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## Paul Traina
CEO and Founder, Shockwave
San Francisco, CA
Paul Traina is deeply committed to addressing the global climate crisis through innovative investments and philanthropic efforts. His focus is on improving food and water security for frontline communities facing the harsh realities of climate change. In addition to founding Shockwave, Paul serves on the board of the , is a partner at  (SV2), and a member of . He also mentors emerging social entrepreneurs through Santa Clara University’s  and consults with Stanford’s  (Stanford SEED).
A second-generation Internet pioneer, Paul played a pivotal role in shaping the
technology that powers our connected world. He developed key software and
systems that allowed the Internet to scale to what it is today, with a 30-year
background dedicated to creating technology that brings people together and
democratizes access to information.
Paul was instrumental in the rise of Juniper Networks, where he led critical
roles in both Engineering and Corporate Development. Before Juniper, he was a
leading engineer and software architect at Cisco Systems, joining in its early
days and helping build the foundation of the modern Internet.
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## Africa Sand Dam Foundation: Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives
December 12, 2024
At the Shockwave Foundation, we are always on the lookout for innovative and impactful organizations that are not just addressing the immediate needs of communities, but are creating lasting, resilient, and sustainable solutions.
A little over a year ago, we had the privilege of forming a partnership with the  (ASDF), based in Kenya.
After visiting three of their projects this past September, we can confidently say that we have found a partner whose work we truly admire and whose approach to community engagement is as innovative as the technology they employ.
## 2022 Year End: Focusing on the Long-Term
January 24, 2023
Most people view climate change as purely a source of disruption and loss. But we embrace a narrative that recognizes and honors these losses, even as we also understand that our communities, ecosystems, and economies are reorganizing and reassembling in complex ways that present new choices that many of us may not even be aware of.
## Transparency in Funding
April 16, 2021
We’re sharing our internal decision making tools in an effort to make our funding more efficient and just.
## 2020: A Year of Crises and Opportunities
January 15, 2021
The crises of 2020 are a dystopian vision of the future. Our best chance for hope is to leverage lessons from the pandemic, democracy, equity, and climate crises to create meaningful long-term positive change.
## COVID-19 update
April 2, 2020
An open letter from our CEO to our grantee and co-funding partners.
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## Jennifer Wegbreit, ScD MPH
Chief Operating Officer, Shockwave Foundation
For over two decades, Jennifer has been a trusted partner to visionaries, helping them build stronger, more impactful organizations. She has held leadership roles across both academic and nonprofit sectors, where she provided strategic guidance, research, and evaluation for institutions such as the University of California Global Health Group, the University of California Women’s Global Health Imperative, and the Asante Africa Foundation. Her work has also extended to advising numerous family philanthropies and social impact organizations.
Jennifer’s expertise lies in global health and development. She holds a Doctorate of Science in Human Ecology and Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health, a Master of Public Health in Environmental Health from the University of Michigan, and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of California, Berkeley.
## Galvanizing Action for Adaptation and Resilience
December 18, 2023
The Shockwave Foundation has joined a group of philanthropic leaders who
launched a collective [call to action on climate adaptation and
resilience.
**We need significant momentum to scale adaptation action as we accelerate climate
change mitigation work in parallel.**
## +1 Global Fund for Food Security Award Announcement
February 7, 2023
The very first cohort of Awardees was selected for support by the . Hailing from across 7 countries—Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda, all 14 Awardees are making significant strides in improving food access and resilience.
## 2021 Year End: Pieces Coming Together
March 8, 2022
We have matured and focused our role to elevate the work of our action partners, act as conveners, facilitate collaborations, and continue to make catalytic investment in organizations with the potential for outsized impact.
## WASH: Pandemic and climate resiliency together
May 28, 2020
We have awarded a substantial number of our grants to organizations that implement clean water access, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).