Experience

(In chronological order)

Arc5 Ventures

• Board Advisor, Jul 2025 – Present

Microsoft Guinness World Record

• Participant, Apr 2025

We did it! Together, we set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most people to take an online multi-level artificial intelligence lesson in 24 hours, with 126,151 participants. We earned this incredible milestone as a team during the global kickoff of the Microsoft AI Skills Fest on April 8, 2025. This achievement reflects the incredible power of community and a shared passion for learning and innovation. Every participant contributed to this milestone—whether just starting out or building advanced AI skills. It’s a collective celebration of dedication and the commitment to shaping the future of AI education together.

US Capital Global, San Francisco, CA

• Consultant, Mar 2025 – Present

Office Beacon LLC, Los Angeles, CA

• Ambassador, Dec 2024 – Present

Independent In-Home Supportive Services, San Francisco, CA

• In-Home Supportive Services Provider (43 hrs/wk), Jul 2024 – Present
• Caregiver (unpaid 77 hrs/wk)

My days are now filled with “dooties” – using an acrotic to explain being a caregiver now.

(D)uty redefined — beyond boardrooms, it’s bedside care, daily dignity, and devotion without clock-out.
(O)verwhelm accepted — chaos doesn’t ask for permission, it just moves in and teaches its own discipline.
(O)thers first — not as a sacrifice, but as a reflection of strength forged in empathy and hard-won wisdom.
(T)ime bends — workweeks used to end, now they just reshape; rhythm returns, but the tempo changes.
(I)dentity shifts — exec, leader, child, caretaker; each role bleeding into the next, yet none less true.
(E)ndurance deepens — not in hours worked, but in love offered, frustrations weathered, and growth witnessed.
(S)elf rebuilt — alongside them, you’re growing too; a quiet becoming, not in title, but in presence.

Maintain Certified Food Safety Manager credentials and active membership with SEIU Local 2015.

Golden Gate Fortune Cookies, San Francisco, CA

• Non-executive Director, Mar 2024 – Present

Sports Philanthropy Network, Chicago, IL

• San Francisco Chapter Leadership Council Member / Ambassador, Jan 2024 – Present

U.S. Selective Service System, Region 3, USA

• Local Board San Francisco, Chairperson, May 2025 – Present
• Local Board Member of California, Jul 2023 – Jul 2043

I serve as a citizen volunteer on a Selective Service Local Board helping to determine which registrants in their respective communities receive deferments, postponements, and/or exceptions based upon established criteria related to conscriptions when reinstituted.

QuSecure, San Mateo, CA

• Board Advisor, Oct 2023 – Present

California Lions Club Multiple District Four Student Speakers Program, San Francisco, CA

• Speech Judge, 2023 – 2025

Future of Problem Solving, FL

• Judge, 2023 – 2025

The Maybach Foundation, San Francisco, CA

• Mentor, 2023 – Present

California State University – East Bay, Hayward, CA

• Big Data Program Advisor, Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
• Big Data Advisory Council Member

Vector Space Biosciences, La Jolla, CA

• Board Advisor, November 2021 – Present  

Health Innovation Technology Lab (HITLAB), Manhatanville, NY

• Women’s Healthtech Initiative, Ambassador, 2021 – 2024

AwakeVC, San Mateo, CA

• Board Advisor, 2020 – Present

Bay Area Security Directors Association, San Francisco, CA

• Board Advisor, Jan 2018 – Present

Vector Space AI, Malta

• Strategic Advisor, Oct 2017 – October 2021

The Hero Club, New York/South Dakota

• Ambassador, Oct 2017 – Present

Presque, Inc, Menlo Park, CA

• Board Advisor, Jan 2017 – Present

Asian American Donor Program, Alameda, CA

• Investment Committee Co-Chair, Aug 2016 – Present

BeChinatown, San Francisco, CA

• Board Member, Jul 2025 – Present
• Co-Founder, President Emeritus, Jul 2016 – Jul 2024
• Pictured with Nancy Pelosi

National Justice Network, San Rafael, CA

• Founding Board Secretary, Nov 2015 – Present

Shoebox Ventures^®, San Francisco, CA

• Founder/Executive Director, Oct 2012 – Present

In 2020, we became an award-winning nonprofit consultancy (Best Organizational Management Consultancy 2020, US Business News) by bridging corporate expertise with community impact. Our unique perspective comes from extensive experience in S&P 500 companies and nonprofit organizations.

We believe in walking alongside our clients, not ahead of them. Our adaptive approach includes:
• Strategic planning and policy development
• Connecting and advising
• Grant narrative crafting
• Operational scaling
• Regulatory compliance guidance
• Supporting community initiatives, impact, and innovation

We do what we believe. For instance, when we first distributed our business cards, we pledged that for each card given, we would plant a tree. Through Trees for the Future, we planted 500 trees in Africa.

Northeast Community Federal Credit Union, San Francisco, CA

• Board Member/Secretary, Dec 2012 – Dec 2018

Participated in the White House Trade Finance Round Table on behalf the the Credit Union.

JPMorganChase, San Francisco, CA
Apr 2011 – Jul 2024 (13 yrs, 4 mos) | United States | On-site

Career Progression:
Heritage First Republic

• Team Lead, PBCS Analytics Team – Consumer & Community Banking (Oct 2023 – Jul 2024)
• VP, PBCS Analytics and Development – Deposit Services (Jul 2023 – Oct 2023)

First Republic Bank:

• VP, PBCS Analytics and Development (2022 – Jul 2023)
• Co-VP, Special Services (2021)
• VP, Head of Data Quality & Reporting (2020)
• Senior Quality Control Director (2019)
• Quality Control Director (2018)
• Senior Quality Control Manager (2017)
• Manager, Multi-Vesting Special Project (2015)
• Senior Documentation Compliance Manager (2014)
• Manager, Operation Strategy (2011)

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Leadership and Process Improvement:
  • Oversaw the PBCS Analytics Team, leading cross-functional efforts to enhance data analytics, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency.
  • Implemented innovative solutions, such as automating transfers for Qualifile Reports, resulting in measurable operational improvements.
• Data Quality and Compliance:
  • Spearheaded organizational efforts in data quality control and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and internal standards.
  • Served as Deposits Data Champion, promoting data integrity across lines of business.
• Strategic Initiatives:
  • Supported our customers like the SBA Paycheck Protection Program Initiative (2020), providing critical financial support during the pandemic.
  • Championed Reverse Wire Simplification to streamline operations and enhance customer experience.
• Community and Employee Engagement:
  • Recognized as Community Engagement Volunteers of the Year (2018) for outstanding contributions to social impact initiatives.
  • Acted as a Volunteer and Social Ambassador, fostering a culture of collaboration and giving back.

Recognitions and Awards:

• Account Efficiency – 2021
• Sales & Service Award: PBCS Leadership – 2021
• Continuous Process Improvement Champions: PBCS B-SPIRED Team – 2021
• Continuous Process Improvement Innovator: Automated Transfer for Qualifile Reports – 2021
• SBA Paycheck Protection Program Initiative – 2020
• Community Engagement Volunteers of the Year – 2018
• Reverse Wire Simplification Champion – 2017

Certifications:

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• Certified Cyber Risk Specialist
• Certified Financial Crimes Specialist
• Certified Fraud Specialist
• Special Certificate in Money Laundering Risk in New Payment Products & Services

Skills and Expertise:

• Leadership: Team Building · Change Management · Leadership Development
• Operations and Compliance: Quality Assurance · Regulatory Compliance · Operations Management · Business Process Improvement · Financial Regulation
• Technical Proficiency: Data Analysis · Microsoft Office Suite · Project Management · Technical Standards
• Core Competencies: Strategic Thinking · Problem Solving · Critical Thinking · Stakeholder Engagement · Cross-Functional Collaboration · Attention to Detail · Communication Skills · Confidentiality

Founders Space, San Francisco, CA

• Mentor/Advisor/ Connector, Feb 2010-Present

As a mentor, connector, and adviserwith Founders Space since 2010, I have advised startups from around the world on a variety of topics related to their industries, challenges, and growth strategies. My role often involves providing tailored insights, connecting founders with key resources, and helping teams refine their business models and approaches. During my journey, I met Steven at Parisoma in its early days and later connected with Naomi, further enriching my network of innovators and thought leaders.

Highlighted Startups:

💡 Thryve: The world’s first personalized probiotic company, helping people improve their health by understanding the microbes in their bodies.
💡 NeoEyed: A fintech solution using Behavioral AI to detect and prevent fraud by analyzing how users interact with applications.
💡 Virtual Fantasy League: A fantasy sports platform designed for casual gamers and sports enthusiasts.
💡 Backbone: Creator of the Mil-Spec Pad, engineered for durability and performance.
💡 Bokskar: An innovative All-in-One Car Payment™ provider with a unique twist to streamline vehicle payments.
💡 Upstock.io: A cutting-edge Equity Management as a Service platform, offering a framework to help teams organize, extend runway, and distribute equity efficiently.
💡 Case Status: An attorney-client engagement and marketing tool for law firms, enhancing the client experience through streamlined communication and transparency..

Through my work with startups, I’ve gained valuable insights into a wide range of industries, from health and finance to sports and technology, while helping founders turn their visions into reality.

Inspire to Do, San Francisco, CA

• Board Member, Jan 2008 – 2024
• Rio/Olympics 2016: https://vimeo.com/284130961 & https://www.instagram.com/inspiretodo_nonprofit/ 
• India/FIFA 2012: https://www.youtube.com/embed/jbljSE2Uys0?rel=0 
• Beijing/Olympics 2008: https://youtu.be/o8aKwzomIlc?si=yq7DhpZ8dwBo-P4e

Coro Civic for Civic Leadership, San Francisco, CA

• Fellows Candidate Judge, 2008 – 2016

United Nation Global Compact, New York, NY
– Recognition of the Contribution to Communications on Progress Review Project, Jun 2007, Reference 420070618

Law Offices of Johnson Hor, San Francisco, CA
Attorney and Counsellor, Jul 2025 to Present
Attorney and Counsellor, Jul 2003 – Jul 2011

Admissions:

• State Bar of California
• U.S. Court for the Northern District of California
• U.S. Supreme Court

Professional Memberships:

• American Bar Foundation – Life Fellow
• Association of Certified Anti-Money ( laundering ) Specialists – Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
• Association of Certified Financial Crimes Specialists – Certified Financial Crimes Specialist
• Association of Certified Fraud Specialists – Certified Fraud Specialist
• CBANC – Certified Cannabis Banking Professional
• International Cyber Threat Task Force – Certified Cyber Risk Specialist
• Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP) – Registered Trust and Estates Practitioner (TEP®)

Past Memberships:

• American Bar Association
• American Inns of Court
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Lawyers Club of San Francisco
• Lawyers Club of San Francisco Inns of Court
• San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Professional and Community Roles:

• Bar Association of San Francisco:
  • Barristers Pre-Practice Committee Chair (2004 – 2005)
• Conference of California Bar Associations:
  • Delegate (2003 – 2005)
• Lawyers Club of San Francisco:
  • Board Member (Nov 2003 – Apr 2012)
  • Board Secretary (Nov 2006 – May 2008)
  • Scholarship Fund Trustee (Nov 2006 – May 2008)
• National Appellate Advocacy Competition:
  • Judge (2004 & 2005)
• Plaintiff Magazine:
  • Certificate of Appreciation, For Outstanding Contribution ,Apr 2009
• Volunteer Legal Service Program:
  • Family Law and CORP Volunteer (2003 – 2008)

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Successfully operated a private law practice, providing expert legal counsel across a wide range of areas while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Negotiated, drafted, and reviewed complex legal agreements and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Represented clients in judicial and administrative proceedings, achieving favorable outcomes.
• Built and maintained strong professional relationships with clients, legal professionals, and community partners.
• Transitioned practice under Shoebox Ventures in 2011 while working with First Republic Bank.

Skills:

• Legal Issues
• Confidentiality
• Legal Advice
• Building Relationships
• Advocacy and Negotiation

HealthRIGHT 360 ( back then it was Walden House), San Francisco, CA
Feb 2003 – Nov 2009

Career Progression:

• Manager, Quality Improvement, Contracts, Compliance (Jan 2007 – Nov 2009)
• Founding IRB Member / IRB Coordinator (Jun 2007 – Nov 2009)
• Contracts Manager (Jun 2005 – Dec 2006)
• Research, Evaluation, Technology Specialist (Jan 2005 – Jun 2005)
• Contracts & Grants Compliance Specialist (Feb 2003 – Dec 2004)

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

• Grant and Contract Management:
  • Managed a portfolio of 70+ grants totaling over $60 million, including negotiating renewals and justifying budgets.
  • Partnered with government agencies to conduct audits and oversee quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) processes for both agency and community programs.
• Fundraising and Relationship Building:
  • Secured capital development grants exceeding $1 million by building strong partnerships with funders, nonprofits, and the behavioral health community.
  • Maintained collaborative relationships with stakeholders to align funding priorities with organizational goals.
• Health and Safety Leadership:
  • Oversaw the organization’s Health and Safety Program, implementing agency-wide protocols to ensure compliance.
  • Delivered comprehensive training to staff, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
  • Served on the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s Cultural and Linguistic Competency Task Force.
• Institutional Review Board (IRB) Development:
  • Played a critical role in launching the IRB, collaborating with the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) to develop policies.
  • Trained board members, facilitated meetings, and ensured the integrity and ethical standards of research operations.
• Project Management and Compliance:
  • Designed and executed systems to monitor contract compliance and program performance.
  • Provided strategic oversight for research and evaluation initiatives, leveraging data to drive decision-making and program improvements.

Skills and Impact:
Throughout my tenure, I consistently demonstrated expertise in:

• Project Management: Successfully managing complex, multi-faceted projects.
• Relationship Building: Cultivating partnerships across sectors to advance organizational objectives.
• Fundraising: Securing funding to expand services and enhance community impact.
• Commitment to Quality and Ethics: Upholding the highest standards of compliance, integrity, and excellence.

My contributions directly supported organizational success and strengthened the agency’s ability to deliver impactful programs in behavioral health and community development.

University of Phoenix, San Francisco, CA

• Facilitator (Nov 2001 – Aug 2004)
  Taught undergraduate and graduate courses, including:
  • Undergraduate: Technology of the Internet, Technology of the Web
  • Graduate: CIS Contracts, Intellectual Property, Labor, and Ethics

City and County of San Francisco, County Clerk’s Office, San Francisco, CA

• Civil Grand Jury, 2010 – 2011
• Senior Legal Process Clerk, Jun 2001 – Jul 2003
  Managed legal documentation, case filings, and administrative processes.
• Deputy Marriage Commissioner, 2000 – 2015

Electronic Frontier Foundation, San Francisco, CA

• Legal / Tech Volunteer, Apr 2001 – Sep 2003
  Provided legal research and technical assistance, including:
  • Updated National ID site
  • Updated Biometrics
  • Updated Anti-Chilling of Free-Speech

Blumberg Capital, San Francisco, CA

• Independent Contractor, Jun 2009 – Jul 2010
  Assisted with IT-related tasks and systems operations.
• IT Contractor (Jan 2000 – Dec 2001)
  Provided IT support and technical solutions for internal systems.

Visitacion Valley Community Center, San Francisco, CA

• Board Member, 2004-2005

City Marketing (Marketing), San Francisco, CA

• IT Contractor, Jan 2000 – Dec 2021
  Provided technical assistance, including:
  • MAC systems support
  • Weekly data backups
  • Network operations and user administration

Phoenix Leasing, San Rafael, CA

• Tech Equipment Auditor, Jan 2000 – Dec 2000
  • Conducted audits of defunct dotcom companies to evaluate leased hardware.
  • Maintained detailed asset records and secured first right of refusal for key equipment (e.g., network gear, printers, computers, furnishings).

More.com, San Francisco, CA

• Customer Contact and Metrics Specialist, Jan 1999 – Dec 2000
  • Achieved a 3.9/4 performance rating, remaining the last Customer Care Specialist retained during layoffs.
  • Cleared thousands of customer emails efficiently using personalized templates.
  • Managed online chats and phone calls via ACD systems while maintaining high service standards.

Sugoi Networks, San Francisco, CA

• Technical Liaison Assistant (TLA), (Jan 1999 – Dec 1999
  • Contributed to Linux-related discussions on the “Force” listserv.
  • Assisted with the company’s incorporation process.

San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, San Francisco, CA

• Legal/Tech Intern, 1998 – 2001

Curtin Pacific Institute for Criminal Justice, San Francisco, CA

• CTO, 1998 – 2002

California La Raza Lawyers’ Association,San Francisco, CA

• Legal Intern, 1998

Asian Law Caucus, San Francisco, CA

• Volunteer, 1998 – 2001
  • Immigration Law and Employment Law Clinics

Medweb (Telemedicine), San Francisco, CA

• Tech Ops, Aug 1998 – Dec 1999
  • Provided IT support for diverse platforms, including PCs, SUN workstations, Macs, and Cobalt Qubes.
  • Supported Linux, Windows NT, and Mac OS systems.
  • Assisted with software localization for international markets and collaborated across departments (e.g., shipping, accounts receivable, and marketing).

ABAR Contractor, San Francisco, CA 

Chevron,  Aug 1997 – Dec 2000, San Francisco, CA

• Timelog Coordinator & Tape Backup Administrator
  • Managed NT, NetWare, and Vantive platforms. Provided technical support for FrontPage and PC systems.
• Strategic Planning & Quality
  • Created executive-level presentations and reports, supported leadership teams, and provided administrative assistance.
• North American Finished Lubricants
  • Developed a Lotus Notes database and trained marketing assistants.
  • Oversaw 4H tractor campaign initiatives.
• Base Oils Products
  • Designed tanker management databases and conducted financial analyses.
• Market Segment Management
  • Coordinated marketing projects and ensured TSCA export compliance.

Levi Strauss & Co, Jun 1995 – Jun 1997, San Francisco, CA

• Proship/DataEase Administrator
  • Created an HTML-based PROSHIP Intranet guide.
  • Audited express shipments and evaluated LTL RFPs for cost-effectiveness.
• Other Roles: Floor Receptionist, Sr. Admin Assistant, Sr. Secretary, and Transportation Analyst.

LP Group, San Francisco, CA

• CTO, 1995 – 2005
  • Collaborated on grassroots organizing efforts, including a successful campaign to save St. Luke’s Hospital.

Austronesia, Inc., Delaware

• VP / 10% Shareholder, 1994-1995
  • Traded ETAC/AMPS Cellular phones internationally.

DotObjects (Tech), San Francisco, CA

• Value-Added Reseller / System Integrator, Jun 1992 – Apr 2011
  • Founded a technology-focused business targeting telecommunications.
  • Launched an ISP from the ground up with Linux, 386 hardware, some routers, and firewalls. Hired and trained a small team. We installed, programmed, tested, broke, rebuilt everything, etc. ISP was up an running in 72 hours. We continued to provide support as needed.
  • Partnered with Microsoft for the Office 1995 launch.
  • Configured Linux systems and implemented core internet services.
  • Pro Bono Services included migrating Electronic Frontier Foundation’s donor database from Blackbaud to their internal systems.

Suzanne Clark Productions (Entertainment), San Francisco, CA

• Cameraman and A/R Clerk, 1990 – 1994

Surety Life (Insurance), San Francisco, CA

• Unit Manager, 1990 – 1992