STAFF

Nancy Walters is the Executive Director of the La Jolla Community Center, where she has served for 15 years — 14 of those as Executive Director. Under her leadership, the Center has experienced impressive growth in both programming and community impact, expanding membership by approximately 50% per year and significantly increasing revenue.

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Nancy has been instrumental in developing and implementing new programs, classes, concert series, and annual events that have become staples of the La Jolla community. Among these are the Fourth Friday Jazz Series and Opera Wednesdays, which she initiated in 2012 and continue to thrive today. She has also cultivated lasting partnerships with a range of community and professional organizations, resulting in increased membership, corporate support, and broader community interest in the Center.

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As a dedicated steward of the Center’s future, Nancy has overseen major renovations and capital improvements totaling more than $2 million. These improvements include the most recent transformation of the courtyard, which now features new sliding doors around the entire perimeter, new shade sails and umbrellas, and refinished furniture — creating an inviting, functional outdoor space for programs and gatherings.

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Nancy earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on management from San Diego State University, followed by a certificate in Fund Raising Management from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. Committed to volunteerism and philanthropy, she has given her time to causes such as the Kiwanis Club of La Jolla, La Jolla Art & Wine Festival, San Diego Opera, Diabetes Research Connection, and youth basketball coaching.

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A lifelong learner and supporter of the arts, Nancy enjoys visiting art museums, attending live music events, and spending time with friends and family. She is passionate about the La Jolla community — valuing its natural beauty as well as its spirit of generosity and intellect — and remains dedicated to creating a vibrant and welcoming center that enriches the lives of all who visit.