Our Team

Andrea Baker, CEO/Executive Director

Pronouns: She/Her

Andrea has significant experience in engaging community stakeholders, facilitating planning discussions and developing strategies for building vibrant commercial corridors in emerging neighborhoods. She previously worked as a Project Manager for Mayor Ed Lee’s Office of Economic & Workforce Development (OEWD), as well as for the former San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.

Andrea was previously awarded the National Coalition for 100 Black Women's Entrepreneurship Award, co-founded 3S Consulting Firm and currently serves on the board of the Shipyard Trust for the Arts (STAR) and Bayview Merchants Association.

EMAIL: andrea@en2action.org

Këri Bolding, Deputy Director

Pronouns: She/Her

Këri brings En2action over 25 years of diverse experience in communications, climate and clean energy work, education, and program management.

She works to enhance and grow all of En2action's programs, community engagement initiatives, and partnership-driven projects, as well as build the organization's identity, climate change initiatives, and positive community impact.

She holds an Masters in Education focused on U.S. Education in the Global Context, and degree in Communications from Stanford University.

EMAIL: keri@en2action.org

Judith McRae, Chief Operations Officer

Pronouns: She/Her

With a background in technology and leadership in the finance industry, Judith brings extensive experience to the role of Interim COO at En2action. As a passionate advocate for the prosperity of black and brown communities, Judith brings her expertise to help drive the success of En2action in fulfilling its mission by creating a culture of continuous learning and maximizing the efficient use of all available resources.

Beyond her professional achievements, Judith has a deep appreciation for the arts and actively engages in creative pursuits such as watercolor painting and handcrafted jewelry making. Judith is a dedicated sports fan and enjoys traveling to explore new cultures and experiences. With a strong sense of family values, Judith understands the importance of fostering strong relationships within the En2action community.

By stepping into the role of Interim COO, Judith aims to lay a solid foundation for the organization's future growth and success. Working closely with Andrea and the team, Judith is committed to supporting En2action's mission, values, and ongoing collaboration with community stakeholders.

EMAIL: judith@en2action.org

Chad Singh, Senior Program Manager

Pronouns: He/Him

Chad is the Program Lead for Ujamaa Kitchen, leading Black restauranteurs in the City of San Francisco to find a multitude of resources and funding for their businesses. He has a significant background in the food service industry, working in many restaurants in San Francisco and New York as a Floor Manager, Line Cook, and Waiter. He has worked as a Technical Assistance Provider for E2A, supporting Ujamaa Kitchen restaurateurs and the Black Cultural Preservation Mini-Grant Program with outreach and development.

EMAIL: chad@en2action.org

Mauri Sanders, Program Manager

Pronouns: She/Her

Mauriauna “Mauri” Sanders is a San Francisco native with an entrepreneurship, project management, and product development background. After graduating from Mission High School, Mauri started her first clothing line/non-profit that encouraged the youth to explore the world of entrepreneurship and worked with individuals in the community to provide them with resources to establish their small businesses. Mauri’s entrepreneurial foundation earned her a project manager role at Super7, a commercial branding and engagement agency. There, she worked with manufacturers to create commercially successful collectibles for large media conglomerates like Disney. Her years of experience in event planning and interest in serving her community have led her to her role at En2action. Mauri’s primary duties are ensuring that community outreach projects are executed thoughtfully and successfully through her writing and ability to craft various materials. Mauri enjoys baking cakes, designing clothes, and spending time with family and friends outside of work.

Yami Henry, Program Manager

Pronouns: She/Her

Yami is currently pursuing her MPA degree and brings experience in program evaluation, project management, and operations. At En2Action she hopes to strengthen and continue the Sell Black program and continue working with the community. Long term, she is interested in doing analytical work in the policy arena to advance for Black communities.

Niat Sebhatleab, Project Manager

Pronouns: She/Her

Niat, is a proud Eritrean immigrant by way of Ethiopia, the oldest of four and the family favorite.

Niat holds an associates in Social and Behavioral Science from CCSF and bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Urban economics from San Francisco State University. She utilizes her interdisciplinary studies and honed abilities in process development and project management to build bridges between available resources and underserved communities.

She is passionate about restorative justice, equitable civic engagement and seeks to shape discourse that centers unheard voices and unseen perspectives. In her free time she enjoys planning social events, going out and finding an adventure, or cozying up to watch a good movie. Niat lives by the quote "There is beauty in the madness, trust the process and see everything through"

Brenda Beebe, Outreach and Distribution Staff

Pronouns: She/Her

A Dogpatch native, Brenda has owned and operated her own business.

Her work at En2action involves doing outreach, distribution, and assisting at events.

Raina Jackson, Project Manager

Pronouns: She/Her

Raina was born and raised in San Francisco's Haight Ashbury neighborhood and is a longtime Oakland resident. She lived in Brooklyn and Harlem, NY, for many years and has 15 years of experience in marketing and sales management and product education and development in the beauty and wellness industries.

As the owner of a local self care products brand, Raina first learned about En2action through Sell Black. She graduated from the program in the 2021-2022 cycle and received support to build a highly competitive e-commerce website and digital marketing plan. Later she jumped at the opportunity to work at En2action, out of appreciation for the thorough technical assistance and support she received. "I am proud to support En2action’s mission to serve small businesses owned by local Black entrepreneurs like myself."

Raina holds a BA degree in Socio-Linguistics and Cultural Anthropology from Stanford University and an MBA in Marketing and Management from New York University. She has over 7 years of experience in the SF Bay Area cannabis industry in field marketing and distribution managment and is a DEI advocate on a local, statewide, and national level.

Jessica Nguyen, Project Manager

Pronouns: She/Her

Jessica is a Bay Area native from East Side San Jose. With a background in nonprofit, K-12 schools, and higher education, Jessica brings skills in research, program evaluation and implementation. She holds a B.A. in Sociology and an M.A. Education Policy, Leadership, and Research Methods from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB).

Before En2action, Jessica led research projects with UCSB’s ÉXITO program to inform the curriculum development and teacher training processes of K-12 Ethnic Studies course implementation. She draws from her cross-cultural experience as a former Asian American Studies educator, researcher, and international teacher in Singapore and Vietnam to center marginalized perspectives while using data to design structural pathways for underrepresented communities. She has previously volunteered with organizations serving sex-trafficking survivors in Vietnam and the homeless population in San Jose.

In her free time, she enjoys amateur boxing, watching stand up comedy, trying Instagram reel recipes, and exploring cafes in the city.