growth, in partnership with all manner of civic leaders and organizations, has led to permanent protection of 20,000 acres of open space lands