How did we come about?

“Some people think they are in community, but they are only in proximity. True community requires commitment and openness. It is a willingness to extend yourself to encounter and know the other.”

-David Spangler

 

It started with Inspiration…

We are a group of human beings from all over the SF Bay Area who saw and responded to unmet needs (e.g. food insecurity, isolation, lack of resources) in our communities. We rallied together, mobilized our resources, and networked to find solutions. Together, we started with just inspiration. And now, we continue with love and connection.

Board of Trustees

Our board is in charge of advancing the mission of Circle of Inspiration, advocating for more connections and partnerships, budgeting decisions, and serving on committees for special events and projects.

Priscilla Cheng (they/them)

Arlana Garner (she/her)

Fenny Goenawan (she/her)

Erica Jacobs (she/her)

 

Giselle Leonardo (she/her)

Angela Linh-Lam (she/her)

Arlene O'Connor (she/her)

Arleen Pineda (she/her)

Soniya Rajwani (she/her)

Volunteers

Our volunteers are the backbone of COI and help all of our operations run smoothly. Volunteer roles includes (but not limited to): administration, distribution, translation, coordination for events, and technology support.

Jacqueline Barraza (she/her)

Hadjer Benmahdjoub (she/her)

Priscilla Cheng (they/them)

Ana Freitas (she/her)

Arlana Garner (she/her)

Fenny Goenawan (she/her)

Erica Jacobs (she/her)

Meredith Keefer (she/her)

Giselle Leonardo (she/her)

Angela Linh-Lam (she/her)

Stephanie Lopez (she/her)

Mayra Milagros (she/her)

Arlene O'Connor (she/her)

Michele Petro (she/her)

Arleen Pineda (she/her)

Soniya Rajwani (she/her)

Karina Rosinzonsky (she/her)

Donald Wong (he/him)

Laurie Zeng (she/her)