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OEWD Dream Keeper Initiative programs

Dream Keeper Initiative sponsored programs and services for San Francisco's Black communities that are supported by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD).

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Overview

The Dream Keeper Initiative (DKI) is an intergenerational effort that aims to ensure San Francisco’s diverse Black communities are experiencing joy, feelings of safety, advancing educationally and economically, are holistically healthy, and are thriving. Learn more about the Dream Keeper Initiative

About

The Office of Economic and Workforce Development is committed to advancing an equitable economic recovery that creates a more resilient San Francisco, and is proud to partner with the San Francisco Human Rights Commission’s Dream Keeper Initiative to address economic justice through catalytic economic and workforce programming.

Community Economic Development Division

Alexander AnkromCommunity Development Grant Specialist
Larry McClendonSmall Business and Community Affairs Manager

Workforce Development Division

Franz LaoHealthCare Academy Manager
Adrian OwensSenior Workforce Program SpecialistDream Keeper Initiative
Tai Seals-JacksonSenior Community Engagement Specialist
Carmen TowlerSenior Workforce Program SpecialistDream Keeper Initiative

Business Development Division (Nonprofit Sector)

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Jerry TrotterNonprofit Resource Development Specialist

Contracts

Adri AlmaguerFiscal Compliance Specialist
Andres SalasContracts and Grants Manager

Data

Reniya DinkinsResearch and Evaluation Analyst
Anna WongIS Product Solutions and Business Analyst

Request public records

Submit requests for the OEWD Dream Keeper Initiative programs.