Traunza Adams - Board Member

Traunza is the eldest daughter of Charles Adams, and joined the Foundation’s Board of Directors in March 2022.

Traunza is a board member and advisor to startups and early-stage companies. She has over 30 years experience building and leading global People teams, spanning five continents and various industries including enterprise software, ed tech, fin tech, health tech, and social services. She was most recently the Chief People Officer for H1, a pre-IPO health tech company. Prior to H1, Traunza led the People function for numerous early and mid stage companies, including OODA Health (now Cedar), Ginger (now Headspace Health), and AppDynamics. She also led the People function at the non-profit Seneca Family of Agencies for 6 years, as well as spending 5 years at Salesforce. In all her roles, Traunza focuses on creating an inclusive environment where people feel like they belong and can thrive.

Traunza holds a BA in French and Sociology from Stanford University. As a plant-based eater, she spends her Sunday afternoons making delicious vegan meals for her friends, family and pets.