Anissa Novak

Originally from Pennsylvania, Anissa Novak moved to Northern California over 25 years ago in search of sunnier skies. She has been in non-profit development for 20 years, currently as a Major Gifts Officer for Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, the largest PP affiliate. Anissa also serves on two other boards, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Monarch Services, is the vice chair of the City of Santa Cruz’s Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women and is an active member of Dominican Hospital’s Women of Wellness. She lives with her husband Joe and three Peace of Mind chihuahuas on the West Side of Santa Cruz.