Michelle holds a Master of Public Administration, Golden Gate University and a Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education and English, State University of New York. Michelle recently retired after two decades leading Harder+Company Community Research, a social and health policy consulting firm. Her consulting practice was focused on building effective community collaboratives between public agencies, nonprofits, and foundations to improve how behavioral health and human services were delivered to underserved communities. Michelle now spends her time enjoying the urban energy of San Francisco, exploring the natural beauty of the Bay Area with her rescue pups, and serving as Co-Chair on 3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic’s Board of Directors. Michelle has a passion for improving opportunities for children, youth, and their families—particularly through the lens of health equity. Being on the Board of 3rd Street continues to be one of the great privileges and joys of her life. She is honored to support the outstanding work of our black-led organization in striving for racial justice and equal opportunity for the youth and families we are privileged to know.

Sue has over three decades of not-for-profit experience in San Francisco, primarily with service organizations and schools. She served for 20 years as Business Manager for San Francisco University High School, handling a panoply of business operations, including finance, accounting, human resources, and facilities. She worked as a financial consultant for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco for two years during a reorganization and most recently served as Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair of OnePurpose School, a charter elementary school in the Bayview. This latter experience was particularly impactful to this third-generation native San Franciscan, as she came to appreciate first-hand a part of the City with which she had had only minimal familiarity. While on the OnePurpose School Board, Sue regularly worked with Joi Jackson-Morgan, current Executive Director of 3rd Street Youth Center, and served as an advisor during 3rd Street’s transition from using a fiscal agent to becoming a successful independent 501(c)(3) organization. She currently serves as Co-Chair of the Board and sits on the Finance Committee as well. Sue also serves as Treasurer of the Roycroft Campus Corporation in upstate New York, a historical cultural arts organization. She and her husband live in Pasadena with their rescue dog Gracie, and she cherishes her connection to her native San Francisco through 3rd Street.

Jackie Relyea is Director of Credit and a member of the Executive Loan Committee at First Republic Bank, where she makes lending decisions and oversees the underwriting and portfolio management of two commercial loan products to ensure the on-going safety and soundness of the bank’s balance sheet. As a member of First Republic’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and as a Community Reinvestment Act Ambassador, Jackie is also focused on advancing economic equity within the bank and within the community. Jackie began volunteering with 3rd Street as a financial consultant via Full Circle Fund in 2017, a partnership that was driven by a central tenant that organizations are more effective when the leadership represents the community that they serve. Moved by the success of 3rd Street’s holistic and agile approach in removing barriers to economic opportunity and wellness for Bayview Hunters Point youth, Jackie joined the board in 2018.

Laura Fallon is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) through the Co-Active Training Institute, a globally recognized organization accredited by the International Coaching Federation. Laura previously spent five years working in operations, project, and supply chain management across multiple Fortune 500 healthcare companies. She currently works on the People Operations team at Burning Man Project, where she enjoys supporting staff around interpersonal dynamics. Laura has an MBA from Stanford University and a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from MIT. Laura is passionate about authentic expression, intersectional feminism, and contemporary dance. She joined the board in 2020 because of a personal mission to always give back and contribute to the communities she lives in and is a part of.

Glen Kunene is a content marketing and communications executive with more than 20 years of experience in the technology space. He got his start in tech journalism and has made a career of storytelling to engage, inform, and persuade audiences with relevant content across all media channels and formats. He currently is the Senior Director of Editorial for the venture and growth equity firm Norwest Venture Partners. Raised on the East Coast, Glen and his wife have made San Francisco their adopted home, choosing to raise their two children in The City. Glen believes in 3rd Street’s mission to provide the young people of Bayview Hunters Point with the healthcare, employment, and education services they deserve. He is honored to serve on the board and further the organization’s work. Glen holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a minor in African American Studies from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Vanessa is very excited to join the Board of 3rd street Youth Center & Clinic. Vanessa is an east coast transplant and holds a Master of Architecture degree.  She currently works as a Senior Program Manager for Stanford Health Care, focusing on multimillion-dollar design and construction projects for Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital.  She loves her role executing complex projects in the service of children.  Vanessa is passionate about fostering community and has been engaged in service activities throughout her life. Most recently she has been supporting local COVID-19 vaccination clinics and the Food Bank.  She is also a lead organizer for the International Volleyball Club of San Francisco – a diverse, supportive and social group of volleyball players.

Sam is an experienced nonprofit professional with a proven track record of successful fundraising and advocacy. He is passionately mission-driven with the ability to build donor excitement and increase gift size. Most recently Sam was the Development Director for both Jewish Youth for Community Action and Heart to Heart Global Cardiac Care. Sam brings to the board his extensive knowledge of cultivating and keeping major donors, individual giving and crowdfunding, board giving, events, and grants. “I believe that everyone has a duty to improve the world around them. I seek to use my skills to generate resources and advance the mission of a progressive organization.”

Michael Savage is an associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in the firm’s Real Estate Group. He represents real estate developers and investors in all aspects of real estate transactions such as acquisitions and dispositions, partnerships and joint ventures, and construction and permanent financings. Before joining Gibson Dunn, Michael was counsel for the Golden State Warriors and an associate at a large law firm in Chicago. Michael has a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Africana Studies from the University of Notre Dame. Inspired by 3rd Street’s commitment to community development, wellness and placemaking, Michael joined the Board in 2021. 
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José A. Rodríguez is the Chief Development & Strategy Officer of MNC Inspiring Success in San Francisco. José, in collaboration with MNC’s CEO, is responsible for developing, articulating, and implementing MNC’s strategic vision focusing on effective growth and sustainability. Before coming back to MNC, José did a short stint as Chief People Officer of Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, where he oversaw Human Resources, Workforce & Organizational Strategies, Marketing, Communications, Strategic Partnerships, External Affairs, and Facilities. Prior to this, José was the Chief Operations Officer of MNC.

José has over 25 years of professional experience in a variety of industries, including staffing services, technology, retail, public relations, and non-profits. Although he held jobs in recruiting, sales, finance, and administration, he spent many of these years as an HR Business Partner at Hewlett-Packard (HP), The Gap, Logitech and Burson-Marsteller.

In addition to 3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic, José is currently serving on the Board of Directors of SF Community Music Center, where he is currently part of the Governance Committee. José is also a Board Member of Mission Neighborhood Health Center.

José has a Master’s Degree in Labor Relations from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, with a major in Marketing, from the University of Puerto Rico. In 2020 he completed a Professional Coaching for Life and Work certificate program at UC Davis and incorporated his coaching practice into his professional portfolio.

With a Master of Science degree in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and immunology, along with 21 years in the field, Craig has a long history of fighting challenging diseases from H5N1, anthrax, and HIV vaccine development to gonorrhea treatment and antibody therapies using Next Generation Sequencing. Craig is a two-time IndieBio alumnus and is dedicated to creating novel strategies for dealing with common diseases and finding ways to deliver these treatments to all people. Craig is the co-founder and CEO of renegade.bio, a company working to prevent disease with precision diagnostics. Craig believes that modern medicine needs regular, affordable access to testing to save lives. No matter what the disease.

Joi holds a Master’s in Public Health from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science and is a second-generation Bayview Hunters Point native. Under Joi’s leadership, 3rd Street has experienced exponential growth fortifying its standing as leader of housing and behavioral health services for the young people of Bayview Hunters Point and the surrounding District 10 neighborhoods.

Claudia Lopez is a Bay Area native and Human Resources Professional with experience in office management. Claudia has joined 3rd Street on her new journey as Operations Coordinator. Claudia is looking to contribute to the mission and vision of 3rd Street by building the operations infrastructure and helping the team support the youth in our programs and services.

Elizabeth Moreno is a Human Resources professional who has experience working in community research and several projects involving childcare education and health projects. Elizabeth is passionate about working in mission driven organizations that make a direct impact in their communities. Elizabeth supports the entire 3rd Street Team across the HR function, and she specializes in recruiting, benefits administration, and talent lifecycle.

Joanna oversees Human Resources and Operations at 3rd Street. Joanna started her career working at Florence Crittenton Services, an organization that served pregnant and parent teens in the Western Addition. Over the course of her career, Joanna has been passionate about working in organizations that make an impact in the communities they serve. As a supporter of 3rd Street, she feels lucky to have the opportunity to join 3rd Street and contribute to the mission and vision by helping and empowering the 3rd Street team to be and do their best!

Danielle “Dani” Coquia-Guzman, MPH is a proud Filipina/Pinay American and Bay Area native. She holds a Master of Public Health degree in Community Health Education from San Francisco State University. Dani is passionate about health equity and actively participates in research projects to promote equitable community health.

At 3rd Street, Dani provides comprehensive infrastructure and support to the Health & Youth Development team. She assists in the day-to-day planning and delivery of quality health promotion services and paid youth programming at the Youth Center. She also oversees smooth Youth Clinic operations by working in partnership with SF Department of Public Health to provide a warm, judgment-free healthcare experience to the youth. Dani hopes to honor the people of Bayview Hunters Point by forging lasting relationships and responding to community needs.

Dr. Misty Patton is a proud 2nd generation product of the Bay View Hunters Point district. She is an experienced leader, with a demonstrated history of working in higher education as a University Professor for a Senior WSCUC accredited institution, and as a Education Program Manager for Stanford University.

Social & Behavioral Research, Medicine, and Education are all passions of hers, and those very skills are allowing her to help the community here at 3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic. Being back in the community to which she was born has been a “dream come true” and she looks forward to all the work she will be able to do over the years with the organization and for the community.

Adriana was born in Mexico City, raised in San Francisco. When she was little, she would play and pretend to be a Case Manager helping others. In 2007 She began her journey/career as a youth coordinator for a non-profit organization called The Center For Young Women’s Development. In 2018 Adriana joined LifeMoves, a non-profit organization providing direct wrapped-around services to homeless families and single adults in San Mateo and Santa Clara County as a Case Manager. During her tenure at LifeMoves, Adriana oversaw and managed six major Rapid Rehousing contracts.

Adriana joined 3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic as the new Residential Director for the Lower Polk TAY Navigation Center, with one mission in mind: being the person she wished she had in her difficult times to help navigate everything she was going through. She meets youth where they’re at without leaving them there. Adriana is proof that difficult times are temporary and that staying true to who you are will always help you achieve everything you put your mind to. “As long as you have breath, you have options —never stop manifesting greatness.”

Bernah started her career in non-profit as a Housing Specialist, supporting housing homeless single adults and families. She immediately built various connections with community partners and landlords to improve housing supportive services. She managed the Housing Supportive Services programs while focusing on marginalized populations to gain access to funding. Bernah also oversaw the Housing & Employment department with the most grants and contracts throughout LifeMoves in San Mateo County and Santa Clara County. Additionally, in her previous role she advocated and created a housing and employment program dedicated to those who have been incarcerated in a California State Prison and rental subsidies targeted for the undocumented population.

Bernah brings a tremendous amount of practical agency experience to her role as Director of Housing, along with a DEI&B lens that she has honed through training and mentorships at Tipping Point. Her passion fuels her drive for providing supportive housing services for young people experiencing homelessness to rapidly return to stable housing and achieve long-term self-sufficiency.