San Francisco
About Our Work in San Francisco
The Asia Foundation has a unique role and history in San Francisco, a city long recognized as the gateway to a dynamic Asia-Pacific region and a leading global center of innovation. Today’s premier international development organization in Asia was founded in San Francisco, borne out of remarkable hope for Asia’s emergence as a key region on the global stage. In 1954, a group of forward-thinking pioneers created The Asia Foundation, prominent Bay Area citizens who shared a strong interest in Asia, distinguished personal achievements, and dedicated public service who were devoted to promoting democracy, rule of law, and market-based development in post-war Asia. In the founding spirit of The Asia Foundation, the nonprofit brings together local individuals, communities, and governments who are shaping Asia’s future. The San Francisco headquarters hosts a diverse range of global leaders, influencers, and innovators to help inform and address the many critical issues affecting Asia and the Pacific.
Contact Information
Address and Contact
The Asia Foundation – San Francisco 465 California St., 9th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104-1804
[email protected]
415-982-4640
News from San Francisco
Learn about our latest work and development approaches.
What We Do
Leaders on the Frontlines
The Asia Foundation’s annual Leaders on the Frontlines event recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and helped to promote the Foundation’s mission to improve lives across a dynamic and developing Asia. Past honorees include 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon.
Staff in San Francisco
Mission-driven and multidisciplinary, our staff bring a broad range of talents and backgrounds to their work every day.
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Barbara Groth
Senior Director, Public Sector Development Services
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Behnaz Raufi
Chief of Staff and Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees
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Eelynn Sim
Director, Strategy & Programs, Global Communications
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Elizabeth Romanoff Silva
Assistant Director, Women’s Empowerment Program
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Elizabeth Sullivan
Senior Director, Evaluation and Learning
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Ethan Geary
South Asia Regional Coordinator
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Jaime Chua
Managing Director, Public Sector Development Services
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Jane Sloane
Senior Director, Women’s Empowerment Program
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Jenna Booth
Director, Business Information Systems
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Julian Rhoads
Senior Program Officer, LeadEx
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- Executive Staff
Ken Krug
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
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- Executive Staff
Laurel E. Miller
President and Chief Executive Officer
AsiaFoundation70
This year, we celebrate 70 years of improving lives and expanding opportunities.