Kristen Birtwhistle, Author at Stocktonia News

A busy food bank facility with a delivery truck and active forklifts.

Mind what matters: Grateful for the nonprofit leaders reshaping Stockton’s future

by Kristen Birtwhistle Jan. 1, 2026, 10:57 a.m.May 6, 2026, 11:12 p.m.

While untold examples of strong, results oriented leaders can be found in each corner of our county, a few do stand-out.

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Mind What Matters: Catapulting nonprofits into the future

by Kristen Birtwhistle Sept. 26, 2025, 5:13 p.m.Sept. 26, 2025, 7:05 p.m.

People attending a presentation in a conference room with a slide titled "What's it Take to Deliver Your Mission?"

Mind What Matters: Report shows effect of a day without nonprofits in our communities

by Kristen Birtwhistle Sept. 1, 2025, 11:34 a.m.Sept. 3, 2025, 7:26 a.m.

Aerial view of downtown Stockton, California, showing the deep water channel, Banner Island Ballpark, and city buildings under a clear blue sky.

Mind What Matters: The ‘big, beautiful bill’ is not beautiful

by Kristen Birtwhistle June 21, 2025, 8:00 a.m.June 23, 2025, 6:14 a.m.

People attending a presentation in a conference room with a slide titled "What's it Take to Deliver Your Mission?"

Mind What Matters: To have a great board, you have to find the sweet spot

by Kristen Birtwhistle May 2, 2025, 6:00 a.m.May 6, 2026, 11:12 p.m.

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Mind What Matters: A good nonprofit board is like Ocean’s Eleven

by Kristen Birtwhistle March 16, 2025, 10:15 a.m.March 16, 2025, 10:23 a.m.

Mind What Matters: Bad boards can be a death sentence for nonprofits

by Kristen Birtwhistle Feb. 7, 2025, 6:00 a.m.May 6, 2026, 11:12 p.m.

An orchestra performing with a conductor leading from a platform.

Mind What Matters: Standing O’s and bravos for Stockton’s arts scene

by Kristen Birtwhistle Nov. 28, 2024, 6:00 a.m.May 6, 2026, 11:13 p.m.

Mind What Matters: The leaders who keep nonprofits running

by Kristen Birtwhistle Sept. 23, 2024, 10:37 a.m.May 6, 2026, 11:12 p.m.

Mind What Matters: Toni McNeil works to lay foundation to uplift others

by Kristen Birtwhistle Aug. 4, 2024, 9:45 a.m.May 6, 2026, 11:12 p.m.