An experienced entrepreneur who has spearheaded numerous successful ventures throughout his career, Chaz Berman serves as the CEO of Grower’s Secret, Inc., a firm that specializes in organic plant enhancement. Outside of his work, Chaz Berman is committed to community involvement and is a longtime supporter of the Lupus Foundation of Northern California (LFNC). The LFNC has been working for nearly four decades to help people affected by lupus throughout Northern California. Lupus affects people of all ages and backgrounds, and the LFNC has spearheaded numerous outreach and educational efforts to help both English and Spanish-speaking patients and families affected by the disease. One of the LFNC’s largest public awareness efforts each year is the Outrun Lupus 5k, which consists of nearly 1,000 participants and their supporters. The event has been going for the last 25 years and this year’s race is scheduled for June 8, 2019. Teams and individuals are both welcome to register for the race. To learn more, visit lfnc.org.
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Chaz Berman is a successful senior administrator and entrepreneur in greater San Francisco who has served as manager of Nutak Consulting since 2008, and as CEO of Grower’s Secret and board executive of Lojali since 2009. Outside of the professional environment, Chaz Berman is an avid hiker whose favorite regional trail is Steep Ravine Loop in Mt. Tamalpais State Park. Accessible from the Pantoll Campground parking area off of Panoramic Highway in Mill Valley, California, the Steep Ravine Loop is a moderately difficult trail that covers just over 4.5 miles and gains approximately 1,100 feet in elevation from the trailhead. Because this trail forms a loop, hikers can travel in either direction. This means that they can choose to position its steepest incline at either the beginning or the end of the hike. Key features of this popular trail include lush forest ravines with tall redwoods, panoramic views of the ocean and coast, and a deep canyon full of pooling and cascading water. A successful serial entrepreneur in San Francisco, Chaz Berman has founded and led eight companies over a career that has spanned more than 30 years. Also a dedicated philanthropist, Chaz Berman supports nonprofit organizations such as the Lupus Foundation of Northern California (LFNC). Originally called the Bay Area Lupus Foundation when it was created 40 years ago, LFNC has grown into a leading advocate for the lupus community in the state. In addition to providing education and funding research about lupus, LFNC offers guidance in both English and Spanish for lupus patients and their families. The organization also coordinates support initiatives such as the Lupus Buddy Program. Aimed at developing a nurturing and supportive environment for individuals with lupus, the Lupus Buddy Program pairs individuals who have recently been diagnosed with the disease with experienced patients. The program offers an alternative for individuals with lupus who prefer one-on-one relationships rather than larger support groups, as well as helps those who do not have access to larger support networks in their communities. Though LFNC coordinates the program by matching buddies and facilitating initial meetings, the direction of the buddy relationship is largely left up to the participants. However, LFNC asks that all participants follow the principles of maintaining clear communication, observing confidentiality, and striving for compatibility. To learn more about the LFNC Lupus Buddy Program, please visit www.lfnc.org/find-your-lupus-buddy.html. Chaz Berman is a longtime Silicon Valley entrepreneur who contributes to several health-focused nonprofit organizations, including the American Cancer Society and United Cerebral Palsy. Chaz Berman also supports the Lupus Foundation of Northern California. The organization has a mission of raising money for research and awareness efforts surrounding the connective-tissue autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
SLE occurs when the immune system, which operates in the lymph and blood systems, becomes imbalanced and begins attacking the body’s own tissue, rather than the invading bacteria and viruses it is supposed to fight. A chronic disease that is difficult to pinpoint, SLE can often reappear and is typically treated through a course of suppressive medicines. The Lupus Foundation strongly supports efforts to create an honest and supportive dialogue between patients and doctors. This follows a Roper Study that revealed that patients often minimize lupus symptoms in ways that make it difficult for physicians to effectively treat the disease. The Lupus Foundation of Northern California sponsors an annual San Francisco America's Walk to End Lupus Now fundraiser. |
Serial entrepreneur Chaz Berman has founded and driven numerous projects over three decades, generating millions of dollars in capital funding.
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