A thriving career gives families the opportunity to flourish.

"I joined Tipping Point because I believe we can end poverty in the San Francisco Bay Area, and Tipping Point is a leader in that work."

Jacob joined Tipping Point to continue to fight to end poverty in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to joining Tipping Point, Jacob spent more than a decade doing research and advocacy to confront and reimagine systems that perpetuate poverty and harm low-income and working people. Throughout his career, he has worked on a wide array of issues at organizations like the Vera Institute of Justice, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and the Southern Poverty Law Center. Jacob began his career working in the Massachusetts State Senate. Jacob was raised in a working class Puerto Rican family fiercely committed to social justice and he carries those lessons in his work today.

"I believe that meaningful collaboration across sectors and boundaries is essential if we are going to make real progress towards a more equitable Bay Area. I am proud to be a part of an organization that values collaboration and puts community-building front and center in its mission."

Prior to joining Tipping Point, Leslie spent 10 years leading programs and strategic operations in the nonprofit and education sectors. Most recently she served as the Growth Operations Lead for the Summit Learning Program, an educator-powered nonprofit organization that partners with diverse schools and districts throughout the United States to support equitable classroom redesign. Leslie was born and raised in Evanston, Illinois and received her BA in International Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Drawn to California for its natural majesty, Leslie loves spending time outdoors, backpacking in the Sierras, soaking in hot springs, and enjoying ocean sunsets.

"Lasting reform happens through a steadfast commitment to using our resources and expertise to bring down systems of advantage and build power for those most affected."

Katherine joined Tipping Point because she believes in a poverty-free Bay Area and that transformative educational experiences change a student and their family’s trajectory for generations. Katherine is a results-driven leader with over 15 years of experience leading large, complex organizations centered on academic and curricular development. Most recently, she led Presentation High School in San Jose as Principal, where she overhauled core infrastructure, implemented innovative new programs, and steered the organization through its most challenging times. Earlier in her career, she worked in management consulting and public policy. Katherine received her B.A. in Economics and Political Science from University of California, Davis, holds a M.A. in Education Administration from Santa Clara University, and a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard Business School Online.When she’s not at work, Katherine enjoys running, sailing in the Bay, and before-bedtime dance parties with her kids.

“It is an incredible privilege to be able to live in San Francisco, and it is an even greater privilege to have the opportunity to serve the community that I have found and really come to love here in the City.”

Erin is eager to join Tipping Point in addressing the various social issues that are affecting those in her community. After living in the City for the past five years, she has fallen in love with the Bay Area and is determined to help serve her local communities. Erin received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in critical diversity and a minor in Politics from the University of San Francisco. In her free time, she enjoys listening to and experiencing live music and baking various desserts for her friends and family.

“We must address all the inequities that persist and the devastating impacts they have on communities.”

Talia comes to Tipping Point Community with a wealth of non-profit program development and management experience. Most recently, she was Managing Director of Programs at Coaching Corps where she oversaw the program operations that led to its national expansion. Talia’s non-profit career began in youth entrepreneurship education at Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, and she also created a comprehensive after-school program for a settlement house on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Talia eventually served as Assistant Executive Director at a large community organization in New York City, where she gained experience with employment, supportive housing, adult education, reentry and college access programs. Talia received her BS from Cornell University and a Master’s in Education from Harvard. Since relocating to the Bay Area, Talia has enjoyed spending time outdoors with her family.

"We all have a responsibility to create a just society." - Bryan Stevenson

Rohit joined Tipping Point because it marries a moral imperative to serve the Bay Area community with a commitment to meaningful action. Prior to joining Tipping Point, Rohit worked at UC Berkeley's Possibility Lab on participatory, evidence-based policymaking. Earlier in his career, Rohit worked for ten years at MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab on impact evaluations around the world. In this role, he worked with a number of local and state governments in the U.S. on anti-poverty programs covering topics from homelessness to violence prevention to take-up of welfare benefits. Rohit graduated with an M.A. and B.A. from the University of Chicago. When he isn't trying to make research serve the public good, Rohit enjoys running with his speedier wife, working his way through a stack of books, and doting on his two dogs.

"I believe that to be truly compassionate, one must directly support their neighbors who are struggling with poverty and also work to change and improve the systems that have allowed that poverty to exist."

Ali joined Tipping Point to more directly serve her community while also continuing to work on the critical system changes necessary to ensure meaningful reductions in poverty. Prior to joining Tipping Point, Ali served as the State of California’s Deputy Secretary for Homelessness where she oversaw the state’s interagency council on homelessness and several large state homelessness grant programs. Earlier in her career Ali served as a Senior Advisor for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, focusing on a range of anti-poverty programs within the Administration for Children and Families. Ali graduated with a Masters in Public Policy from the University of California – Berkeley, and received her B.A from the University of Iowa. When not working to alleviate poverty, Ali can be found hiking, backpacking or reading a good book…outdoors!

I am passionate about ensuring excellent outcomes for all and recognize the deep partnership, trust, and collaboration needed to boldly create a better future.

Meg is a mission-driven leader with experience in amplifying impact through partnerships and collaboration. She brings deep expertise in leading programming and learning cycles across the social sector, particularly in early childhood. Prior to joining Tipping Point, Meg guided learning and innovation efforts at The Primary School to improve outcomes for children and families. Her work catalyzed external partnerships and enabled internal teams to measure and strengthen impact. Meg started her career in education as a teacher in Washington, D.C. She also brings experience as a consultant, partnering with social sector nonprofits and foundations. Meg earned an MPH with a focus on Maternal and Child Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an MAT in Elementary Education from American University, and holds degrees in Psychology and History from the University of Arizona. On the weekends you can find her biking in Half Moon Bay, sharing her love of literacy with her two young children, or discovering bakeries and farmers markets.

“Inequality and injustice are built into our systems and institutions. It is our duty to transform our systems until everyone, regardless of identity or background, has equal opportunity to thrive.”

Bing is honored and humbled to be able to apply her research, business intelligence, and data analytics experience in support of Tipping Point’s empathetic and multi-faceted approach to fighting poverty. Prior to joining Tipping Point, she supported economic research and Cash Services strategy and operations as an analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Her passion for public service motivated her to pursue an M.S. in data science at the University of San Francisco, to better serve her community in an analytic capacity. During her master’s program, she interned at Human Rights Data Analysis Group, where she contributed to statistical analyses that enable accountability for human rights violations. Bing also holds a B.A. in economics from the University of Chicago. Bing is a proud first-generation Chinese-American immigrant and a Bostonian, and she enjoys running, exploring cities through food, and listening to pop punk.