Board of Directors

SOMACC is governed by a committed board of directors comprised of parents, community members, and individuals who collaborate to make decisions about school policies, budget allocations, and ensuring that our organization's objective and goals are met.

Virginia Grandi

  • Virginia Grandi is the Assistant to the President of the TODCO Group. She was previously the Executive Director of the Yerba Buena Alliance, a neighborhood organization where SOMACC is located, working with stakeholders to build community and partnerships since 2011. She also served as the board liaison and executive assistant to Gabriel Metcalf, the President of the San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR), one of the region's leading think tanks. Her experience in nonprofit organizations, work with complex boards, and commitment to supporting children and families make her a valuable addition to SOMACC. Virginia joined the SOMACC Board in April 2017.

Eric Christmas

  • Eric Christmas brings over 25 years of experience in the employee benefits and consulting industry to the SOMACC Board of Directors. His expertise spans Health & Welfare benefits and HR technology systems, equipping him with deep knowledge to guide clients through the complexities of healthcare and HR technology while addressing rising healthcare costs.

    Eric’s strategic insights into benefits, systems, and compliance offer significant value to the organizations he supports. Now an empty nester with his daughters in college, Eric is channeling his time and passion into serving the community. He is committed to ensuring that every child has a bright future by supporting non-profit organizations through active volunteerism and board service. He joined the SOMACC Board in May 2025.

Mike Seder

  • Mike Seder is the Associate General Manager of Administration at the Moscone Center and joined the SOMACC Board in 2022. Before his role at Moscone, Mike served as Chief Financial Officer for the Los Angeles County Fair Association, overseeing multiple organizations, including the Fairplex Child Development Center.

Leonie Patrick

  • Leonie Patrick, a native San Franciscan, is the General Manager at Moscone Center. Previously, she served as VP of Convention Sales at SF Travel, San Francisco’s Destination Marketing Organization, collaborating with numerous planners who book Moscone Center. Her daughter and son are alumni of SOMACC's Yerba Buena Gardens Child Development Center (YBG CDC), where she served as PAC President, driven by her passion for building a strong parent community.

    Leonie is dedicated to supporting her neighborhood and sees SOMACC as a vital community resource. She values SOMACC as an essential childcare option for local families and professionals and cherishes the many positive memories her family has from their time there. She joined the SOMACC Board in 2024.

Edward Salonga

  • Ed Salonga is a Product Designer at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, where he has spent more than five years working in K–12 education. He brings a background in design and education, along with a longstanding personal connection to San Francisco’s Filipino American community in SoMa.

    Ed first joined the SOMACC community as a UC Berkeley Board Fellow in September 2025 and continues to serve as a full board member. He is committed to contributing his experience in design, education, and social enterprise to support SOMACC’s mission. He joined the SOMACC Board in May 2026.

Dr. Bunny McFadden

  • Dr. Bunny McFadden is a lifelong educator, community organizer, and staff member of the Yerba Buena Conservancy. She joined the SOMACC Board of Directors in September 2025, driven by her passion for serving the community, particularly the youth of San Francisco. Bunny is deeply committed to advancing equity in education, expanding access to nature, and strengthening family support systems to help ensure a thriving future for the children in our community.

Katharine Greenbaum

  • Katharine Greenbaum serves as Executive Director of the Children’s Creativity Museum, SOMACC’s neighbor in Yerba Buena Gardens. A San Francisco resident and mother of two, Katharine is deeply committed to ensuring access to high-quality child care for families across the City.

    She holds a Master of Public Policy from UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy, a BS in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Certificate in Early Education Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Katharine joined the SOMACC Board in May 2026.

Stacey
Swain Campos

  • Stacey Swain Campos is the Product Manager at the Housing Development for the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation. She worked at SOMACC as a preschool teacher, assistant site manager, and business coordinator from 2013 to 2019. Before SOMACC, she was a preschool teacher at Compass Children’s Center, a fellow Haas Fund Model Center Program, from 2008 to 2013. After earning her Bachelor’s Degree from UC Berkeley in 2019, Stacey pursued her passion for serving the San Francisco community through housing support and development in the Tenderloin District. She joined the SOMACC Board in 2024.

Alison Colins

  • Alison Collins brings two decades of cross-sector experience spanning technology, executive search, and municipal government, with expertise in leadership, program management, and organizational strategy. Throughout her career, she has been a dedicated supporter of organizations serving children, families, and communities, including the YMCA, United Way, Mission Economic Development Agency, and the City of San Francisco’s Mayor’s Youth Employment and Education Program.

    Alison holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Master of Public Affairs from UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy. She joined the SOMACC Board in May 2026.

South of Market Child Care, Inc. (SOMACC) complies with the Sunshine Ordinance as a nonprofit doing business with the City and County of San Francisco. The public is welcome to attend our board meetings. SOMACC's Board of Directors includes community members, and its financial records are available for public inspection.