Kenzie Ferguson
Vice President of the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation and Corporate Social Responsibility at Delta Dental of California
“I am humbled by this recognition. I was taught to always look out for my family and friend, so this is how I've lived my life. It became evident that as a Woman of Color, I would have challenges and so would many others. There are times when we all need help and it's up to us to lend a hand.” - Brenda
Q & A With Brenda
How Have You And Your Company Worked To Elevate Women?
I have personally seen and experienced discrimination, so being the voice for equality is who I am. I served on the first Diversity Committee Wells Fargo created. We looked at diversity across the enterprise and created a strategy to deal with the lack of women, African Americans, Hispanics and Asians. Changes were made in how we recruited for open positions, internships, mentoring programs and promotional opportunities. We also worked with several nonprofits to create training programs for low income women.
What Makes You Feel Successful?
When I see people who reported to me become leaders of their own teams, I know I have done something right.
What Would You Tell Anyone Who Is Starting Off Their Career?
I would tell them to find their passion and go for it! Always remember that "you have a voice" and should use it to make a difference.
What Is The Best Business Advice You’ve Ever Received?
Share your power and put your voice in the room. Being courageous is a must!
About Kenzie
Kenzie Ferguson is Vice President of the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation and Corporate Social Responsibility at Delta Dental of California, where she leads one of the nation’s largest corporate philanthropy portfolios advancing oral health and community well-being. Under her leadership, the Foundation has made significant investments in senior oral health, workforce development, disaster response, and community-based care—building systems that expand access, dignity, and opportunity for individuals and families too often left behind.
A defining pillar of Kenzie’s work is supporting organizations—like Dress for Success San Francisco—that remove structural barriers to employment and economic mobility for women. Through grant funding, in-kind contributions, employee volunteering, and sustained advocacy, Delta Dental’s partnership with Dress for Success reflects her belief that meaningful employment is foundational to health, confidence, and long-term stability.
Beyond her corporate role, Kenzie is deeply engaged in civic and community life across San Francisco, serving in leadership and advisory roles with organizations focused on health, the arts, and community resilience. A global citizen with roots in the Pacific Northwest, she has lived and volunteered in Russia, the Netherlands, and Morocco—experiences that continue to shape her commitment to equity, belonging, and opportunity.
Guided by a belief that philanthropy is most powerful when it moves beyond charity, Kenzie is dedicated to advancing pathways that help women build lives defined by agency, economic security, and possibility.
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