Lateefah Simon

What drew you to the foundation?

I’ve been active in the social movement space for 30 years. As a young executive director, San Francisco Foundation became a haven of sorts — providing my team with technical assistance and cash to advance a model that was then considered risky. The staff and leadership believed in the leadership of young women of color who dreamed of reshaping unjust systems. SFF continues to lead the way in this space. The foundation is tapped in eager to support leaders and organizations, and collaborations that move us closer to equity.