About

Citizen Hope empowers people to bring about change through community action, political activism and social networking.

2008 was the beginning of an unprecedented movement toward greater social and political engagement. Here in the Bay Area, we’ve created a vibrant and diverse political community capable of influencing the direction of our country. We feel it is our responsibility to continue to build upon these gains in efforts to impact our collective future.

Citizen Hope has three primary responsibilities:

SOCIAL NETWORK: Citizen Hope provides a platform and space for those who seek to make an impact on their world so that they may collaborate, dialogue and act. The fact that we are coming together is as important and powerful as the causes we come together for.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Citizen Hope partners with, and volunteers for, causes and organizations in its community. Our focus is on activities that expand hope and opportunity for those in need.

POLITICAL ACTION: Citizen Hope is an agent of change and acts directly in any political and social efforts that seek to implement its collective vision for the future. Citizen Hope is especially interested in opportunities to educate its members about critical political and social issues.

By uniting attendees through awareness, activism and service, we build our political and social community and push forward our shared values and goals.

We hope that you will join us and be part of this unique and exciting form of socializing, activism, and involvement.
Founding Members (still in formation): Adam Borelli, Adam Davis, Akshay Verma, Aimee Allison, Albert Hwu, Alex Randolph, Anhoni Patel, Ashley Paige White Stern, Bouapha Toommaly, Brian Wang, Che Hashim, Chris Jackson, Chris Vaeth, Colbert Tse, Dan Nguyen-Tan, Dexter Ligot-Gordon, Emily Lam, Eric Casher, Erin Haney, Francis Tsang, Genevieve Jopanda, Geoff King, Hilary Sledge, Jason Overman, Joe Brilliant, Johanna Silva Waki, John Harabedian, Josh Fryday, John Gavin, Justin Roja, Katie Muehlenkamp, Keesa Ocampo, Keith Kamisugi, Kenya Wheeler, Kristy Young, Larry Handerhan, Lindsey Adams, London Breed, Luke Klipp, Manny Black, Marika Goodrich, Marlon Harrison, Mary Rickles, Masood Ordikhani, Matt Haney, Meena Harris, Mica Estremera, Nate Mezmer, Nora Vargas, Paul Hogarth, Phil Broussard, Rasheen Smith, Raven Brooks, Rebecca Prozan, Rich Pio Roda, Rohini Gupta, Rocky Fernandez, Ryan Seashore, Sake-1, Sam Isaac, Skyler Porras, Stephanie Ong, Steve Ngo, Suleman Hansia, Sunny Angulo, Susan Christian, Susana Telles, Tina Lee, Virg Cristobal, William Zeier, Zhaldee Sadie.

Steering Committee (still in formation): Steve Ngo, Nate Mezmer, Meena Harris, Eric Casher, Matt Haney, Akshay Verma, Raven Brooks, Keesa Ocampo, Genevieve Jopanda, Masood Ordikhani, Ryan Seashore, Erin Haney, Kristy Young, Lindsay Adams, Ashley Paige White Stern, Rich Pio Roda, Stephanie Ong, Adam Davis.

Exec Committee: Matt Haney, Steve Ngo, Meena Harris, Nate Mezmer, Eric Casher