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PSV NorCal
Welcome to the emerging chapter of PSV NorCal!
We are excited to build awareness and energy around this movement -- increased socialization is vital to healthy human development and paramount to helping families feel seen, valued, supported, and connected through the private school journey. PSV is proud to blaze a trail in uniting us across private schools so that all children thrive!
Thank you to the following
PSV NorCal Founding School Champions!
PSV NorCal Family Picnic
September 2024
PSV NorCal Family Picnic
June 2024
Upcoming NorCal Events
- Dec 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PSTLink Shared Prior to EventAttending private school can be accompanied by race-related stress, which can impact a student’s ability to succeed. This workshop will provide students with information on the types of issues they might face, how to cope, and provide best practices for seeking assistance and available resources.
- Dec 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PSTLink Shared Prior to EventAttending private school can be accompanied by race-related stress, which can impact a student’s ability to succeed. This workshop will provide students with information on the types of issues they might face, how to cope, and provide best practices for seeking assistance and available resources.
NorCal Chapter Leadership Group
Thank you to these local leaders who have agreed to continue to build awareness and events to support creating PSV NorCal!
Nichole Leon
Nichole Leon is a mother, educator and lover of dance and music! She is a San Francisco native and currently the Director of Admissions at La Scuola International School. Her daughter is a soon-to-be graduate of The Hamlin School and will be heading to Branson for High School. Nichole is passionate about ensuring Black and Brown families are aware of Independent school education and have access to these spaces that were not created with us in mind.
Yancie Davis
Yancie Davis is an East Oakland native who currently serves as a college counselor but is transitioning into the role of Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at the Bentley School in Lafayette, CA. He also serves as a board member for the East Oakland Youth Development Center. He holds a Bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley and a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
Roxy Nielsen
Roxy Nielsen was born (and transracially adopted) in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bay Area. Roxy has worked in education for over a decade at Episcopal Day School in San Mateo. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Admissions, her passion for working with children and families stems from personal experiences with teaching, mentoring, tutoring, coaching, counseling, and research. Roxy loves directly engaging with our community and is excited to be a part of the PSV NorCal team!
Debbie E. Lumpkin
Debbie E. Lumpkin is the Chief People Culture and Inclusion Officer at Crystal Springs Uplands School. In this role, she oversees Human Resources and leads initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion for the adult community. A proud alumna of the University of California, Berkeley, Debbie has deep roots in the Bay Area. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her beloved Bouvier des Flandres, Mr. Shelby.
Rebecca Williams
Rebecca Williams attributes being raised in New Orleans as the most defining element of her life. From her hometown she learned to celebrate life, embrace diversity, and cherish friends and family. Rebecca has taught grades 4-7 for more than 20 years and served in a variety of leadership roles. Currently she teaches grade 7 Expository Writing and serves as a middle school class dean at The Harker School. In her free time Rebecca enjoys socializing with friends and family and riding her Peloton bike, but her greatest joys are her three beautiful children, all of whom attend or have attended Harker.
