Rodney Chin
Executive Director
Buchanan YMCA
415.292.3011
As a resident of the Western Addition neighborhood, Rodney is driven by a strong passion for meeting the needs of his community.
Leadership
Jenifer Hughes
Director of Teen Programs
415.292.3016
Developing teens through Workforce Development, Civic Engagement, and Alternative Education.
Bill Burke
Senior Director of Community Programs
415.292.3032
Since moving to San Francisco in 1998, Bill has grown to appreciate and enjoy how diverse and inclusive our City is. That is one of the many reasons why he enjoys working for and supporting our youth in the Western Addition Community.
Adam Hajsz
Membership and Wellness Director
415.292.3019
Adam has always had a passion for health, wellness and sports. In his free time, he enjoys sports and outdoor activities.
LaSaundra Owens
John Muir Community School Beacon Director
415.535.2466
Born and raised in the Bay Area, LaSaundra is a vibrant character whose passion is to enhance the lives of young people by bridging innovative and engaging youth development strategies with tangible educational outcomes.
Misa Nguyen
Chinese Immersion School Program Director
415.506.9228
Misa has dedicated her professional career to youth development. She is constantly inspired and renewed by the youth she serves. She has worked in several communities throughout the Bay Area and is very excited to be a part of the Buchanan Y team.
Jasmine Benton
Dr. William Cobb Beacon Director
415.531.9379
-Born and raised in San Francisco, CA
-Would love the opportunity to take my students to Africa
-Love being with family, traveling, and action movies
-Passionate about education and supporting youth and families with resources that could be used to further their personal and professional goals
John Acosta
C.A.R.E. Program Director
415.292.3023
John has been working with the YMCA since 2009. Prior to coming to San Francisco he was stationed at his hometown, Stockton, CA, where he focused his work with youth and community development. He is passionate about working with teen and providing the opportunity to find their potential and succeed in life. He is excited to take on the role as the C.A.R.E Program Director.
Gregory Flores
New Traditions Elementary School Site Coordinator
415.500.1114
Greg has spent the past 10 years working in youth development and, since moving to San Francisco in 2018, continues to learn more every day about the community and its youth. While his passion for teaching and helping others drives him at the Buchanan YMCA, you may find Greg exploring new things around San Francisco to share with the youth at New Traditions Elementary.
Ashley Gainer
Student Advocate C.A.R.E. Program
415.905.0182
As an SF Native, I love to go on spontaneous adventures enjoying the city views, food, and vibrant mix of cultures. I graduated from Florida A&M University, an HBCU in Tallahassee Florida with a degree in criminal justice with a focus in Juvenile justice. I have a great passion for advocating and mentoring youth who just need someone who will care enough about them and their goals. I love to travel and make people laugh. I am convinced my purpose in this world is to share knowledge and love to all that pass me by. Be the light in someone’s life.
Julie Ha
Site Coordinator Rosa Parks Elementary
415.470.4539
I am originally from the Los Angeles area but have been residing in the Bay Area since Fall 2013. I graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. I love sharing my hobbies with youth because I believe that exposure to art can be therapeutic. I look forward to meeting everyone and growing with the community.
Board Members
Matt Bargman
Board Chair
Al Guinto
SEI Investments
Angela Lewis-Morrison
Board Member
Project Manager
US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Andre Srinivasan
Board Member
Director
Solutions Architecture
Richard Yuen
Board Member
Carrie Banks
Wiltse Carpenter
Artise Hardy
Board Member
Finance Director
Rich Hashimoto
Tonya Coney
