Pacifica Stories

Pacifica is excited to welcome Bethany Mudd as our new Director of Finance. Though she has only been on campus for a few weeks, Bethany already brings a thoughtful, mission-minded approach to her work and a deep appreciation for the community she is joining.

Bethany comes to Pacifica with more than a decade of experience in nonprofit financial management, with a background spanning accounting, financial reporting, and financial planning and analysis. She spent much of her career at the RAND Corporation and also worked with World Vision International. Along the way, she has served smaller nonprofits in volunteer leadership roles including CFO, board member, and financial literacy instructor.

For Bethany, finance is most meaningful when it supports a greater mission. “The world often wants the story to be about profit,” she shared, “but I’ve found joy in working with organizations whose leaders value the numbers only as far as they help them achieve their mission.” 

Her faith has deeply shaped the way she approaches her career, guiding her to seek opportunities where her gifts can support wise decision-making and faithful stewardship.

Some of Bethany’s most formative experiences came during college, when she studied abroad in Buenos Aires and Costa Rica. Through studying Spanish and political science, she not only grew in language fluency, but also gained a broader perspective through immersion in different cultures and communities.

Though her parents are originally from Santa Barbara, Bethany was raised in Colorado, where she developed a love for the mountains and met her husband, Steven. The two later moved to Los Angeles for career opportunities and have now lived on the Westside for nearly 18 years. Together, they are raising three adventurous and athletic sons, and much of family life revolves around sports, movie nights, board games, and spending time outdoors.

At Pacifica, Bethany is grateful to join a community centered on growth, learning, and purpose. While her role may keep her mostly behind the scenes, she hopes to be a resource for students interested in business, finance, or the nonprofit world, and she especially enjoys helping others better understand financial concepts.

Outside of work, Bethany enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her family, often cheering from the sidelines at a baseball or soccer tournament.

We are grateful for the wisdom, care, and steady leadership Bethany brings to Pacifica and look forward to the impact she will have on our community.