Jonathan Walker is a retired business executive and economic consultant. For 18 years, he had been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Economists Incorporated. In addition to managing the firm, he consulted regarding economics topics that arose in the context of litigation and business regulation and testified as an expert witness in high stakes litigation. Jonathan retired subsequent to the purchase of Economists incorporated by Secretariat Advisors. Prior to joining Economists Incorporated, Jonathan had been a strategy consultant at Monitor Company (now Monitor Deloitte) and before that a visiting research fellow at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. He earned his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and his PhD in economics from MIT. Jonathan lives in San Francisco with his partner, Suzy LaMarca.
Tara Seracka is Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Fastly Inc. . She previously served as Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel at Cisco Systems Inc. and as General Counsel at Meraki (acquired by Cisco.) Prior to in-house practice, Tara practiced at the law firms Orrick and Perkins Coie. She serves on the board of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University and is a member of its Internet Ethics Council. Tara holds a B.S from Santa Clara University and a J.D. from Boston College.
Alok Agrawal is Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Ventures at Celestica (NYSE: CLS), where he leads strategy, M&A, business development, innovation, and market intelligence across the $8B global company. He founded Celestica Ventures, investing in startups focused on complex electronics. Alok serves on the Executive Leadership Team and reports to the CEO. Previously, he held senior roles at Johnson Controls, Meritor, and Federal-Mogul, leading turnarounds and managing P&Ls. He holds two engineering degrees from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the Ross School of Business. Since joining Celestica, the stock has increased over 500%, reaching a twenty-year high.
Juan Benitez is a technology executive with nearly 30 years of leadership experience. He currently serves on the board of ACI Worldwide and advises NomuPay. Most recently, Juan was President of GoFundMe, co-leading the company alongside the CEO. Previously, he was an executive at PayPal and Braintree during a period of rapid growth and innovation, and held senior roles at Yahoo, including VP of Engineering and VP of Search Advertising. He serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including the Red Cross and Climate Ride, and is a long-time supporter of the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. Juan holds BS and MS degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and is a father of two and avid cyclist.
Jessica Berg is Co-Founder of BergDavis Public Affairs, a full-service agency based in San Francisco specializing in government relations, strategic communications, community engagement, and crisis communications. In 2024, after 25 years operating as a boutique agency, the firm was acquired and became part of the Southwest Strategies Group, one of the largest, full-service communications firms in the West. Jessica initially provided pro bono services to the Food Bank in support of its expansion prior to joining the board. Jessica also serves on the board of Bay Area Jewish Action and the Housing Action Coalition. She earned her degree in Political Science from UCLA, where she developed her passion for public service—and remains a dedicated Bruins fan to this day.
Noelle Bonner is CEO of Bonner Communications, a strategic communications firm specializing in media relations, branding, and digital campaigns. She began her career at Sitrick & Company, a leading crisis PR firm, and later served as PR Director for NYC-based TWELV magazine. Noelle leads campaigns across national, local, and trade media, blending creative problem-solving with meticulous execution. Politically active, she organizes fundraisers and GOTV efforts in the Bay Area. She serves on the boards of the California State Summer School for the Arts and The United Democratic Club. Noelle earned her degree in Psychology and International Studies from Boston College.
Dianna Cavagnaro is a strategic leader and the founder of two companies: Hesper, a sustainable spirits brand, and Z’est La Vie, a marketing and events consultancy. Previously COO at Ideas Events & Rentals, she oversaw strategy, operations, HR, and marketing. Dianna also served as VP of Investor Initiatives at the SF Chamber of Commerce, directing over 250 annual events, and as Director of Special Events at the SF Opera Guild, raising $2M+ annually. Her work includes AIDS Walk SF and the Gap Foundation. She holds a Religious Studies degree from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa with minors in Spanish and English Literature. She lives in San Francisco with her daughter.
Ashley Cheun Sridhar is a senior executive recruiter at Meta, where she leads global searches for top leadership talent. Previously, she was part of Korn Ferry’s Global Financial Markets practice, specializing in real estate private equity and corporate credit. Ashley earned her undergraduate degree from Barnard College, Columbia University. She was also a founding member and Chair of the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank’s Young Professionals Council, where she helped engage emerging leaders in anti-hunger work.
Gia Daniller-Katz is Founder and President of Daniller Consulting, a government relations and public affairs firm representing Fortune 500 companies, agencies, and nonprofits. She has secured millions in public funding and policy wins for Bay Area clients. Gia previously served as Director of Government Affairs at the Jewish Community Relations Council and worked for Senator Barbara Boxer, Senator Chris Dodd, the Clinton White House, and the U.S. Embassy in France. She holds a BS in Economics from the Wharton School at UPenn. A longtime San Franciscan, Gia serves on several civic boards and is the proud mother of an 11-year-old son.
Cynthia Gaylor is a finance and tech executive with deep experience advising high-growth global companies. She most recently served as CFO of DocuSign, where she scaled operations and helped shape the company’s strategic direction. Previously, she was CFO of Pivotal Software, leading its IPO and sale to VMware, and led M&A at Twitter. Earlier, she was a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley. Cynthia began her career at Hambrecht & Quist, advising emerging growth companies. She holds a BA in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and currently advises technology companies at the intersection of scale, strategy, and innovation.
Michelle Griffin is a strategic consultant with over 30 years of experience in marketing, planning, and advising Fortune 500 companies, startups, and nonprofits. She served as SVP of Competitive Strategy at Foote, Cone & Belding and has held leadership roles across corporate and nonprofit sectors. Michelle recently chaired the board of California CASA and served as Vice Chair of the Breakthrough T1D board. She is an active volunteer with the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. Michelle earned a BS from the University of San Francisco and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She lives in Mill Valley, CA.
Ansaf Kareem is a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, where he invests in early-stage technology companies. Previously, he worked at McKinsey & Company and served as a Policy Fellow for Newark Mayor Cory Booker, including on his U.S. Senate campaign. He also held a product role at RelateIQ, later acquired by Salesforce. Ansaf has served on the boards of the Interfaith Youth Core and the Stanford Alumni Association, and is a Term Member at the Council on Foreign Relations. He holds a BA from Stanford University and an MPP from Harvard Kennedy School, where he was a David M. Rubenstein Fellow.
John Lyons built a career advising institutional investors at Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney, and Salomon Brothers. Since retiring, he has been an active volunteer, especially with the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank’s COVID-era pop-up pantries in North Beach and the Tenderloin. He also serves on the board of Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly and volunteers with the Marine Mammal Center and Summer Search. John holds an undergraduate degree from Saint John’s University in Minnesota and an MBA from Regis University in Denver. He and his wife Meghan reside in San Francisco.
Horace Montgomery Jr. leads programs that support basic student needs at SFSU, including Gator Groceries, a pop-up pantry, and a campus farmers market. The first in his family to attend college, he earned his BA in Psychology from SFSU after transferring from Fresno City College. Throughout his career with Associated Students, he has helped launch large-scale student initiatives like Rhythms Music Festival and online voting platforms. Horace lives in San Francisco with his wife and two teenage sons, and together they are long-time volunteers with the SF-Marin Food Bank.
Grace Park is Director and AGC at Sila, serving as lead counsel for the commercial and indirect procurement organizations. Prior to Sila, Grace was Managing Counsel for Tesla, Inc., supporting its global supply chain across its Battery, Energy, Automotive, and Logistics businesses. Prior to Tesla, she was Senior Division Counsel at Corning Incorporated and served as lead commercial counsel for the Corning Environmental Technologies division. Grace holds a BA from Virginia Tech, a JD from The Catholic University of America, and an LLM in Taxation from Georgetown University.
Max Rettig leads global public policy at DoorDash, advancing initiatives around labor innovation, food security, and small business growth. Previously, he served at the White House as Senior Advisor to the Deputy National Security Advisor and practiced law at the U.S. Department of State. He has taught law at Georgetown and conducted research in Rwanda as a Fulbright Scholar. Max earned his JD from Stanford Law School and his BA from Amherst College. He helps shape policies across 30+ countries while championing inclusive innovation and public-private partnerships.
Beth Roy Jenkyn is a pro bono strategist focused on nonprofits and education. A former McKinsey consultant, she holds an AB in Sociology from Harvard and an MPP from the Kennedy School, where she also began PhD studies. She has worked with Tipping Point, Compass Family Services, the Randall Museum, and her daughters’ schools. Beth co-chaired Compass’s $30M Housing. Support. Hope. campaign and Burke’s Gives Back community program. She lives in Marin with her husband and two daughters and recently chaired the Belvedere Tennis Club’s GM search. She thrives on solving problems and strengthening communities.
Jeff Schoppert is a retired civil litigator and former managing partner at Keegin Harrison Schoppert Smith & Karner LLP in San Rafael. He has spent over two decades engaged in civic efforts, including advocacy for housing, library services, and disaster relief for small businesses. Jeff has served as chair of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, a San Rafael Planning Commissioner, and a director of the Marin Bar Association. Since retiring, he especially enjoys delivering food to ranches in West Marin as a Food Bank mobile pantry volunteer. He holds a BA from UC Santa Barbara and a JD from USF School of Law.
Dr. Hilary Seligman is Professor at UCSF and a nationally recognized expert on the health effects of food insecurity. She directs the Food Policy, Health, and Hunger Research Program at UCSF’s ARC for Health Equity and leads the CDC’s Nutrition and Obesity Policy Research Network. Hilary founded EatSF (now Vouchers for Veggies), a healthy food voucher program that has expanded to cities nationwide. She earned her MD from Baylor College of Medicine, completed residency at UCSF, and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Linda Shiue is a primary care physician and professionally trained chef who founded Thrive Kitchen, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco’s teaching kitchen. She is nationally recognized for integrating nutrition and culinary education into medicine. Linda has served on the faculties of UCSF and Stanford and is active in organizations like the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative and Google Food Lab. Her cookbook Spicebox Kitchen was published by Hachette. She holds degrees from Brown University and UCSF, and trained at the San Francisco Cooking School, including at Michelin-starred Mourad.
Uma Sinha, PhD, is Chief Scientific Officer at BridgeBio Pharma, with deep expertise in drug discovery for hematologic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory diseases. She previously served as CSO at Global Blood Therapeutics and held senior roles at Portola, Millennium, and COR Therapeutics. Dr. Sinha has contributed to the development of five approved drugs, including Oxbryta, Bevyxxa, and AndexXa. She serves on the board of Eidos Therapeutics and on scientific advisory boards for several biotech firms. Uma is also a study section member at NIH’s Center for Scientific Review.
Judy Young is Executive Director of the Southeast Asian Development Center (SEADC), which has served San Francisco’s Southeast Asian communities since 1977. A refugee from Laos, Judy resettled in the Tenderloin in 1981 and has spent over 30 years working on education, employment, immigration, and health equity. She earned her BA in History from San Francisco State University. Judy and her husband own Akira Japanese Restaurant in Pacific Heights and are longtime residents of the Bayview, where she continues to advocate for underserved communities.
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