Pamela Gray Payton

As Chief Impact and Partnerships Officer, Vice President of Community Impact, Pamela oversees The Foundation’s Community Impact programs, leading the organization’s strategic initiatives that advance the quality of life for San Diegans. She plays a critical role in developing cross-sector partnerships and implementing future strategic plans for The San Diego Foundation.

Pamela previously served as the Assistant Vice President, Community, State, and Local Government Relations; as well as Assistant Vice President of University Communications at the University of San Diego. In both roles, she worked closely with university leadership, campus and community partners, local and state government, and statewide and national higher education associations developing and implementing strategies that advanced the mission of the University of San Diego while addressing humanity’s most urgent challenges.

Pamela has served as Board President for RISE San Diego and the Kim Center for Social Balance and has also volunteered as a board member for La Jolla Country Day School; the San Diego Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; and Girl Scouts San Diego.