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)
Joy Sim
Co-CCO (Community)
Erin Nielsen
Co-CCO (Community)
Venkat Balan
Co-CIO (Impact)
Amarinder Syan
Co-CIO (Impact)
Joanne Lee
Co-CFO (Finance)
John Oh
Co-CFO (Finance)
Oakland Site-Based Steering Team
Maryam Jamil
Co-CPO (Program)
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)