Leadership San Francisco

Current Leadership Class
Leadership San Francisco proudly presents the class of 2009-20010

	Dianne M. Easton Executive Director, Leadership San Francisco Dianne, a fourth-generation San Franciscan, has managed Leadership San Francisco for the past 21 years. She is chair of the board of directors of Children’s Home Society of California. She serves on the council of advisors for the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society, is a member of the Commonwealth Club of California and a board member of the Abraham Lincoln High School Alumni Association.

	Wylie Adams Wylie is employment counsel for URS Corp-oration headquartered San Francisco. She grew up in Haight Ashbury and currently resides in the Middle Polk area of San Francisco, where she is active in numerous community efforts with the Middle Polk Neighborhood Association. BA, Lewis & Clark College; JD, Golden Gate University School of Law.	Shani E. Ahearn Shani is a director of development at United Way of the Bay Area. She has previously worked in microenterprise development, the arts, and as a teacher at a residential facility for at-risk youth. MA, Tufts University; BA, University of South Carolina Honors College.

	Patricia Aleman Patricia is the public policy manager at the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. She plans and manages legislative trips and the Land Use, Public Policy, and Political Action Committees. Previously, she worked for the SF Drug Court and the Northern California Service League. BA, Universidad Americana, Managua, Nicaragua; MA, San Francisco State University.	Christopher Armentrout Chris is the director of development and local government relations at the San Francisco Unified School District. A San Francisco native, he is a former Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa and math teacher. BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; MA, San Francisco State University.

	Idelia Brantley Dee Dee is the director of human resources and administration for The San Francisco Foundation. She has extensive background in business and human capital management across multiple industry sectors geographies and disciplines. She serves on the Civil Service Board for the City of Oakland. BS, MBA, Business and Economics, Holy Names University.	David M. Coonan David is the senior director of food and beverage at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. He oversees all aspects of food and beverage of this 802 room hotel. He has worked for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts for 16 years and has completed numerous community activities and is currently responsible for the Hyatt’s efforts in the American Heart Association Heart Walk.

	Kristina Cox Kristina is the benefits manager for Recology (formerly Norcal Waste Systems, Inc.). She manages the benefits for the company’s 2100+ employees. Kristina is a San Francisco Bay Area native. BS, University of California, Riverside.	Barbara R. Farris Barbara is the director of health information management at CHW-Saint Francis Memorial Hospital. Prior to relocating to San Francisco, she owned a HIM Consulting company in Dallas, TX. She volunteers with various civic and religious organizations. AS, Santa Barbara City College.

	Dean Fealk Dean is counsel and chair of the Global Equity Practice at DLA Piper. He advises multinational companies on legal and strategic issues related to doing business overseas. A Fulbright Scholar, he was named a Northern California Super Lawyer “Rising Star,” by SF Monthly and Law & Politics magazines. MSc, London School of Economics; JD, UC Haistings.	Eugénie Fitzgerald Eugénie designs and implements new and inventive products and services that build the financial security of low-income families. Currently she works with the SF Office of the Treasurer and SF Works, developing initiatives that benefit both employers and lower-income employees. BSC(env), University of Guelph; MBA, University of Oxford.

	Alexandra Fraser Alexandra leads the ecology group at the Oakland office of URS Corporation, where she assists private and government clients with environmental permitting for major infrastructure projects. She leads outings for Greenbelt Alliance. BS, Biology, Baylor University; PhD, Ecology, University of Kansas.	Lori Gentles Lori is the associate vice president, human resources safety and risk management, at SF State University. She has 20 years of human resources management experience, in city, county, state and corporate environments. BA, Arizona State University; MA, University of Phoenix. Lori is pursuing an executive MBA at San Francisco State University.

	Devinder S. Grewal Devinder is CEO of Principia Engineering, Inc., where he is responsible for the multi-disciplinary investigation of large-scale accidents and disasters. He has extensive experience in failure analysis, accident investigation, and risk management. MS, Stanford University; BS, PhD, University of California at Berkeley.	Todd High Todd has over 25 years of diversified financial reporting and management experience. He is currently the regional financial operations manager for SF Recycling & Disposal, Inc., working to achieve the city’s goal of 75% material diversion by the year 2010.

	Rachel B. Horsch Rachel is a partner at Pillsbury, where she represents clients in all aspects of real estate law, from acquisition and disposition to land use entitlement. She is also an active member of the San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Institute. BA, JD, University of California, Berkeley.	Schuyler Hudak Schuyler is the manager of development for the San Francisco School Alliance, where she recruits funding and advocates for policies to ensure world-class public schools for our city. A UCLA alumna and Bay Area native, Schuyler is very active in the Homeless Prenatal Porgram, San Francisco School Volunteers, and the Junior League of San Francisco.

	Rahul Joglekar Rahul is the director of strategy and business development for Catholic Healthcare West, where he primarily focuses on physician partnerships and innovation in the clinical technology and Health 2.0 space. He is on the board of Elder Care Alliance and the client advisory board of Thomson Reuters. He has a medical degree from India. MHA, University of Minnesota.	B.H. Bronson Johnson Bronson is an associate at ENGEO Inc, a comprehensive provider of geotechnical, environmental and construction services. He is ENGEO’s project manager for the Hunters Point Shipyard and Candlestick Point redevelopment projects and lives in the Mission. BS, MEng, Cornell University.

	Anne Catherine Kensok Anne, a tax manager in the financial services group of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, specializes in venture capital, private equity and real estate partnerships. She is actively involved in VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) as well as other firm-sponsored activities. BS, University of California, Davis; MS, Taxation, Golden Gate University.	Jenny H. Lam Jenny is executive director of GirlVentures, a San Francisco based nonprofit organization committed to empowering adolescent girls to develop and express their strengths. She serves as a board member of National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum. BA, Political Science and Asian American Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara.

	Alex Lantsberg Alex is a research analyst with the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council. He participates in civic affairs as chair of the SFPUC’s CAC and co-chair of the SF Sustain-able Watersheds Alliance. BS, Fin-ance, Northern Illinois University; Masters, City Planning, University of California, Berkely.	Kathleen L. Lowry Kathie is chief development officer for Larkin Street Youth Services, a nonprofit organization that provides a continuum of services for homeless youth in San Francisco. She has experience in both nonprofit and for-profit work including the SF Art Institute, NARAL Pro-Choice America and AT&T. MS, San Francisco State University; BS, University of Colorado.

	Gerson Nicole Lowy Nikki is the programs director for the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) San Francisco District Council, a nonprofit land use education and research organization. Her responsibilities include facilitating educational programming for 2,200 local members. BA, Urban History and Hispanic Studies, University of Pennsylvania.	Robert A. Marcial Robert is the director of the PG&E Pacific Energy Center in SF, a workforce education and training facility for commercial building professionals providing educational programs, technical advice and building performance measurment tools. He is also an adjunct professor at the California College of the Arts in SF. BA, Masters, Architecture, UC Berkeley.

	Oona Leona Marti Oona, a native San Franciscan, is the vice president of membership and development at The Commonwealth Club of California. She currently serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for a San Francisco foster youth, as well as president of her alumnae class. BA, Smith College.	Sean Thomas McGarry Sean is a field representative with the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council, Local 22. He is an elected delegate to the NCCRC, the SF Buildings Council, the SF Labor Council, and the 46 Counties Conference Board. A native of Ireland, he also serves on the board of directors for the United Irish Societies.

	Leo O’Farrell Leo has been with the City and County of San Francisco Human Services Agency for 17 years and is the program director of the SF Food Stamp program. In 2006 he won a $1m USDA grant to modernize the program with a call center, web application for benefits and community organizing. AB, Sociology, UC Berkeley; MPA, California State University, East Bay.	Christopher S. Parker Chris is a senior project manager for Cahill Contractors, Inc., where he is working on mixed-use, affordable and senior housing development. Current projects include the Geary Boulevard Senior Center, Senior Housing for the Institute on Aging and Bridge Housing Corp. BS, UC Berkeley; BA, UC Santa Cruz.

	Kathy S. Prestigiacomo Kathy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. She serves on the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Education Committee, is involved with the Women’s Sports Foundation and the National Association of Women Business Owners. BA, University of San Francisco.	David M. Pugh Dave is president and market manager for Clear Channel Radio’s San Francisco and San Jose radio stations. His responsibility is to manage the operations of ten radio stations in the Bay Area. BA, Communications and Marketing, University of Dayton.

	Dian Parker Quinn Dian is responsible for corporate philanthropy and employee engagement activities as vice president of community affairs at Bank of the West. She serves on the board of Rebuilding Together San Francisco. BA, International Relations; MBA, Finance, Boston University.	David M. Rae David is an audit partner in the San Francisco office of KPMG LLP and serves as part of the life sciences practice for the Bay Area. He is a CPA and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. BS, Biological Sciences, University of California, Davis; MBA, California State University, East Bay.

	Jennifer E. Renk Jennifer is an associate at Luce Forward, specializing in land use and environmental law. Prior to law school, she worked for Representative Ellen Tauscher and U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer. She is president of the SF Urban CHC board. BA, Sociology and Anthropology, Bryn Mawr College; JD, Santa Clara University School of Law.	Patrick Ryan Patrick is a principal at Rutherford & Chekene, structural engineers. His current projects are the new Exploratorium at Piers 15/17 and a major new hospital for Santa Clara County. Married with 2 young children, he is active in professional organizations, the Chinatown YMCA and the SF Parks/Task Force.

	Robert A. Rybicki Bob is the CEO of Westside Community Services. He is the former CEO of both Shanti and Youth and Family Enrichment Services, where he currently volunteers. BA, Loyola University; MA, University of Illinois; MDiv., St. Mary of the Lake Seminar.	Carol Noelle Sacco Carol is the grants administrator at the San Francisco Department on the Status of Women, where she oversees the Violence Against Women Prevention and Intervention Grants Program. She is actively involved with her local Com-munity Emergency Response Team. BA, San Francisco State University.

	C. Lea Salem Lea is the director of finance and administration at the Northern California Community Loan Fund, which provides financing and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations. She is a CPA and a foster parent. AB, Williams College; MBA, San Francisco State University.	Emily Schaffer-Kling Emily is director of programs at Springboard Forward. She received her BA from Tufts University and Master’s in education from Loyola Marymount University. She is a Teach for America alumna, is bi-lingual, and has traveled around the world, literally.

	Andrew Nicholas Scott Andrew is an associate principal with Degenkolb Engineers, a San Francisco based structural engineering firm, where he manages a wide range of projects and serves on the board of directors. He is chair of the board of Leap… imagination in learning, a SF based nonprofit that brings art and architecture to local schools. BS, MS, University of Callifornia, San Diego	Mani Sheik Mani is an attorney at Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP and specializes in commercial litigation, tort law, consumer fraud, unfair competition, trade secret misappropriation and appellate litigation. He is an active member of Human Rights Watch’s California Committee. BA, UC Irvine; MPH, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health; JD, UC Berkeley School of Law.

	Bill Siewert Bill is branch sales manager for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, leading a team of 32 mortgage professionals. He also serves as board vice president for Community Awareness & Treatment Services, an organization dedicated to serving the homeless population of San Francisco.	Elizabeth H. Smiley Libby is a director at Barbary Coast Consulting, specializing in community outreach, political strategy and media relations. In the past, she has worked with nonprofit organizations, community foundations and on political campaigns. BA, Yale University; MPP, Harvard Kennedy School.

	Ontario D. Smith Ontario is a senior regulatory analyst at PG&E, currently working with municipalities to develop greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies. A native San Franciscan, he is a volunteer with the Bar Association of San Francisco’s School-to-College Program. BS, Economics, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.	Sabrina Soulis As the events director of the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation, Sabrina raises funds that are used to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Previously, she worked in event planning for Outward Bound and the Breast Cancer 3-Day. BA, Environmental Science, University of California, Santa Barbara.

	Adam H. Tabak Adam, a native San Franciscan, is the controller for Recology, the parent company of Sunset Scavenger and Golden Gate Disposal. He is a CPA and serves on the finance committee of the Jewish Community Relations Council. BS, Business Economics with emphasis in Accounting, University of California, Santa Barbara.	Victoria Terheyden Vicki, a native San Franciscan, is an account executive at MacKenzie Communications. She develops communications strategies for the firm’s professional services, hospitality, health care and education clients. She is a volunteer at St. Anne’s Home. BS, Business Administration, cum laude, Georgetown University.

	Bryson W. Thornton Bryson is senior manager of marketing communications and public relations for Del Monte Foods. He serves as the chief communication and PR counsel to the Del Monte marketing department, it’s leadership and its entire portfolio of brands in an effort to drive awarness and possitive perception. BS, Communications and Marketing, La Roche College.	Garret Nathan Tom Garret is a 28-year veteran with the San Francisco Police Department and is currently assigned to Mission Station as a police lieutenant. He is also a realtor for ERA Vision Realty Group and has been a realtor for 20 years. He is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice through Boston University. BS, California State University, Long Beach.

	Alexander Cooke Volberding Alex, a native San Franciscan, is chief legislative aide to San Francisco Supervisor Sean Elsbernd. Previously, he was a legislative assistant in the Washington, DC office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He serves on the boards of the Richmond District Democratic Club and the League of Women Voters and volunteers at the Richmond District Neighborhood Center.	Theadora Kathy Vriheas Tedi is director of external affairs for AT&T, overseeing community and government relations. She has been with AT&T more than 13 years and has held various positions within the company during that time. She continues to be very active in the community and has served on numerous boards. She is an attorney with an LLM in International Law.

	La Shon Walker La Shon is center manager of the Renaissance Bayview Business Resource Center. A licensed realtor, her expertise includes leasing, financial literacy and business attraction. She also spent 10 years in private secondary school administration. BS, San Diego State University; MNA, Nonprofit Management, University of San Francisco.	Mark Werling Mark is a consulting manager at Burr, Pilger & Mayer. His specialties include business restructurings, financial forecasting and due diligence advisory. He serves on the Career Advisory Network for Summer Search and is both a CPA and a CVA. BS, Santa Clara University; MBA, University of Notre Dame.

	Rebecca Yee A native San Franciscan, Rebecca left the city to pursue her studies at the University of California, Davis, where she was also active in campus organizations–most notably Alpha Phi Omega. Currently, she works at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals as an administrative assistant and volunteers as a mediator for Community Boards. BA, Sociology and Asian American Studies, UC, Davis.

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