Welcome to the San Francisco chapter of Young Ambassadors for Opportunity, a supporter of Opportunity International.

We’re a group of passionate, globally-minded young professionals who have come together to raise awareness about microfinance in the San Francisco Bay Area through fun and engaging events.

Come check out any one of our happy hours, BBQs, events with international guest speakers, and our annual gala. Find more info about our current events at the link below and contact us if you’d like to learn more.

Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to welcoming you to the YAO – San Francisco chapter!

Leadership Team

Chelsea Jacobs (Co-Chair)
Allison Altdoerffer (Co-Chair)
Amanda Sandler (Secretary)
Barbie Lucio (Marketing Chair)
Adriana Johnson (Social Media)
Alana Aldag
Jeff Bishop
Kelly Dorfman
Joseph Sandler

Core Members

Tara Blaker
Matthew Brown
David Pearce
Karl Skare
Jessie Wild
Corey Wood
Myles VanderWeele

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Jan102013

Cracking the Code on Food Security: YAO Leader Samantha Snabes Uses Technology to End Hunger

“The Opportunity International Conference changed my life,” says Young Ambassador Samantha Snabes. The fall 2011 conference, says the NASA “social entrepreneur in residence,” was the moment when she became inspired to take action to do her part to end global poverty. Shortly thereafter, she became part of Young Ambassadors for Opportunity (YAO) and is currently working…

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