Legacy Planning for the Rowe Community
A conversation about values, impact, and the future we want to help shape
Rowe has been a place of belonging, growth, and transformation for generations. Many of us carry its Spirit with us long after we leave the hill.
This workshop is an invitation to reflect on what has mattered most to you—and how you might carry those values forward.
We’ll explore simple, accessible ways to incorporate charitable giving into your estate plans, including wills, beneficiary designations, and other strategies. Whether you’re just beginning to think about legacy giving or already have plans in place, this conversation will meet you where you are.
This gathering is especially meaningful as part of the Anita Pickett Society—named for Rowe’s founder, a Unitarian minister who, in 1924, imagined a place rooted in community, justice, and possibility. We are deeply grateful to those who have already included Rowe in their legacy through this community.
If you’ve ever wondered what it might look like to carry Rowe forward in your own way, this workshop offers a gentle place to begin that conversation.
No prior knowledge required—just curiosity and care for Rowe’s future.
Interested in becoming part of the Anita Pickett Society? Simply including Rowe in your will or estate plans is one meaningful way to join this community of legacy donors.
Meet your CO-FACILITATORS
KRISTIN PACE
Co-Facilitator
Kristin Pace is a law partner at Donahue Fitzgerald in Oakland, California, where she focuses on estate planning and tax strategy. She advises individuals and families on sophisticated wealth transfer and charitable giving strategies, helping them create meaningful, lasting legacies.
With decades of experience working alongside nonprofit organizations, Kristin brings a unique perspective to her practice, informed by her longstanding commitment to philanthropy and governance. She has seen firsthand how intentional planning can shape enduring impact across generations.
Kristin has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including Berkeley Rep (Board Member, 2025), Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area (Board Member, 2022–present; former Executive Board Member), UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland (Board Member and Board President, 2014–2018), Alameda County Girls Inc. (Board Member, 2006–2014), and the National Board of Directors of Girls Inc. (2009–2014; 2015–2021).
She earned her LL.M. from New York University (1989), her J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law (1988), and her B.A. from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (1985). Ms. Pace is a member of the California Bar Association.
JULIE BAEDER
Co-Facilitator
Julie Baeder serves on the Board of Trustees for Rowe Camp and Conference Center, continuing a deep family legacy of service inspired by her mother, Margaret Woodside. For decades, Julie has been dedicated to advancing Rowe’s mission and fostering community, connection, and inclusion.
Julie spent more than 30 years in finance, culminating in her role as a Family Wealth Director at Morgan Stanley. In that capacity, she partnered with multi-generational families to help them define and achieve their goals, with a particular focus on philanthropy and strategic giving to create lasting impact.
Her professional achievements have been widely recognized. Julie was honored with the Morgan Stanley Community Leadership Award in 2017 and was named a Morgan Stanley Maker in 2018, an honor awarded to a small select group of employees who have made a meaningful difference in the lives of women and girls. She was also recognized as a Forbes Top Advisor from 2017 to 2020 and was named one of the San Francisco Business Times’ Most Influential Women in Business in 2013 and 2014, later earning the distinction of Forever Influential.
Through both her professional work and her volunteer leadership, Julie remains committed to strengthening communities and supporting causes that create lasting change.