Raj-Ann Rekhi Gill joins the board to help lead conservation efforts at California’s first land trust

Raj-Ann Rehki Gill

Los Altos, Cailf. (July 17, 2025) – Sempervirens Fund, California’s first land trust, is proud to welcome Raj-Ann Rekhi Gill to its board of directors.

Raj-Ann Rekhi Gill is an Operating Partner at SVQ, a Silicon Valley-based angel investing syndicate, and brings decades of experience in nonprofit development and international affairs. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees at Syracuse University, her undergraduate alma mater, and holds a Master of Science in International Relations from the London School of Economics. Over the course of her career, she has worked with a range of organizations including The Asia Society and Museum, American India Foundation, and the San Jose Museum of Art. Gill also serves on the board of the India Community Center in Silicon Valley. A passionate advocate for arts, culture, and community, she is an avid hiker and lifelong lover of the outdoors.

“I’m thrilled to join Sempervirens Fund and contribute to its enduring mission of protecting the redwood forests—one of California’s most iconic and vital landscapes—for generations to come,” said Gill.

Sempervirens Fund is California’s first land trust and the only organization dedicated exclusively to protecting the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Founded in 1900 by a group of concerned citizens, the organization is celebrating 125 years of redwoods conservation in 2025. Its mission is to ensure coast redwood forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains thrive for generations to come. The organization also encourages public connection to and stewardship of California’s natural wonders.

“We’re delighted to welcome Raj-Ann to our board,” said Sara Barth, Executive Director of Sempervirens Fund. “Her global perspective, commitment to public service, and deep roots in the Bay Area will help advance our vision for resilient redwood forests and thriving communities.”