PRESIDENT

Rachel Kozkowski

Rachel serves as President of the Board of Directors, bringing six years of dedicated involvement with Spinsters of San Francisco. Originally from Michigan, she moved to San Francisco in 2018 after spending time overseas and has found the city to be her true home through the Spinsters community.

As a Manager at a children's hospital in the Bay Area, Rachel brings over 10 years of healthcare experience spanning consulting, non-profit, and hospital settings. Her professional background perfectly complements her leadership role, having previously served as Membership Experience Director from 2023 to 2024 and participated in several committees as both member and co-chair.

What excites Rachel most about her presidential role is the opportunity to pay forward the warm, inclusive welcome she received when first joining Spinsters. She's passionate about fostering the same sense of connection and community that has made her closest friendships and created unforgettable memories throughout the Bay Area—from learning to ski for the first time to exploring Napa and Sonoma.

Rachel is a devoted foodie who loves exploring different San Francisco neighborhoods, learning their history, wandering local shops, and trying new restaurants. Her favorite city recommendation is simply wandering different neighborhoods to discover their unique character, local businesses, and culinary offerings.

Vice President

Harinder Mundi

Harinder serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors, now in her third year with Spinsters of San Francisco. Born and raised in New Jersey, she's a proud Rutgers University alumnus who has made San Francisco her home while building a career as a customer experience strategist for an enterprise software company.

In her board role, Harinder organizes two major fundraising events: Fleet or Flight and Legacy Benefit, both supporting SOSF's non-profit partner, Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.). Her previous experience as Community Events Co-Chair, where she organized large-scale member events, has prepared her well for these significant responsibilities.

Harinder is thrilled to foster community within what she describes as "a San Francisco institution." She's passionate about carrying on the legacy of an organization rooted in connection and philanthropy, feeling grateful to be surrounded by like-minded, supportive women dedicated to giving back to the city.

What keeps Harinder engaged with Spinsters is the exceptional community of women she wouldn't have otherwise met, plus the meaningful opportunity to give back to her chosen hometown. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, park days, and pottery. Her favorite San Francisco recommendation is the perfect combination of sandwiches and parks—whether it's Lucinda's with Alamo Square Park or Molinari's with Washington Square Park.

Communications Director

Jaselin Drown

As Communications Director for Spinsters of San Francisco, Jaselin Drown leads the strategy behind the organization’s storytelling, brand voice, and member communications. She ensures that every message — from newsletters to social media to event announcements — reflects Spinsters’ values of community, service, and connection. Jaselin is passionate about creating clear, inspiring narratives that strengthen engagement across members and partners alike.

A Bay Area native, Jaselin has built her career in marketing, specializing in content and communications. She brings professional expertise in campaign strategy, copywriting, and digital engagement, skills that help elevate Spinsters’ presence and impact. She’s been part of Spinsters for several years and has stayed because of the incredible friendships, the leadership opportunities, and the chance to give back to the San Francisco community.

In her free time, Jaselin enjoys yoga, the gym, reading, traveling, and investing in creative projects like writing. She also prioritizes quality time with friends and her partner, and loves exploring the Bay Area’s food and cultural scene.

This year, Jaselin’s goals as Communications Director are to build consistent, creative communications channels, highlight the voices of Spinsters members, and help expand the organization’s reach across San Francisco.

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Kate Christian

Kate serves as Finance Director, bringing her passion for diving deeper into non-profit operations and financial management while ensuring transparency for all members. A Bay Area native, Kate was born in San Francisco and raised in the East Bay before spending 12 years in the Midwest and Texas, eventually returning to California where her heart belongs.

Professionally, Kate works as a Senior Manager in consulting, specializing in customer strategy work within healthcare and retail industries. She holds an undergraduate degree in IT Management and an MBA in Marketing & Innovation, providing her with a comprehensive business background that serves the organization well.

What keeps Kate engaged with Spinsters is simply "the people"—she describes it as a great community filled with wonderful women she wouldn't have otherwise met. She particularly values Spinsters as a meaningful way to give back to her hometown and contribute to the San Francisco community.

Kate's enthusiasm extends beyond her professional and volunteer commitments. She enjoys hiking, cooking, and biking in her free time. Her favorite San Francisco recommendation: the double-cross trail from Fort Funston to Levi's Plaza—a roughly 15-mile walk that offers a comprehensive exploration of the city for those up for the

Membership Experience Director

Carol Wong

Carol serves as Membership Experience Director, bringing her passion for creating meaningful connections and ensuring every member feels included and supported. Originally from Sunnyvale, CA, she holds a B.A. in International Studies from UC Irvine and currently works as Director of Retail Programs for a product content management and syndication solution platform that helps brands and retailers deliver consistent, enriched product data across all channels.

Her role focuses on welcoming new members and fostering the sense of community that makes Spinsters special. What excites Carol most about her position is the opportunity to help create meaningful connections and make sure every member feels included and supported. Some of her favorite moments in Spinsters have been when she's gotten to plan events that bring people together, and now she gets to do that in a way that directly shapes members' experience.

Carol is especially excited to welcome new members and help them find their place in the organization—whether that's through the New Member Tea, their first committee, or just connecting them with others who share their interests. At the same time, she's looking forward to building on the traditions and experiences that make Spinsters so special for returning members.

What keeps Carol in Spinsters are the friendships she's built and the strong sense of community she's found. When she moved back to San Francisco in 2018 after spending over seven years working abroad in Hong Kong, she was looking for a way to find community and build meaningful friendships. Her involvement in the Community Events Committee and later as Co-Chair showed her how special this group of women is.

Membership Recruitment Director

Yumi Yi

Yumi serves as Recruitment Director, bringing her enthusiasm for the shared Prospective New Member (PNM) experience that bonds all Spinnies together. She currently works as a clinical pharmacist, bringing her professional precision and care to her role in growing the organization's membership.

What excites Yumi most about her position is the opportunity to make a lasting impact on Spinsters by recruiting like-minded women who will continue the organization's legacy and mission. She understands firsthand the transformative power of the PNM experience and is passionate about ensuring future members have that same meaningful introduction to the community.

Yumi's commitment to Spinsters stems from her fellow Spinnies—the remarkable women who make up this organization. She recognizes the unique bond shared by members and is dedicated to finding new women who will contribute to and benefit from this special community.

In her personal time, Yumi enjoys travel, yoga, scuba diving, and jogging. Her top San Francisco recommendation is Bar Crudo's happy hour oysters.

Yumi's combination of professional healthcare experience and personal passion for community building makes her perfectly suited to welcome new members into the Spinsters family while maintaining the high standards and values that define the organization.

Philanthropy Director

Melissa Villalobos

Melissa serves as Philanthropy Director, dedicated to strengthening Spinsters' partnership with Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) and overseeing meaningful volunteer initiatives across the San Francisco Bay Area. From Linden, California, she works as Senior Marketing and Sales Operations Manager at a technology startup focused on protecting and enhancing the electrical grid. 

Melissa's role centers on coordinating impactful volunteer opportunities and ensuring Spinsters maintains its strong commitment to giving back to the San Francisco community. Her professional background in marketing and operations brings valuable organizational skills to managing the partnership with R.O.C.K. and developing new philanthropic initiatives.

What drives Melissa in her philanthropy work is the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families throughout the Bay Area. She understands that Spinsters' impact extends far beyond its membership, reaching into the broader community through meaningful volunteer work and financial support.

Melissa's commitment to service reflects the core values that initially drew her to Spinsters—the combination of friendship, personal growth, and community impact. She believes strongly in the organization's mission of bringing together like-minded women who are dedicated to making a positive difference.

In her free time, Melissa enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, practicing French, and collecting vinyl records. Her top San Francisco recommendation is The Spruce burger, where she appreciates the wonderful ambiance and excellent service.