Co Executive Director

• Sep 2022 - Present

Safer Together is a local Bay Area health equity nonprofit building community through care. We provide care where our most vulnerable communities are and we are dedicated to improving their wellbeing and health outcomes. Our growing network of partnerships allow us to deliver care efficiently, adaptively, and for free. We hire from the communities we serve to co-create and drive our programs and initiatives, seeding the health equity leaders of tomorrow and building community power… Show more Safer Together is a local Bay Area health equity nonprofit building community through care. We provide care where our most vulnerable communities are and we are dedicated to improving their wellbeing and health outcomes. Our growing network of partnerships allow us to deliver care efficiently, adaptively, and for free. We hire from the communities we serve to co-create and drive our programs and initiatives, seeding the health equity leaders of tomorrow and building community power today. Our current programs include providing health education and free tools such as air filtration devices for clean air, Naloxone for overdose reversal, and rapid antigen tests to test for COVID-19, Flu, Hepatitis C/STI for community based organizations (CBOs), schools, camps, after school programs, and other organizations serving BIPOC children and their families in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Director of Programs

• May 2021 - Sep 2022

Consultant

• Mar 2021 - Apr 2021

Founder & Consultant

• Aug 2019 - Present

Jenny Ton Consulting is a consulting firm for your best professional and personal life. We specialize in: //Diversity, Equity, Inclusion //Social Impact //Business Development and Strategy for nonprofits and for profits //Operations //People Development and Coaching //Conflict Mediation //Strategic Planning and Staff Retreats //Marketing and Communications //Image, Wardrobe, and Styling //And more services at jennyton.com Learn more and to see the full… Show more Jenny Ton Consulting is a consulting firm for your best professional and personal life. We specialize in: //Diversity, Equity, Inclusion //Social Impact //Business Development and Strategy for nonprofits and for profits //Operations //People Development and Coaching //Conflict Mediation //Strategic Planning and Staff Retreats //Marketing and Communications //Image, Wardrobe, and Styling //And more services at jennyton.com Learn more and to see the full list of services at jennyton.com Show less Jenny Ton Consulting is a consulting firm for your best professional and personal life. We specialize in: //Diversity, Equity, Inclusion //Social Impact //Business Development and Strategy for nonprofits and for profits //Operations //People Development and Coaching //Conflict Mediation //Strategic Planning and Staff Retreats //Marketing and Communications //Image, Wardrobe, and Styling //And more services at jennyton.com Learn more and to see the full… Show more Jenny Ton Consulting is a consulting firm for your best professional and personal life. We specialize in: //Diversity, Equity, Inclusion //Social Impact //Business Development and Strategy for nonprofits and for profits //Operations //People Development and Coaching //Conflict Mediation //Strategic Planning and Staff Retreats //Marketing and Communications //Image, Wardrobe, and Styling //And more services at jennyton.com Learn more and to see the full list of services at jennyton.com Show less

Board of Director I Marketing & Program Consultant I Project Manager

• Apr 2014 - Present

Founded in 1972, during the height of the Asian American civil rights movement, Kearny Street Workshop (KSW) is the oldest Asian Pacific American multidisciplinary arts nonprofit in the country. KSW makes artists out of community members and community members out of artists. For the past 45 years, KSW has nurtured the creative spirit, offered an important platform for new voices to be heard, and connected artists with community. • Develop and implement programmatic and marketing… Show more Founded in 1972, during the height of the Asian American civil rights movement, Kearny Street Workshop (KSW) is the oldest Asian Pacific American multidisciplinary arts nonprofit in the country. KSW makes artists out of community members and community members out of artists. For the past 45 years, KSW has nurtured the creative spirit, offered an important platform for new voices to be heard, and connected artists with community. • Develop and implement programmatic and marketing content and communications strategies as well as design, manage, and execute key events. • Under my guidance and execution, these events were the most attended in its history with the highest in fundraising initiatives, social media, press coverage, and community engagement. • Hire, train, coach, and manage staff to achieve organizational goals. • Lead professional development and annual reviews for staff. • Execute projects, programs, fundraising, and grant writing. • Finalize and approve financial records. Show less Founded in 1972, during the height of the Asian American civil rights movement, Kearny Street Workshop (KSW) is the oldest Asian Pacific American multidisciplinary arts nonprofit in the country. KSW makes artists out of community members and community members out of artists. For the past 45 years, KSW has nurtured the creative spirit, offered an important platform for new voices to be heard, and connected artists with community. • Develop and implement programmatic and marketing… Show more Founded in 1972, during the height of the Asian American civil rights movement, Kearny Street Workshop (KSW) is the oldest Asian Pacific American multidisciplinary arts nonprofit in the country. KSW makes artists out of community members and community members out of artists. For the past 45 years, KSW has nurtured the creative spirit, offered an important platform for new voices to be heard, and connected artists with community. • Develop and implement programmatic and marketing content and communications strategies as well as design, manage, and execute key events. • Under my guidance and execution, these events were the most attended in its history with the highest in fundraising initiatives, social media, press coverage, and community engagement. • Hire, train, coach, and manage staff to achieve organizational goals. • Lead professional development and annual reviews for staff. • Execute projects, programs, fundraising, and grant writing. • Finalize and approve financial records. Show less

Board of Director I Project Manager I Development & Fundraising Lead

• Jun 2014 - Jan 2022

Sol Sisters is a holistic health non-profit that combines the creative arts with mental and physical health to empower and celebrate the diverse beauty of women from the inside, out. • Manage and execute marketing and community engagement of various program areas, fundraising and grant-writing, and direct service events. • Secured organization's first multi-year grant and largest grants. • Delivered 400% increase year-over-year revenue from fundraising and grant writing. •… Show more Sol Sisters is a holistic health non-profit that combines the creative arts with mental and physical health to empower and celebrate the diverse beauty of women from the inside, out. • Manage and execute marketing and community engagement of various program areas, fundraising and grant-writing, and direct service events. • Secured organization's first multi-year grant and largest grants. • Delivered 400% increase year-over-year revenue from fundraising and grant writing. • Recruit and on-board board of directors. • Finalize and approve financial records. Show less Sol Sisters is a holistic health non-profit that combines the creative arts with mental and physical health to empower and celebrate the diverse beauty of women from the inside, out. • Manage and execute marketing and community engagement of various program areas, fundraising and grant-writing, and direct service events. • Secured organization's first multi-year grant and largest grants. • Delivered 400% increase year-over-year revenue from fundraising and grant writing. •… Show more Sol Sisters is a holistic health non-profit that combines the creative arts with mental and physical health to empower and celebrate the diverse beauty of women from the inside, out. • Manage and execute marketing and community engagement of various program areas, fundraising and grant-writing, and direct service events. • Secured organization's first multi-year grant and largest grants. • Delivered 400% increase year-over-year revenue from fundraising and grant writing. • Recruit and on-board board of directors. • Finalize and approve financial records. Show less

Census Field Manager

• Feb 2020 - Oct 2020

The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. • Directly supervise 30 Census Field Supervisors and 20 Office Operations Supervisors and Clerks. • Provide group and individual trainings, monitor daily assignments and progress towards time-sensitive goals and deadlines, and guidance and coaching to staff. • Deliver and ensure multi-levels of quality control and field operations goals are met through analysis of… Show more The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. • Directly supervise 30 Census Field Supervisors and 20 Office Operations Supervisors and Clerks. • Provide group and individual trainings, monitor daily assignments and progress towards time-sensitive goals and deadlines, and guidance and coaching to staff. • Deliver and ensure multi-levels of quality control and field operations goals are met through analysis of various reports, KPIs, and observations. • Review and analyze cost, quality, and progress reports to ensure operations are conducted within prescribed time/allocations and quality and cost efficient standards. • Maintain effective public relations with the community such as local news media, community leaders, organizations, and local government officials. • Establish an effective working relationship with traditionally hard to count populations such as indigenous, cultural, and homeless communities. Show less The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. • Directly supervise 30 Census Field Supervisors and 20 Office Operations Supervisors and Clerks. • Provide group and individual trainings, monitor daily assignments and progress towards time-sensitive goals and deadlines, and guidance and coaching to staff. • Deliver and ensure multi-levels of quality control and field operations goals are met through analysis of… Show more The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. • Directly supervise 30 Census Field Supervisors and 20 Office Operations Supervisors and Clerks. • Provide group and individual trainings, monitor daily assignments and progress towards time-sensitive goals and deadlines, and guidance and coaching to staff. • Deliver and ensure multi-levels of quality control and field operations goals are met through analysis of various reports, KPIs, and observations. • Review and analyze cost, quality, and progress reports to ensure operations are conducted within prescribed time/allocations and quality and cost efficient standards. • Maintain effective public relations with the community such as local news media, community leaders, organizations, and local government officials. • Establish an effective working relationship with traditionally hard to count populations such as indigenous, cultural, and homeless communities. Show less

Director of Student Development

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2019

Fusion Academy is a revolutionary global school that offers one-to-one teaching where students can flourish emotionally, socially, academically. • Designed, executed, and oversaw customized and holistic student development: comprehensive academic, social, emotional, and career/post-secondary/higher education planning and programming. • Pioneered the first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program for staff, students, parents, and greater community. • Designed and facilitated… Show more Fusion Academy is a revolutionary global school that offers one-to-one teaching where students can flourish emotionally, socially, academically. • Designed, executed, and oversaw customized and holistic student development: comprehensive academic, social, emotional, and career/post-secondary/higher education planning and programming. • Pioneered the first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program for staff, students, parents, and greater community. • Designed and facilitated learning and development programs, trainings, and curriculum development for teachers and staff. • Pioneered the first Monday - Friday block schedule increasing school's annual revenue by over 1.2 million year-over-year and simultaneously providing pay stability for teachers. • Executed and oversaw community engagement of student and family orientations, student programming, and educational community events.

Director of Operations & First Impressions

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

• Developed and managed operations, human resources, people programs, learning and development programs, payroll, community engagement, and community events. • Boosted team productivity by creating modernized and improved operational procedures to increase efficiency and profitability while achieving demanding schedule targets. • Produced regular audits and reports to evaluate performance, policies, adjust strategies, and maintain growing operations.

Co-Founder I Chief Executive Officer

• Dec 2014 - Dec 2015

Acmist is your fashion and lifestyle destination. We validate your best self while providing you with the acme of all wardrobes, a Boss Lady's wardrobe. • Designed and drove implementation of the company’s vision, creative projects, business development, marketing and communications. • Built and strengthened valuable team and industry partnerships & community relations to drive collaboration, engagement & revenue. • Sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts… Show more Acmist is your fashion and lifestyle destination. We validate your best self while providing you with the acme of all wardrobes, a Boss Lady's wardrobe. • Designed and drove implementation of the company’s vision, creative projects, business development, marketing and communications. • Built and strengthened valuable team and industry partnerships & community relations to drive collaboration, engagement & revenue. • Sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, trends, budgets, & adjusting strategies. Show less Acmist is your fashion and lifestyle destination. We validate your best self while providing you with the acme of all wardrobes, a Boss Lady's wardrobe. • Designed and drove implementation of the company’s vision, creative projects, business development, marketing and communications. • Built and strengthened valuable team and industry partnerships & community relations to drive collaboration, engagement & revenue. • Sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts… Show more Acmist is your fashion and lifestyle destination. We validate your best self while providing you with the acme of all wardrobes, a Boss Lady's wardrobe. • Designed and drove implementation of the company’s vision, creative projects, business development, marketing and communications. • Built and strengthened valuable team and industry partnerships & community relations to drive collaboration, engagement & revenue. • Sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, trends, budgets, & adjusting strategies. Show less

Community Programs Consultant I Program Manager I Art Curator

• Mar 2014 - Jul 2015

The museum of us. The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is one of the top-rated Bay Area museums to explore California art, history, and natural sciences. The mission of the Oakland Museum of California is to inspire all Californians to create a more vibrant future for themselves and their communities. • Created and managed diverse educational programming including the planning and execution of successful programs and exhibits for its popular Friday Nights events. • Designed and… Show more The museum of us. The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is one of the top-rated Bay Area museums to explore California art, history, and natural sciences. The mission of the Oakland Museum of California is to inspire all Californians to create a more vibrant future for themselves and their communities. • Created and managed diverse educational programming including the planning and execution of successful programs and exhibits for its popular Friday Nights events. • Designed and executed marketing and communications for these programs and exhibits, which resulted in the highest attended Friday Nights events, social media activity, and community engagement. • Successfully hired and managed a team of 40. Show less The museum of us. The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is one of the top-rated Bay Area museums to explore California art, history, and natural sciences. The mission of the Oakland Museum of California is to inspire all Californians to create a more vibrant future for themselves and their communities. • Created and managed diverse educational programming including the planning and execution of successful programs and exhibits for its popular Friday Nights events. • Designed and… Show more The museum of us. The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is one of the top-rated Bay Area museums to explore California art, history, and natural sciences. The mission of the Oakland Museum of California is to inspire all Californians to create a more vibrant future for themselves and their communities. • Created and managed diverse educational programming including the planning and execution of successful programs and exhibits for its popular Friday Nights events. • Designed and executed marketing and communications for these programs and exhibits, which resulted in the highest attended Friday Nights events, social media activity, and community engagement. • Successfully hired and managed a team of 40. Show less

Co-Founder I Chief Executive Officer I Creative Director I Marketing Director

• Sep 2010 - Jun 2015

Retrofit Republic is a vintage clothing boutique and styling firm for individuals, changemakers and brands. We are the nexus of community building, activism and social change in the fashion industry. We specialize in community partnerships, fashion styling, art direction, editorial photo shoots, event design and planning, and selling curated vintage apparel and accessories for men and women. The vision of Retrofit Republic is to change the belief that fashion and environmental… Show more Retrofit Republic is a vintage clothing boutique and styling firm for individuals, changemakers and brands. We are the nexus of community building, activism and social change in the fashion industry. We specialize in community partnerships, fashion styling, art direction, editorial photo shoots, event design and planning, and selling curated vintage apparel and accessories for men and women. The vision of Retrofit Republic is to change the belief that fashion and environmental sustainability are mutually exclusive. Since the beginning, we have always believed that social responsibility is necessary for any successful business —not an afterthought. As a values-driven business, we are committed to impeccable style, sustainability efforts and initiatives that benefit low-income populations, communities of color and our LGBTQ family. At its core, Retrofit Republic represents the nexus point of our passions for fashion and progressive values. We hope that our creative work represents a unique kind of artistic activism —one that advocates that each one of us can look good and do good in this world. Featured in: The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Guardian, 7x7 Magazine, NPR, KPFA, APEX Express Radio, Colorlines, SNAP Magazine for Hipstamatic, Urb Magazine, Audrey Magazine, Hyphen Magazine, ALIST Magazine, Asian Week, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, Oakland Museum of California, Asterisk Magazine, Campus Progress Action, Center for Asian American Media, Chinatown Newspaper, Eco Company: KTVU, Flavor Wire, 8Asians. • Designed and implemented vision, DEI core values/goals, creative direction, business development & marketing. • Built and strengthened valuable team & industry partnerships & community relations to drive collaboration, engagement & revenue. • Sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, trends, budgets & adjusting strategies. • Oversaw successful customer relations & 95% retention rate.

Contributing Writer

• Jul 2013 - Sep 2014

Wrote op-eds and articles about current affairs, travel, local and international businesses, artisans, and creatives, the intersection of fashion and politics, and fashion trends and tips.

Creative Director I Project Manager I Stylist

• Jan 2012 - May 2014

IGNITE builds political ambition in young women—to be politically motivated and to declare their political ambition. Please join IGNITE as we create a world where women own their fair share of political power. • Designed and managed the creative vision and production of IGNITE's Fems with Fervor which highlighted and honored women leaders. • Hired and managed the team, executed the marketing, wardrobe and styling, and managed the post production to final product. IGNITE builds political ambition in young women—to be politically motivated and to declare their political ambition. Please join IGNITE as we create a world where women own their fair share of political power. • Designed and managed the creative vision and production of IGNITE's Fems with Fervor which highlighted and honored women leaders. • Hired and managed the team, executed the marketing, wardrobe and styling, and managed the post production to final product.

Art Curator & Featured Artist I Marketing Partnership

• Feb 2013 - Mar 2014

CAAM is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. We do this by funding, producing, distributing and exhibiting works in film, television, and digital media. • Executed marketing campaigns for their largest gala by styling and presenting a widely viewed fashion and styling marketing video. • Created, curated, and styled a fashion exhibit at the Asian Art Museum… Show more CAAM is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. We do this by funding, producing, distributing and exhibiting works in film, television, and digital media. • Executed marketing campaigns for their largest gala by styling and presenting a widely viewed fashion and styling marketing video. • Created, curated, and styled a fashion exhibit at the Asian Art Museum, resulting in their most attended gala in CAAMFest history. Show less CAAM is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. We do this by funding, producing, distributing and exhibiting works in film, television, and digital media. • Executed marketing campaigns for their largest gala by styling and presenting a widely viewed fashion and styling marketing video. • Created, curated, and styled a fashion exhibit at the Asian Art Museum… Show more CAAM is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. We do this by funding, producing, distributing and exhibiting works in film, television, and digital media. • Executed marketing campaigns for their largest gala by styling and presenting a widely viewed fashion and styling marketing video. • Created, curated, and styled a fashion exhibit at the Asian Art Museum, resulting in their most attended gala in CAAMFest history. Show less

Office Manager

• Nov 2008 - May 2011

Urban Habitat is the oldest environmental justice non-profit in the country. Urban Habitat builds power in low-income communities and communities of color by combining education, advocacy, research, and coalition building to advance environmental, economic, and social justice in the Bay Area. • Developed and managed operations efficacy, people programs and all events: organization’s, partnerships, community events. • Mobilized community engagement and representation at planning… Show more Urban Habitat is the oldest environmental justice non-profit in the country. Urban Habitat builds power in low-income communities and communities of color by combining education, advocacy, research, and coalition building to advance environmental, economic, and social justice in the Bay Area. • Developed and managed operations efficacy, people programs and all events: organization’s, partnerships, community events. • Mobilized community engagement and representation at planning meetings and public hearings for organization's key programs: Housing Rights, Land-use and Transportation Justice, Social Equity Caucus, and quarterly journal publication: Race, Poverty, and the Environment (RPE). • Researched, edited, and supported completion of land-use planning, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Environmental Impact Reports (EIR). • Oversaw, managed, and executed Executive Director’s preparation and research for meetings, reports, presentations, scheduling, and travel. Show less Urban Habitat is the oldest environmental justice non-profit in the country. Urban Habitat builds power in low-income communities and communities of color by combining education, advocacy, research, and coalition building to advance environmental, economic, and social justice in the Bay Area. • Developed and managed operations efficacy, people programs and all events: organization’s, partnerships, community events. • Mobilized community engagement and representation at planning… Show more Urban Habitat is the oldest environmental justice non-profit in the country. Urban Habitat builds power in low-income communities and communities of color by combining education, advocacy, research, and coalition building to advance environmental, economic, and social justice in the Bay Area. • Developed and managed operations efficacy, people programs and all events: organization’s, partnerships, community events. • Mobilized community engagement and representation at planning meetings and public hearings for organization's key programs: Housing Rights, Land-use and Transportation Justice, Social Equity Caucus, and quarterly journal publication: Race, Poverty, and the Environment (RPE). • Researched, edited, and supported completion of land-use planning, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Environmental Impact Reports (EIR). • Oversaw, managed, and executed Executive Director’s preparation and research for meetings, reports, presentations, scheduling, and travel. Show less

Policy & Program Specialist

• Sep 2006 - Nov 2008

The Center for Environmental Public Policy (CEPP) at the Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) seeks to set the highest standards for effective environmental policy research. CEPP aims to bridge the gap between environmental knowledge and public policy through the policy research that it undertakes. It promotes and integrates multidisciplinary considerations into its policy research through its seminars, workshops, and conferences that engage both scholars and practitioners. •… Show more The Center for Environmental Public Policy (CEPP) at the Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) seeks to set the highest standards for effective environmental policy research. CEPP aims to bridge the gap between environmental knowledge and public policy through the policy research that it undertakes. It promotes and integrates multidisciplinary considerations into its policy research through its seminars, workshops, and conferences that engage both scholars and practitioners. • Researched, investigated, and developed policies. • Assessed impact on stakeholders. • Planned and facilitated seminars, workshops, and conferences that engaged policy scholars, practitioners, government officials, and executives. Show less The Center for Environmental Public Policy (CEPP) at the Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) seeks to set the highest standards for effective environmental policy research. CEPP aims to bridge the gap between environmental knowledge and public policy through the policy research that it undertakes. It promotes and integrates multidisciplinary considerations into its policy research through its seminars, workshops, and conferences that engage both scholars and practitioners. •… Show more The Center for Environmental Public Policy (CEPP) at the Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) seeks to set the highest standards for effective environmental policy research. CEPP aims to bridge the gap between environmental knowledge and public policy through the policy research that it undertakes. It promotes and integrates multidisciplinary considerations into its policy research through its seminars, workshops, and conferences that engage both scholars and practitioners. • Researched, investigated, and developed policies. • Assessed impact on stakeholders. • Planned and facilitated seminars, workshops, and conferences that engaged policy scholars, practitioners, government officials, and executives. Show less