Board Of Directors
CO FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF COMUNICATIONS
Frank Noto
Frank Noto is a co-founder and board member of Stop Crime SF and Stop Crime Action. He also serves on his neighborhood association board and a community foundation. He began his community service advocating for civil rights at the age of 14 in support of the Rumsford Fair Housing Act. A native Californian, he moved to San Francisco after overseas service as an Army officer. He then began a professional career in community organizing and public opinion research. Frank doesn’t change his loyalties easily. The son of a Brooklyn native, he grew up idolizing Jackie Robinson and Roy Campanella, and remains a Dodger fan after almost 50 years in Giants’ land. He is passionate about public safety, creating housing for everyone, public policy, and family, not necessarily in that order. He and wife Mary live 20 yards away from Willie Mays’ former house.
PRESIDENT
Karina Velasquez
Karina, originally hailing from Caracas, Venezuela, has made the San Francisco Bay Area her home for over two decades. As a dedicated immigration attorney in private practice, she is deeply passionate about addressing and advocating for local San Francisco issues. She is a member of Chief Scott’s Civilian Advisory Board Outside of her professional life, Karina finds joy and relaxation in the great outdoors, embracing nature whenever she can.
Hatun Noguera
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Hatun Noguera has served on several Boards of Directors, including as president of the Coalition for SF Neighborhoods (CSFN) and vice president of the Miraloma Park Improvement Club (MPIC). He was a volunteer Guardian ad Litem in San Francisco for eight years, advocating for youths in the foster care system. Hatun also fostered two teenage boys who had faced abuse and homelessness for being gay. An equality activist, Hatun co-edited two pro-affirming LGBT books and worked for the cause in both the U.S. and London. His public service has been recognized with certificates from the SF Board of Supervisors, Hon. Gavin Newsom, and others.
DIRECTOR OF ELDERS SAFETY
Marlene Tran (陳美玲)
Marlene Tran, a resolute educator, and community activist, immigrated to San Francisco as a teenager and spent over 35 years teaching at SFUSD and SF City College. Known for her tireless advocacy in District 10's "Forgotten Valley," she championed safety initiatives, expanded educational programs, and fought for affordable housing and job training. Marlene's efforts earned her numerous accolades, including a "Lifetime Achievement Award" and recognition as a "Bay Area Hero." She continues to serve on boards and commissions, advocating passionately for immigrant and equal rights, leaving a lasting impact on her community.
DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT
Susan Fisch
After retiring from a 43-year insurance career, Susan Fisch joined the Board at AmTrust Financial Services in 2010, serving on the Audit and Compensation Committees. She has also been a member of the Park Precinct Community Police Advisory Board and the board of Oakes Children’s Center. In February 2024, Susan joined the StopCrime SF Board, serving on the Judge Report and Audit Committees and leading volunteer onboarding. Additionally, she started a Neighborhood Watch group and serves as a docent for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.
TREASURER
Everest Mwamba
Everest Mwamba was born in Zaire, which is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As a teenager he started to make his way to San Francisco after stopping in Belgium and Switzerland to acquire his education. The tenacity that it took for Everest to take that journey on his own is the same spirit that you will find when you meet him. He is gracious & happy and respects the opportunities we have living in this country after experiencing many places. Everest’s ability to focus on important tasks and get things to the finish line is clear. If you want to meet a disciplined person…you must meet Everest. He is committed to his family, his clients, and finally his love of fitness.
Paulina Fayer (孔寶蓮)
DIRECTOR
Paulina is a public safety advocate with a focus on mental health. She has pushed for important legislation that has been implemented and is in process. Most recently, she helped petition the Supreme Court to overturn the Ninth Circuit Court's ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson, allowing San Francisco and other cities to connect more homeless people with services. Paulina supports local and state candidates who champion public safety, through community organizing, including hosting forums, serving on boards that make forward-thinking endorsements, and fundraising. Earlier this year, she helped get the Democrats for Change elected to the DCCC.
DIRECTOR
Stephanie Lehman
Stephanie is a former Delegate to the California Democratic Party. She has worked on multiple campaigns ranging from Supervisor races to DA races, to the Chesa Boudin recall and she continues to focus her energy on public safety issues. She regularly provides public comment at the police commission meetings as well as research Commission policy. She recently participated in a working group responsible for writing a direct general order for SFOD. Stephanie is a member of Chief Scott’s Civilian Advisory Board. Stephanie was part of the working group that produced the first ever judge report card to provide SF voters with objective data regarding judges up for re-election. Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Attorney.
DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING
Anna Kearny
Anna, a fifth-generation San Franciscan, studied Interior Architecture, Fine Art, and Industrial Design at the Academy of Art College. Independent at 15, she balanced early college admission with full-time work. For 30 years, Anna was a freelance stylist and sold commissioned art. She taught at Guidepost Montessori since 2013. Active in public service, Anna volunteers on various boards and committees. Anna lives in San Francisco with her husband, Phil Kearney, a prosecutor, and their two sons. They enjoy zip-lining, fishing, paddling, hiking, and walking their dog, Sonny.
DIRECTOR
Lily Ho
Lily Ho is a native San Franciscan and a tireless advocate for public safety. She has served on the board of Huckleberry Youth Programs for 9 years, advocating for a progressive juvenile justice system. She is also an elected member of the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee, the governing body of the San Francisco Democratic Party.
DIRECTOR
Tyler Clemons
Tyler was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He earned an MS in Computer Science from The Ohio State University, where he also met his wife. In 2019, Tyler relocated to the Bay Area, eventually settling in San Francisco in 2020 to pursue a career as a tech engineer. Tyler is motivated to work for public safety and, in his free time, enjoys reading, watching college football, and traveling.
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About SCSF
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