Second Chance
Maureen Polimadei has a diverse and extensive work experience in the non-profit sector. Maureen is currently the Director of Individual Giving at Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, where they started in December 2021. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Development & Communications at Second Chance starting in January 2021. Maureen also worked as a Social Media Consultant at San Diego Dance Theater from July 2019 to January 2021.
In their earlier roles, Maureen worked at San Diego Second-Chance as the Donor & Volunteer Engagement Manager from March 2019 to January 2021, and as the Senior Development Associate/Donor Relations & Communications from June 2012 to March 2019. Maureen was also the Director of Corporate Partnerships at Volunteer San Diego from February 2011 to August 2012.
Other notable experiences include working as the Temporary Employment Case Manager at ResCare from 2011 to 2012, serving as a Board Member at SuperFood Drive from 2009 to 2012, and working as the Anti-Hunger Network Manager at San Diego Hunger Coalition from March 2010 to July 2011.
Maureen's career in the non-profit sector began at San Diego Food Bank, where they served as the Director of Community & Volunteer Resources from 2003 to 2009. Maureen also held the same position on an unspecified timeframe within that period.
Overall, Maureen Polimadei has demonstrated their dedication to working for social causes through their various roles in fundraising, communications, volunteer coordination, and community engagement.
Maureen Polimadei completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communications from the University of San Diego, where they studied from 1983 to 1987.
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Second Chance
Second Chance is a San Diego nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people change their lives. Second Chance helps men, women and youth move from poverty to self-sufficiency by providing job readiness training, job placement assistance, case management, mental health services, financial literacy and affordable housing. We help break the cycle of drugs, homelessness, and incarceration. Our Mission: To disrupt the cycles of incarceration and poverty by helping people find their way to self-sufficiency. Second Chance carries out its mission by providing workforce readiness training and job placement programs to youth and adults. Second Chance also delivers wrap-around services including transitional housing, behavioral health treatment and financial literacy to help our participants reach self-sufficiency. Our Vision: Second Chance is the most effective solution for reducing recidivism, unemployment and homelessness; empowering our participants to make sustainable personal changes that positively impact society. Our Values: Second Chance CARES Clients First: All programming begins from a position of respect for our clients’ needs. Always Authentic: Our work is driven by knowledge of and empathy for our clients’ experiences. Research Matters: We are committed to leveraging current research, evidence-based practices and assessing outcomes. Employment is Key: Through improved self-esteem and personal responsibility, our clients gain employment and become positive contributors to society. Systematic Approach: We conduct an integrated and systematic approach to fulfilling our mission.