New posting
Silicon Valley attorney Erin McDermit was recently appointed chief people officer and chief legal officer for Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST). In this dual role, McDermit will oversee POST’s human resources and legal functions.
Raised in Palo Alto and Menlo Park, McDermit has held leadership roles at law firms including M&H LLP and Shuman Snyder LLP. She also has extensive experience in training, public speaking and policy development.
“Erin has a rare combination of deep legal knowledge, people leadership experience and a personal commitment to our mission,” said POST President Gordon Clark in a release.
McDermit has worked for POST for many years as external counsel and said, “It is an area of my work that I am tremendously proud of.”
“It’s thrilling to be part of the POST staff now, and I look forward to contributing directly to POST’s people, mission and future in a meaningful way.”
Midpen grants
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is has $300,000 in funding available through its 2025 Grantmaking Program. Public agencies, nonprofits and educational institutions are invited to submit pre-proposals for projects that further scientific understanding of the natural world, build capacity in the conservation field or support nature-focused access, interpretation and/or education for the public. There are two award tiers: Tier 1 is for projects up to $30,000 and Tier 2 will fund projects between $30,001 and $60,000.
“With $300,000 available this cycle, we’re especially eager to hear from new grant applicants as well as from organizations serving under-resourced communities,” Midpen General Manager Ana Ruiz said in a release.
Pre-proposals are due Oct. 31. Visit openspace.org/grants for more information and to download the request for proposals. Contact the grants program team at grants@openspace.org with any questions.
