James Walker is a powerful equity broker with over 29 years' experience establishing equitable practices by engaging stakeholders to re-imagine the possibilities for the future. He considers himself a “bridge-builder” who facilitates new collaborations and strengthens existing partnerships within the communities he serves. He has produced enduring results for a diverse group of clients including corporations, non-profits, foundations, and governmental agencies.

As a Bay Area native, James is committed to dismantling systemic oppression and structural racism, by advocating for change and creating innovative programs within the education, workforce, health, and housing systems. He is committed to creating inclusive environments that nurture individuality and create a true sense of belonging for all. James believes that to establish lasting change, it must be a collective effort, driven by those most impacted. His direct activities with the justice, education and health systems have resulted in increased access to essential resources within under-served communities across the United States. James is determined to leave a legacy in which building inclusive and empowering communities is no longer the exception, but the rule.

Welcome Gwendolyn Smith, our new Field Operations Director to SFCC! Gwen has worked for SFCC in the past! Starting as a supervisor and working their way up to event coordination. During her time there she managed CM’s on the zero waste side- and attended CaLRecycle conferences where she learned technical trainings and workshops around tire, oil and e-waste recycling processes. She built relationships with local hospitals and community residents to organize e-waste events. Her career started in zero waste with Recology for over 13 years- where she held many hats but specialized in event managements, recycling education and more. We are so lucky to have someone so knowledgeable joining our team at SFCC.