Board of directors

CO-PRESIDENT

Executive Board

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Kate Degelau-Pierce is co-president of the League of Women Voters of San Francisco, where she oversees advocacy and communications, heads the LWVSF book club, and previously served as membership co-chair.

Kate joined LWVSF in 2022 because she looked around at the state of the world and decided she needed to do something — and the League seemed like exactly the right place to do it. She also turned 18 two days after a presidential election and has never quite gotten over not being able to vote in it.

League snack of choice: Apples (what I usually have) or Doritos (which I almost never eat but adore).

CO-PRESIDENT

Executive Board

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Ruth Grace Wong  is honored to serve as co-president of the League of Women Voters of San Francisco, where she supports the Voter Services and Education committees and leads essential technological initiatives for the organization. She enjoys volunteering for the League and previously served as LWVSF's secretary while continuing to be inspired by fellow League members–both in their League work as well as in their personal lives. 

Ruth is committed to the San Francisco community and, as a nonpartisan organization, knows that League members work tirelessly on critical issues to empower voters and defend democracy. She is excited to grow as a leader and use her skills in computer systems and to contribute to strengthening the League.

League snack of choice: Anything from Trader Joe’s, especially the Almost Everything Bagel sandwich crackers! 

IMMEDIATE PAST CO-PRESIDENT

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Alison Goh is the immediate past co-president of the League of Women Voters of San Francisco. Previously, Alison has been the vice president of Voter Services and chair of the Pros & Cons Guide.

As an immigrant, Alison remembers the first time her parents were able to vote in the United States and how proud they were to engage in this democracy. Alison feels that she stands on the shoulders of those who came before us, who fought for, and continue to push for, the right to vote. She brings a passion for women' s representation in government and policy, as well as dedication to government transparency and accountability to those it seeks to represent.

League snack of choice: Cheese and wine! 

VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT

Executive Board

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Elisa Bond serves as vice president of development for the League of Women Voters of San Francisco, where she leads fundraising strategy, cultivates donor relationships, and secures resources to sustain LWVSF’s programs and advocacy efforts. 

Currently, Elisa serves as a Program Administrator with the University of California, where she oversees grants, manages financial processes, and supports programs with both funding and general operating needs. Her background as a Financial Services Analyst has further strengthened her expertise in development strategy, fiscal management, and process improvement.

Elisa holds a B.A. in Psychology with electives in law, and her international work experience has deepened her sensitivity to diverse perspectives and strengthened her ability to collaborate effectively.

With deep family roots in Rochester, New York, Elisa is inspired by Susan B. Anthony’s legacy and the ongoing importance of women’s suffrage and equal voting rights. She is motivated to continue advancing LWVSF’s mission through development and financial expertise.

League snack of choice: Trail mix—energizing, shareable, and a nod to Elisa’s passion for running! 

VICE PRESIDENT OF VOTER SERVICES

Executive Board

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Michelle Moritz serves as vice president of Voter Services, where she runs voter registration drives across the city–including at local community colleges and universities–and delivers Speakers Bureau and ballot measure presentations to inform voters and defend democracy. Since joining LWVSF in 2016, Michelle has contributed to the Pros & Cons Guide, presented on numerous ballot measures, worked with our Youth Council, led many of LWVSF's legislative interviews, and assisted with candidate forums.

League snack of choice: Deviled eggs, to carry on the tradition! 

EDUCATION CHAIR

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Angela Brown chairs the education committee for the League of Women Voters of San Francisco, where she leads efforts to deepen understanding of key local issues. A longtime admirer of the League and its reputation for integrity, Angela jumped at the chance to become a board member to explore topics and issues of interest to the community.

As a former Assistant District Attorney—34 years as an investigator and prosecutor in the District Attorney’s office—Angela is grateful that the League was there to hold city departments and leaders accountable. This gives her a historical perspective on her role in the League and Angela wants San Francisco to be an inclusive and affordable place for everyone.

Angela has also been an active member of the San Francisco Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. for 24 years, proudly serving the organization on their Social Action committee, which hosts an annual political forum with the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and City department heads. It was through these forums that Angela discovered the League’s Pros & Cons Guide on local ballot propositions.

League snack of choice:  Something to drink as I don't cook, and it's easy to pick up! 

MEMBERSHIP CO-CHAIR

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Colleen Chan serves as the co-chair of the membership committee of the League of Women Voters of San Francisco, where she welcomes new members, builds community connections, and creates opportunities for members to engage with the League’s mission to empower voters and defend democracy. Colleen strives to foster a sense of belonging so that everyone feels valued and inspired to contribute.

Taking on her first leadership role with LWVSF, Colleen believes in the power of civic engagement and informed communities. LWVSF’s nonpartisan commitment to voter education and participation aligns closely with her values to help more San Franciscans feel empowered to use their voices.

With a background in strategic partnerships and community-building, Colleen hopes to grow LWVSF’s reach and strengthen member engagement. She also brings experience convening diverse groups around shared goals, central to building a vibrant, inclusive League community.

League snack of choice: Something sweet, such as a lemon bar or chocolate cookie! 

PROS & CONS GUIDE CHAIR

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Connie Leonard serves as the chair of the Pros & Cons Guide and is also a member of the Voter Services Committee for the League of Women Voters of San Francisco. As a League member, she believes that informed voters are key to a healthy democracy and Connie uses her project management skills to help produce the Pros & Cons Guide, giving San Francisco voters a better understanding of what’s on their ballot.

With many years of experience in project management and leadership roles in volunteer organizations, Connie finds these skills helpful in working with volunteers and planning and producing the Pros & Cons Guide. Always looking for ways to improve the process, Connie considers herself a lifelong learner and she continues to learn from each experience. 

League snack of choice: Popcorn, my favorite snack! 

MEMBERSHIP CO-CHAIR

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Rebecca Miller serves as co-chair of the membership committee of the League of Women Voters of San Francisco, where she focuses on engaging members in LWVSF’s mission as well as recruiting new members. Before her current role, Rebecca led efforts to fill the volunteer coordinator position. She is motivated by the League’s grassroots nature and its team-based approach to making democracy work, and Rebecca is inspired by contributing to a historic women’s organization in San Francisco.

Drawing on her background in public higher education and the power of teamwork, Rebecca uses her skills connecting and collaborating across LWVSF and with our partners to create a more participatory democracy.

League snack of choice: Pecan Tassies from her Alabama roots! 

COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR

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Leuwam Tesfai serves as the Communications Co-Chair of the League of Women Voters of San Francisco, where she oversees the organization’s communications and media relations. Her prior roles include serving in LWVSF’s seat on the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force and chairing the Nominating Committee.

Driven by a commitment to civic engagement, Leuwam contributes to her community by leveraging her legal expertise and background working in government to strengthen LWVSF’s impact and empower people to participate in local elections.

League snack of choice: Chips and guacamole! 

ADVOCACY CHAIR

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Jenny Tse serves as the Advocacy chair for the League of Women Voters of San Francisco, where she focuses on how LWVSF's advocacy arm takes action on local issues based on our League positions and recommend ballot measures. 

As a founding member of the LWV of California Criminal Justice Task Force in 2018, Jenny helped develop the criminal justice position that was adopted by LWV of California in 2019 and adopted by LWV of the United States in 2022. She also served as co-chair of the LWV of California’s Criminal Justice Committee and legislative analyst from 2021 to 2022. 

Through her League involvement, Jenny enjoys the camaraderie that comes with discussing and engaging with local issues. In November 2016, she saw an opportunity to get involved in ballot measure study when San Francisco had 25 local ballot measures in addition to 18 state ballot measures for California.

Jenny found a community at LWVSF that not only geeks out on ballot measures, but also empowers members to get involved locally beyond the election cycle.

League snack of choice: Plain salted potato chips!