Diversity & Inclusion Forum

Sarah Salk is a Senior Vice Present, Chief of Staff and D&I Officer leading the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of San Francisco. She joined the Bank in 2015, and currently is responsible for the oversight and implementation of the Bank’s diversity and inclusions programs across workforce, supplier, financial transactions and employee engagement groups.

Heather Ames is the Director of Human Resources, Senior Vice President and Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Montecito Bank & Trust, a community Bank on the Central Coast of California. She has over 17 years of extensive HR experience in the medical and financial services industries. She serves on the Bank’s senior leadership team supporting the Board of Directors and Executive Committee in meeting the Strategic Objectives of the organization. She also manages the Organizational Learning Department and leads the talent and leadership development at the Bank. 

Michele Andujo Gil is the Managing Partner of Chrisman & Company, a Los Angeles based retained executive search firm focused on servicing the financial services industry. The firm conducts searches for C-level executives, senior management and Board of Directors. She has more than 20 years of executive recruiting experience with a particular focus on board of director, retail/consumer banking, private banking/wealth management, human resources, and marketing searches.

In her 18-year career, Mrs. Martinich has gained extensive knowledge and experience in performing complex financial modeling such as asset liability management, funds transfer pricing, and profitability and risk management. Mrs. Martinich was a member of the organizing management team for American Riviera Bank and has served as the CFO since the Bank’s inception in 2006. As of June 1, 2018, Mrs. Martinich serves as the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer.

As Chief Human Resources, Administrative and OMWI Officer, Nancy Betz oversees the bank’s human resources function, diversity and inclusion initiatives, change management, employee communications, community relations, business resiliency and facilities.