We are Boys Hope Girls Hope of San Francisco
Boys Hope Girls Hope of San Francisco is a proud member of the Boys Hope Girls Hope Network. Our Network Headquarters, located in St. Louis, Missouri, connects, provides leadership to, and offers signature college-preparatory programming to 16 affiliates. Each affiliate is independently incorporated, governed by its own board of directors, and responsible for its own fundraising. Affiliation and services agreements link the Network to ensure mission and brand fidelity, quality operations, maximum functional capacity, and consistency in training, programmatic standards, and best practices.
OUR MISSION & DNA
“Ever since I joined Hope Academy, my social skills and networking skills have improved.”
— Michelle, Scholar —

LOCAL IMPACT
HISTORY
1999
Boys Hope Girls Hope of San Francisco was established.
2009
After 10 years of serving boys, San Francisco was thrilled to add girl scholars for the first time!
2011
We opened an Academy Program! Our first Academy program served a cohort of 10 girls.
2012
Our first female scholar went to college! She received a full ride scholarship and would later graduate from Vassar in 2016.
2014
We had our first college graduate!
“I am grateful that I’m a part of a program that challenges me and supports my growth.”
— Martin, 9th Grade Scholar —
TEAM LEADERSHIP
The Boys Hope Girls Hope of San Francisco Board of Directors and staff leadership collaborate to ensure mission fidelity, financial stewardship, and transparency. This team of professionals is committed to continuous learning, effective programming, and improvement through impact evaluation and innovation.

Anjana Utarid
Executive Director
—
Anjana is an experienced educator, nonprofit leader, author, and former entrepreneur.

Perry Im
Director of Programs
—
Perry is an alumnus of the program, and also the Alumni Engagement Specialist for the Network.

Kevin Ugalde
Scholar Success Manager
—
Kevin is a college/career counselor, youth development advocate, and volunteer manager.

Rayburn Tang
Scholar Support Specialist
—
Rayburn is program alumnus and collegian helping scholars with academics and life skills.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Boys Hope Girls Hope of San Francisco is governed by a Board of Directors that reflects the social, cultural, and spiritual diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Linda Chandler
Interim Board Chair
—
Senior Vice President, Information Technology Group
Bank of the West

Joshua Wykes
Treasurer
—
Managing Director
Deloitte & Touche, LLP

Amada Carboni
Secretary
—
Director of HR & Operations
Infuse

Mike Cunningham
Member
—
Product Strategy
Infuse

Kassie Davey
Member
—
Client Services Executive
Cisco Systems

Ben Davis
Member
—
CEO
Phizzle

Kristin Ostby de Barillas
Member
—
President & CEO
Boys Hope Girls Hope

Blake Yeaman
Member
—
President
Yeaman LLC