About Us

Building a Better San Francisco

The Republican Party was founded in 1854 to oppose the expansion of slavery and advance the cause of liberty, equality, and free enterprise. More than 170 years later, the San Francisco Republican Party carries that legacy forward—fighting for freedom and dignity by advocating for effective, efficient local government that’s no bigger than it has to be. Join us.

Golden Gate Bridge

Founded

1856

Members

40,000+

We believe in:

Free minds

Ask any question. Listen to any point of view. Reject groupthink. Ask more questions. Think from first principles. Follow the evidence.

Free markets

The dynamism of markets is almost always better than the stasis of governments. Government can help make markets fair.

Inclusion

America is an idea, not a race or creed, and we welcome all who aim to build her up and make her strong.

Compassion – with accountability

Some people need help. Government should provide cost-effective services that hold people accountable for their behavior.

Limited, effective government

San Francisco government is twice as large per capita a similar city/counties in the U.S. Let's make it more efficient while improving services.

Our constitutional republic

Like the founders, we're into the rule of law, separation of powers, and ethical leadership. We're not into the post-liberal thing.

Our Team

Meet The Committee

Bill Jackson

"I'm dedicated to building a Republican Party in San Francisco that represents our city's innovative spirit and belief in practical, effective governance. Together, we're working to create a more balanced approach to solving our city's challenges."

Bill Jackson

Chairman

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A former technology executive and social entrepreneur, Bill is the co-founder and COO of the Briones Society and serves as a delegate to the California Republican Party. He previously founded and led GreatSchools.org, served as treasurer of multiple SF ballot initiatives, and played a key role in establishing the Noe Valley Town Square. A former member of the SFUSD Community Advisory Committee on Student Assignment, he has served on the boards of the San Francisco Education Fund, Coro Northern California, and Noe Valley Church. A graduate of Yale University, Bill is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, an Ashoka Fellow, and an alumnus of the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs. His columns have been published in Education Week, SF Gate, and City Journal.

Officers

Jennifer Yan

Jennifer Yan

First Vice Chair

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A business development and investing professional, Jennifer has worked at firms including Motorola, Bain & Company, and Steamboat Ventures Asia. Jennifer became politically active in the Chesa Boudin and School Board recall campaigns, and has volunteered for civic organizations such as ConnectedSF to support common-sense policies and candidates. A native of Shanghai, China, Jennifer attended Wellesley College and Harvard Business School. She is a fan of the All-In Podcast and believes in the potential of technology and civic engagement to bring positive change. She enjoys nature and practicing yoga in her neighborhood, the Marina.

David Cuadro

David Cuadro

Secretary

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David Cuadro was born and raised on the west side of San Francisco. He is a property management professional and civic advocate committed to restoring accountability, public safety, and livability in the city. With hands-on experience managing residential communities across San Francisco, David brings practical knowledge of urban infrastructure and neighborhood needs to his role. A founding member of the Briones Society, David is dedicated to strengthening local Republican engagement by focusing on common-sense solutions and responsive, results-driven government.

Christopher Lewis

Christopher Lewis

Treasurer

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Chris is a former banker whose career spanned more than 40 years, including leadership roles in major financial institutions in the U.S. and abroad. He has sat on various industry committees, including the Washington DC-based Bankers Association for the Finance of Trade and the International Chamber of Commerce. He currently serves as senior advisor to the CEO and board member of two financial technology companies. Chris is passionate about holding local government accountable for its financial practices. He believes San Francisco needs to return spending to a sensible level and balance its budget. A native of the Golden State, Chris is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego. He and his wife of 30 years have three daughters and reside in Russian Hill.

Nicholas Berg

Nicholas Berg

Vice Chair – Communications

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Nick Berg is a real estate executive for a property management firm where he oversees residential real estate and sits on high-rise condominium HOAs. He was a volunteer on the SaferSF campaign to recall District Attorney Chesa Boudin. Nick received a BS in Business Administration from Pepperdine University and an MBA from the University of San Francisco. He also holds a broker's license with the California Department of Real Estate and calls Lower Pacific Heights home.

Martha Ehmann Conte

Martha Ehmann Conte

Vice Chair – Finance

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A resident of San Francisco for over 20 years, Martha is a philanthropist, angel investor, and civic leader. She serves on boards and committees for several nonprofit organizations, including the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area, ConnectedSF, Briones Society, and Point Blue Conservation Science. Recently, she co-founded a political action committee to find and support center-right Republican women to run for federal office. Martha's professional background includes 15 years of brand strategy consulting and consumer advertising. She held executive-level positions at Ogilvy & Mather and at Prophet Brand Strategy before retiring to devote herself full-time to her family and civic engagement. Martha earned an AB in economics from Princeton University and is the mother of four. She enjoys hiking, traveling, and continuous learning.

Jan Diamond

Jan Diamond

Vice Chair – Volunteers

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A property management professional, Jan is the co-founder of NCP Management. She serves on the Cow Hollow Association board, is active in the Refuse Refuse neighborhood program, and writes for the Briones Society Digest. She worked on the Recall Chesa Boudin campaign and ran a hunger relief program at St. Ignatius Church. Jan co-founded RescueSF and was a board member of Stop Crime Action. She has extended family in SF and lives in Cow Hollow with her husband.

Jay Donde

Jay Donde

Vice Chair – Political Affairs

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Jay is an attorney for a leading enterprise software company headquartered in San Francisco, and was previously an associate at the law firm of Morrison & Foerster, LLP. A combat veteran of the Israel Defense Forces, Jay is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and Harvard Law School. He is the co-founder and president of the Briones Society and a delegate to the California Republican Party. His columns have been published in Bloomberg, City Journal, Wired, SFGate, and the Marina Times. Jay lives with his wife and daughter in Ingleside.

Tom Rapkoch

Tom Rapkoch

Vice Chair – Special Events

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Tom has lived in San Francisco since 2016, when he moved to the Sunset to live with his wife (a 4th-generation San Franciscan). A lifelong Republican, he became active in local politics to improve the city, hoping to convince others that civic life can be better if we collectively demand common sense governance from our leaders. A 30-year professional in the payments industry and former restaurant owner, Tom enjoys cooking, reading, movies, and spending as much time as possible with his two daughters.

Delegates

Bill Shireman

Bill Shireman

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Bill Shireman is a passionate advocate for building bridges in an era of division. A lifelong Republican and committed environmentalist, Bill helped pass California's 'bottle bill' by bringing together Coors, Safeway, and the Sierra Club, and catalyzed the deforestation-free movement through a landmark partnership between Mitsubishi and Rainforest Action Network. Since its enactment in 1987, more than 362 billion beverage containers have been recycled, including more than 10 million tons of aluminum, glass, and plastic containers. Bill's current focus is overcoming political polarization through bipartisan collaboration on climate and social issues. He's the founder of Future500, BridgeUSA, and a lecturer at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. A prolific author, Bill has penned seven books, including Innovation Nation and What We Learned in the Rainforest. He lives in Bernal Heights with his wife and children.

Bruce Lou

Bruce Lou

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Bruce Lou was the Republican nominee for California's 11th Congressional District in 2024, where he ran against Nancy Pelosi and earned the highest Republican vote share in San Francisco's congressional district since 1990—driven in part by a dynamic social media campaign. A passionate advocate for public safety, Bruce has led large-scale pepper spray distribution efforts for seniors in Chinatown. He is also a strong proponent of merit-based admissions in higher education and recently testified before the California State Assembly against legislation that would have weakened academic standards. A resident of Hayes Valley, Bruce works in executive search for technology companies and is a Jeopardy! champion.

Christian Foster

Christian Foster

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Christian is the CEO of a San Francisco consulting firm specializing in international trade, U.S. export promotion, and national security affairs. Previously, he served in the U.S. Senior Executive Service of the federal government, where he spent over 30 years in foreign affairs at various agencies. Christian also served as an advisor to the World Bank, United Nations, and OECD. He holds a BS and MA from Georgetown University and certificates from Leningrad State University and Harvard University. Serving a second term as an SFGOP Delegate, Christian's engagement in politics dates back to his service on the transition team for President-Elect Ronald Reagan. He is also a founding member of the Briones Society and a past president of the Log Cabin Republicans of SF.

Jamie Wong

Jamie Wong

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Jamie Wong, a lifelong Californian and San Francisco native, left her role in human resources at an asset management firm in 2010 to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time mother. While she remains dedicated to raising her children, she has since re-entered the workforce part-time as a Homeowners Association (HOA) community manager, where she oversees daily operations, addresses resident concerns, and supports community governance. In addition to her professional and family commitments, Jamie has been involved in local civic matters. She contributed to the grassroots efforts behind the recall campaigns of both San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and California Governor Gavin Newsom, driven by her strong commitment to public accountability and community safety.

Jennie Feldman

Jennie Feldman

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Jennie Feldman was born in San Francisco, grew up on the Peninsula, and has lived in the city for the past 20 years. She is an attorney in private practice who has represented public companies and dedicated thousands of pro bono hours to clients who cannot afford legal services. She serves on the board of the Briones Society, where she was editor of the Briones Weekly Digest for two years, and previously served on the board of the Alamo Square Neighborhood Association and the Child Center of New York. Jennie earned an undergraduate degree from Barnard College and a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. A resident of Alamo Square, she has been married for 21 years and has two teenagers.

Jeremiah Boehner

Jeremiah Boehner

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Jeremiah is an Army veteran, USF Alum, and advertising entrepreneur. He volunteered for the School Board and Chesa Boudin recalls and ran for District 1 Supervisor in 2024. When not involved in local politics, Jeremiah can be found working hard at his local CrossFit gym and giving Grammy-worthy performances at his favorite Karaoke bars.

John Dennis

John Dennis

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John Dennis served as Chair of the San Francisco Republican Party from 2019-2025 and has been a member of the party since 2008. Born in Jersey City, N.J., in public housing, John graduated from Fordham University where he was student body president. He first gained prominence in politics when he ran for Congress against Nancy Pelosi. John is the Chairman of the National Board of Directors of the Republican Liberty Caucus. He sits on the Board of Directors of the California Republican Party and is currently in his second term as Chairman of the County Chairmen's Association. John joined office ergonomics manufacturer Humanscale as an intern, later becoming a partner and major shareholder. He has been a real estate developer for over 20 years. John lives with his wife and their daughter in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood.

Leslie Huang

Leslie Huang

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Leslie Huang has served as an accounting and finance consultant to companies such as SoftBank, IDG Ventures, and Rainin Instrument. She was CFO of Montgomery Medical Ventures, a division of Montgomery Securities. While living in NYC, Leslie was an investment banker at Merrill Lynch, KBW, and Drexel Burnham & Lambert. Leslie earned an MBA in finance from The Wharton School and a BA in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2020, she managed Stephen Martin-Pinto's campaign for San Francisco District 7 Supervisor. Leslie gathered signatures and organized get-out-the-vote efforts for two recalls: the 2021 San Francisco Recall Gavin Newsom campaign and the 2022 successful recall of three San Francisco school board members. Leslie loves buying and cooking the bountiful seasonal produce from San Francisco farmers markets.

Manuel Noris-Barrera

Manuel Noris-Barrera

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Manuel Noris-Barrera is a proud Mexican immigrant, U.S. Army Airborne veteran, entrepreneur, and delegate to the SFGOP and CAGOP. Arriving in the U.S. at 19, he worked his way up in the restaurant industry, eventually managing a Denny's restaurant while pursuing a Computer Science certificate. After 9/11, he served as a paratrooper at Fort Bragg and later ran for California State Assembly District 17. Manuel founded C.L.A.S.S.,(Conservative Latin American Society for Success), a political club that empowers conservative Latino-American voices. He now owns multiple businesses in San Francisco—a deli, digital marketing agency, and consulting firm—and works as a realtor. Manuel champions public safety, working-class families, and small businesses. Rooted in faith, family, and freedom, he believes the American Dream is still alive and is committed to bringing common-sense leadership rooted in real-world experience.

Marina Roche

Marina Roche

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Min Chang

Min Chang

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Min is the CEO of a healthcare organization that serves over 75,000 patients and caregivers in San Francisco and across California. She has over 35 years of experience in strategic leadership, financial management, communications, business development, and operations at firms such as AstraZeneca, Procter & Gamble, and Honeywell. Min holds a Doctorate in International Affairs and a Master of International Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University. She received her Master of Science in Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania. Min currently serves on the SFUSD Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee, the SF Task Force on Family Caregiving, and the SF Dignity Fund Coalition.

Page Chamberlain

Page Chamberlain

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A resident of Noe Valley, Page Chamberlain is a professor at Stanford University. He earned his PhD in Geology and Geophysics from Harvard in 1985, an MS from Dartmouth in 1981, and BS from Syracuse Univ. in 1979. He is a US Coast Guard veteran. He is an avid outdoorsman and sportsman. He is married with two grown children.

Peter Elden

Peter Elden

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Peter is an executive for a Fortune 500 engineering and construction firm and a resident of the Marina District. He enjoys golf, hiking, biking over the Golden Gate Bridge into Marin, and the Fort Mason Farmers Market. During COVID, Peter helped raise money to save a Marina business. He was also one of the original signatories in the effort to recall Chesa Boudin, where he played a key role in the volunteer effort. Peter has been a top 150 fundraiser for the last 10 years for the MS Waves to Wine Charity Bike Ride. He and his fiancée enjoy traveling and exploring new restaurants in San Francisco.

Rodney Leong

Rodney Leong

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Rodney Leong has been an advocate and activist in San Francisco for 30 years, supporting the Central Freeway rebuild, promoting public safety, fighting Asian hate, uplifting the Chinese community, and working to elect proven leaders to City Hall. He is an avid supporter of Republican campaigns across the state and nation. A lifelong Republican whose views were shaped during the Reagan Revolution, Rodney believes that holding fast to conservative values will benefit everyone in San Francisco. As the longest-serving member of the SFGOP, he recognizes the importance of Tip O'Neill's quote, 'All politics is local,' and has worked with both Democrats and Republicans on local issues. In Rodney's view, working across the aisle is the secret to accomplishing goals and crafting good policy in San Francisco.

Tyler Clemmons

Tyler Clemmons

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Tyler Clemons was born in Columbus, Ohio and moved to the Bay Area in 2019 to be an engineer at a FAANG company before settling in San Francisco in 2020. He completed both his Bachelors at Capital University and his MS at The Ohio State University in Computer Science. His interest in public safety and building community led him to being an early supporter of ConnectSF and Dear Community's campaign against Asia hate. He currently serves as secretary of his tenants association and sits on the board of Stop Crime SF and the Briones Society where he helps organize events. Aside from local politics, Tyler enjoys exploring the city and traveling with his wife, discussing menswear, reading, and watching college football.

Yvette Corkrean

Yvette Corkrean

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Yvette is a devoted mother, a longtime San Francisco resident, and a Registered Nurse with over 26 years of service to her community. In 2024, she ran for State Senate against incumbent Scott Wiener, earning the highest number of votes in a San Francisco partisan race achieved by a Republican since Ronald Reagan. A former Vice Chair of Volunteers for the SFGOP, Yvette was a driving force behind the recall campaigns of Chesa Boudin and three San Francisco School Board members. Yvette also serves as a delegate to the California Republican Party. Dedicated to pragmatic, community-focused solutions that prioritize unity, Yvette opposes divisive DEI policies and instead promotes merit-based principles. She is a strong advocate for protecting women's and girls' sports and spaces, combating child sex trafficking, and restoring public health through the Make America Healthy Again initiative.

Ex-Officios

Anna Cheng Kramer

2024 candidate for U.S. House, California District 15

Mindy Pechenuk

2024 candidate for CA State Assembly District 18

Jeanne Solnordal

2024 candidate for CA State Senate District 7

Meet San Francisco Republicans

SF Republicans are a diverse group. We're native San Franciscans, immigrants, professionals, frontline workers, property owners, and renters. Here are some of our stories.

Arkady Itkin

Arkady Itkin

Arkady was born in Russia and raised in Israel. He moved to San Francisco at 21 and has called Lower Nob Hill home since 2016. His experiences living in both Russia and Israel instilled in him a deep commitment to intellectual honesty. He believes in speaking openly about issues rather than virtue signaling. He values actionable solutions over ideological dogma. A practicing attorney, Arkady is engaged in the community, often attending neighborhood meetings to address local concerns including crime, homelessness, and widespread commercial vacancies. He sees San Francisco not just as a place of promise but, with the right leadership, as a city capable of leading the world by example.

Winnie Chen

Winnie Chen

Winnie was born and raised in San Francisco's Chinatown and was a longtime practitioner of kung fu and lion dancing. He works as an in-home aide and drives for Uber, connecting with people from all walks of life. Once a registered Democrat, Winnie was raised to believe the Democratic Party championed for the marginalized and underrepresented. However, unhappy with the steady decline of the city, he left the party in 2020. Today, Winnie is an active member of the SF Young Republicans and optimistic that the city is ready for course correction. His concerns center around crime, homelessness, and everyday frustrations like right-turn-on-red restrictions—issues he believes can be addressed with practical solutions and a renewed sense of civic responsibility. Winnie sees the recent decrease in crime as a sign of positive change ahead.

Kunal Shah

Kunal Shah

Kunal is an Indian-American tech entrepreneur who moved to San Francisco five years ago and now lives in Pacific Heights. He's currently building an AI startup and eventually hopes to raise a family in the city. New to political activism, Kunal is getting involved because he believes San Francisco should be cleaner, more welcoming, and a place where kids can grow up without having to fear for their safety. He's especially concerned about open air drug use, the erosion of basic law enforcement, and the decline in public school quality. Kunal remains optimistic about San Francisco's future, drawing inspiration from entrepreneurs who call it home and the city's DNA rooted in reinvention, resilience, and the constant pursuit of progress.

Christian Garone

Christian Garone

Christian moved to San Francisco's Russian Hill from Seattle in 2021 and now works in tech consulting. In college, he was part of the College Republicans, an experience that strengthened his commitment to service and community. As Membership Chair of the San Francisco Young Republicans, Christian found a sense of community and belonging. He feels the high rates of homelessness and property crime, along with the rising cost of living, are not being sufficiently addressed. Christian is especially enthusiastic about improving access to parks, and believes they should be clean, fun, and welcoming to all. He has also noticed the city turning a corner and feels hopeful about its future.

Alice Groenke

Alice Groenke

Alice grew up in Ohio but has called San Francisco's Marina district home for the past eleven years. She works in medical device sales, specializing in tools used for breast cancer surgery, and is a longtime member of the Nature Friends Tourist Club, based in Marin. She's deeply concerned about urban problems, including open drug use, public safety, car break-ins, and retail theft. With just one pharmacy left in her neighborhood, she sees firsthand how the city's challenges affect daily life. Alice is encouraged by businesses reopening post-COVID and feels a wave of youthful energy returning to San Francisco.

Karina Velasquez

Karina Velasquez

Karina is a Venezuelan-American immigration attorney who has lived in Cow Hollow since 2012. Upset by rising homelessness, drug addiction, and declining public safety, Karina has been deeply affected by the failures of local government. In recent years, San Francisco began to remind her more and more of the instability she left behind in Venezuela, rather than a thriving U.S. city. Karina was once a Democrat, but over time came to feel that the Party was trying to speak for immigrants rather than serve their needs. She believes San Francisco's soft-on-crime policies unintentionally hurt those who are here working hard for their American Dream. Karina participated in the recall of District Attorney Chase Boudin, driven by her belief that all communities deserve protection. She believes that common sense is gaining ground in San Francisco and the city can return to being a place of opportunity for everyone.

Meina Young

Meina Young

Meina came to San Francisco from China at age 13, speaking very little English. Her family first settled in the Tenderloin, then eventually bought a home in the Richmond District. A graduate of Mission High and UC Berkeley, Meina built a career in dental insurance management until a layoff coincided with her father's dementia diagnosis, prompting her to become his full-time caregiver. Meina and her parents pooled their savings to purchase a small rental property in the Sunset. With more time to engage in local issues, she began following housing policy closely. As a small property owner, Meina has grown increasingly concerned with growing bureaucracy, the expansion of rent control, and legal imbalances that make it difficult for landlords to succeed. In response, she became president of the Business and Housing Network, a nonprofit that provides a platform for property owners to connect, share resources, and support one another. While Meina had been a registered Democrat since she was naturalized as a citizen, she re-evaluated her political views in 2020 after seeing the American Left behaving in ways that reminded her of the authoritarianism her family had fled. Now, she is a proud registered Republican.

Joon Choi

Joon Choi

Reverend Joon Choi is a civic leader and pastor who resides on the West Side. He has led faith-based community development for over 15 years as a pastor and church-planting missionary, held key leadership roles including Director of the San Francisco Bay Bible Institute, and served on the Executive Board of the California Southern Baptist Convention. A Korean-American immigrant who grew up in Alameda, Joon previously worked in the tech industry in Silicon Valley for over 15 years before transitioning to full-time community and ministry work. Joon became politically involved as he observed the real-world consequences of poor public policy choices on housing supply, public safety, and school governance. The mismanagement of the San Francisco Unified School District, in particular, stood out to Joon as a sign that San Francisco institutions were becoming driven by ideology rather than mission success. A member of the Briones Society, Joon hopes San Francisco will implement sound public policies that serve the best interests of city residents while prioritizing a responsible, transparent budget.

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