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Candase Chambers (She/Her)

Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

Candase Chambers is the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at the Kapor Center, where she drives the organization’s integrated marketing, communications, and public relations strategy. She leads brand development, media relations, storytelling, and multi-channel campaigns, spanning digital, print, and press, to amplify the Kapor Center’s visibility, shape its public voice, and amplify impact.

An Oakland native, UC Berkeley graduate, and IDEAL Scholar alumna, Candase holds a master’s degree in multimedia communications and brings more than a decade of experience. She began her career in television and later joined the Kapor Center in 2018 as Digital Content Manager, where she helped transform the organization’s digital presence and storytelling.

Outside of work, Candase is a proud mom to her teenage son, Kyle. She’s also a fashion enthusiast and an active volunteer with local organizations addressing critical issues within Oakland communities.

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    Staff Accountant Kapor Center
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    Director of Technology Policy Kapor Center

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  • Emily Brooks

    Senior Accountant Kapor Center

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  • Michael Levine

    Senior Advisor Kapor Center