Our Dedicated Team
Leadership Team
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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.
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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.
Managers
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Franklin was raised in San Francisco and attended high school in the Bayview district. He graduated from San Francisco State University, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and completed his Google Data Analytics certification. Franklin is passionate about data and enjoys bridging the gap in technology to help the community achieve its goals. With his knowledge of data analysis, he hopes to create a functional database to track the progress of the Corpsmembers and ensure the success of each member. Previously Franklin was an intern at Feasible, where he gained his technical skills to work with data. He firmly believes in the impact of non-profit organizations and is excited to be part of SFCC.
Corpsmember Development Department
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Yancy was born and raised in San Francisco. Yancy is an experienced Program Coordinator with over 26 years of experience in case management. She is an effective leader with 11 years of managerial and supervisory experience. Yancy is a true San Franciscan and loves the city by the Bay, from its parks to the food, diverse history and community, to its beautiful landscapes.
Yancy loves the work she does in the community. She often says that “being part of someone's journey to Independence is a present that keeps on giving.” She is a natural nurturer in that she offers encouragement to everyone she interacts with, whether in her personal or professional life.
Yancy is a positive influence in the workplace; her superpowers are a positive attitude, timeless energy, the ability to think outside the box, and her love for the community; this is often confirmed throughout her daily interactions. Yancy will be the first to say, “You must work hard to succeed.” That being said, Yancy has continually demonstrated her willingness to help anyone succeed.
Yancy is a life learner and successfully gained her B.A. in 2022 in Interdisciplinary Studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Yancy has two daughters and one son. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. Yancy is always available to her family, but when she gets time to herself, she likes to watch a good movie
Finance Department
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Stephen has worked with SFCC since 2019 and is an invaluable part of our accounting department as our lead payroll accountant. He has over six years of accounting experience in accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Bank Reconciliation, over eight years of investment and stocks trading experience, both long term and short term, and over three years of experience filing tax returns for low-income families and individuals.
