Nicholas Almeida Advisor, Philanthropy & Impact Investing San Francisco Bay Area Connect More actions Stanford University Stanford University See contact info See contact info See connections (378) 378 connections Experience Tides Director, Strategy & Analysis Company NameTides Dates EmployedFeb 2012 – May 2013 Employment Duration1 yr 4 mos Tides is a values-based, social change platform that provides financial and management services to philanthropic donors, impact investors, and social enterprises. FCS Group Project Manager / Business Development Lead Company NameFCS Group Dates EmployedFeb 2008 – Feb 2012 Employment Duration4 yrs 1 mo FCS Group is a consulting firm that provides public finance, management consulting, and financial (rates, charges, and fees) services to public sector clients inclusive of city and county governments, utilities, municipal corporations and ports, special purpose districts, and state agencies. Lodestar Management/Research, Inc. Senior Consultant, Social Impact Company NameLodestar Management/Research, Inc. Dates EmployedFeb 2006 – Feb 2008 Employment Duration2 yrs 1 mo LocationGreater Los Angeles Area Lodestar Management/Research, Inc. is a consulting firm specializing in applied social research, program evaluation, strategic planning, and management services for the public and social sectors. State of California, Bureau of State Audits Senior Auditor Evaluator Company NameState of California, Bureau of State Audits Dates EmployedAug 2002 – Feb 2006 Employment Duration3 yrs 7 mos LocationSacramento, California Area As the State of California's legislative independent external auditor, the California State Auditor's Office promotes the efficient and effective management of public funds through financial, performance, and compliance evaluations of government activities. Education Stanford University Stanford University Degree NameMaster of Arts (M.A.) Coursework in Sociology, Organizational Theory, and International Economies Stanford University Stanford University Degree NameBachelor of Arts (B.A.) Coursework in Public Policy, Economics, and Social Entrepreneurship