Gavin Comstock

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.