Our Leaders
Executive Leadership Team
Our executive leadership team, known as “Steering”, works together to set the strategic direction for Minds Matter Bay Area. They lead teams of amazing people who manage operations and strive to broaden our impact across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Regional Staff
Irene Shih
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Niharika Ray
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Jeniece Howe
Chief People Officer (CPeO)
San Francisco Site-Based Steering Team
Rohini Venkatesan
Co-CPO (Program)
Greta Xiong
Co-CPO (Program)
Erin Nielsen
Co-CCO (Community)
Kathy Kang
Co-CCO (Community)
Venkat Balan
Co-CIO (Impact)
Ryan Buchanan
Co-CFO (Finance)
Austin Downum
Co-CFO (Finance)
San Jose Site-Based Steering Team
Matthew Wong
Co-CPO (Program)
Annie Lin
Co-CPO (Program)
Mary Wu
Co-CCO (Community)
Jaclyn Peng
Co-CCO (Community)