San Francisco Foundation
S. Sukey Leshnick is an experienced education and policy professional currently serving as the Senior Director of Strategic Learning and Evaluation at the San Francisco Foundation since June 2023, alongside a prior role as the Director of Strategic Learning and Evaluation from January 2021. With a background that includes over two decades at Social Policy Research Associates, where S. Sukey Leshnick directed the education portfolio managing research projects worth $4-6 million in key areas such as career pathways and K-12 systems, S. Sukey Leshnick has also contributed to community support as a Case Manager and as a Fellow/Teacher at Payap University. S. Sukey Leshnick holds a Master of Education in Education Policy Analysis from UCLA and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Bates College, along with educational exposure at the University of Strasbourg.
San Francisco Foundation
Founded in 1948, the San Francisco Foundation is one of the nation’s largest community foundations — a grantmaking public charity dedicated to improving life within a specific local region. Our mission is to mobilize resources and act as a catalyst for change to build strong communities, foster civic leadership, and promote philanthropy in the San Francisco Bay Area. Together with community leaders, nonprofits, and donors, we are committed to advancing racial equity and economic inclusion to ensure that everyone in the Bay Area has a chance to attend a good school, get a good job, live in a safe and affordable home, and have a strong political voice.