Maria Vazquez Mata, Chief Operating Officer

January 12, 2023

The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley is delighted to announce our new Chief Operating Officer, Maria Vazquez Mata. As Chief Operating Officer, Maria works together with our senior leadership team and CEO to create organizational strategies to advance priorities and tackle challenges. She manages the Finance, Human Resources, IT, Operations, and Impact & Evaluation teams, and works closely with all departments and programs across the organization.

“The Law Foundation is excited to have Maria join us as COO,” said Alison Brunner, Law Foundation CEO. “Her comprehensive experience in community-centered legal services and deep-rooted commitment to social justice will strengthen the organization immensely”.

Maria is a legal services attorney who has worked at both Community Legal Services East Palo Alto (CLSEPA) and the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County. She served as the Deputy Director at CLSEPA for over four years where she managed the organization’s administrative operations, including HR, risk management, facilities, and IT. At CLSEPA, she led several organization-wide projects, including strategic plan implementation, equity and inclusion, and health and wellness. Most recently, Maria worked as the Equity, Access, and Inclusion Manager for the City of Sunnyvale.

“I am so happy to be joining the Law Foundation as Chief Operating Officer,” said Maria. “I am eager to add my experience to the incredible work already being done at the Law Foundation to build a more just and equitable Silicon Valley”.