Our Team

Thrilled to be joining the team at San Francisco Parent Coalition. An accomplished product management professional with experience in the financial, automotive and social marketing sectors, Geri discovered her passion for organizing school communities while serving on the leadership teams at her family’s SFUSD elementary and middle schools. She is deeply committed to advocacy, social justice, and elevating the voices of parents and students. Originally from the East Coast, Geri moved to San Francisco in 2006 and is the proud mom of two SFUSD students. She is excited to contribute to the impactful work of SF Parents.

Proud parent of 2 Lafayette Elementary students who has been active in his school community as a volunteer, whether as VP of Communications for the PTA or running the Lost & Found. Eliot became a Noon Monitor in the Spring 2021 to help with school reopening, then recognizing the need for substitute teachers, went through that process, and has served as a long term substitute for multiple teacher vacancies. With a professional background working at small advertising agencies and impact-focused startups, Eliot is excited to be joining SF Parents to help with communications and growth.

Has devoted herself to improving educational outcomes for students, families, and communities for well over 15 years. Prior to joining SF Parents, she was responsible for leading the program and evaluation team at CollegeSpring, an organization focused on increasing opportunities for postsecondary pathways for first-generation college students. Before joining CollegeSpring, Nichole worked at Reading Partners, where she managed program quality, provided executive oversight of an after-school initiative, and served as regional director and program manager in the Silicon Valley region. She also has experience working in the early care and education field, where she recruited and trained college students to serve as AmeriCorps members in preschool classrooms across San Francisco. Nichole holds an MPA in nonprofit administration and a bachelor’s degree in child and adolescent development, both from San Francisco State University. As a proud parent of two current SFUSD students, Nichole’s passion for improving educational outcomes is personal and deeply rooted.

Born and raised in San Francisco to parents and grandparents who have a long-standing history of advocacy in the city of San Francisco. With a passion for equity and justice, she brings over 5 years of experience working within SFUSD and partnering with many community and faith-based organizations in efforts to bring change in how black students and families are supported here in San Francisco. As a parent of two alumni SFUSD students Lila understands the importance of an equitable and quality education. Lila is energized by learning from and empowering black families to become change-makers in the academic world. She believes all students no matter their background or zip code deserve a high quality education. She holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), and a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in public policy from Southern University and A&M College, Louisiana.

Giovanna Soto is excited to rejoin the world of education advocacy and organizing. Prior to a brief stint in tech, Giovanna studied Political Science at UC Berkeley and is a SFUSD Alum(Rooftop K-8 and Lowell HS). She served on the SF Youth Commission and interned at former Assemblymember Chiu’s office. At Berkeley, she fundraised to promote Latina empowerment and community on campus. On her time off, she enjoys quality time with her senior dog and spirited games of pickleball with friends.

Believes that motivated children and engaged families are the future of this world. She has worked as a preschool teacher and family engagement coordinator for more than 15 years. Now, as Center Director and Family Advocate in an organization at Richmond, she is happy to also work as a Bilingual Parent Organizer with SF Parent Coalition. Eva majored in Translation at Ricardo Palma University and in Tourism Administration in Lima, Peru. There, she studied Early Childhood Education and Health and Human Services at Contra Costa College. Eva aspires to continue sharing her knowledge and helping families and their children succeed.