Cindy joins the San Francisco Public Health Foundation team, bringing more than 30 years of public health and nonprofit leadership experience. Throughout her career, she has been committed to strengthening access to care, advancing health equity, and building partnerships that improve the health and well-being of communities.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Cindy served for nearly seven years as Executive Director of Health Outreach Partners, a national nonprofit that works with health centers, public health organizations, and community partners to improve access to care for underserved communities. Prior, she spent many years with Planned Parenthood, most recently as Senior Regional Director for Planned Parenthood Northern California, overseeing health center operations in San Francisco and Contra Costa counties.

A San Francisco native with deep roots in the city, Cindy began her health care career as a volunteer at the Haight Ashbury Free Clinic, an experience that sparked her lifelong commitment to improve equitable access to care. Returning to serve San Francisco through the Public Health Foundation represents a meaningful next chapter in that commitment.

Cindy is a graduate of the Clinic Leadership Institute, a joint venture of the Healthforce Center at UCSF and the Blue Shield Foundation of California and holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from UC Santa Cruz. She also serves on the Board of Save The Bay.

Outside of work, Cindy enjoys hiking throughout the Bay Area, paddleboarding on the Russian River, live music, spending time with her two sons, Justin and William, and cheering on the San Francisco Giants.

Kanyanta Nkonde is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with over a decade of experience. Her career spans various sectors, including non-profit organizations, government, and public schools. In her operational accounting roles, Kanyanta has been instrumental in ensuring seamless behind-the-scenes financial management. Her extensive on-the-job experience has equipped her with a well-rounded skill set, enabling her to navigate the practical realities of financial operations effectively. Kanyanta’s interpersonal abilities further enhance her capability to manage and maintain smooth financial processes. Kanyanta holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Business Administration. Beyond her professional achievements, she is deeply passionate about community upliftment and is committed to the principles of UBUNTU, emphasizing the interconnectedness and shared humanity within her community. Kanyanta joined the foundation in 2024.

Arturo Soriano is a pro-active and results-oriented accounting professional with years of experience in all phases of accounting and financial reporting, in various industries. He has honed the skill of analyzing data, performing audits, and examining internal control procedures. With a solid background in and knowledge of financial analysis, his detail-oriented approach leverages his strong planning and organizational abilities. Arturo’s communication brings professionalism with a little levity when needed. His discipline shines through with proven abilities to juggle multiple priorities efficiently under time pressure and able to meet the deadlines that best support the community the Foundation serves. Arturo is an enthusiastic team player that joined our team in 2025.

Kitty Thornton is a Program Coordinator at the San Francisco Public Health Foundation. There she manages the Requests for Proposals and contracts process for grant recipients and consultants in partnership with our colleagues at the San Francisco Department of Public Health for a variety of programs. She provides support to our funded partners for everything from invoicing to budget modifications and meeting contract deliverables and requirements. Kitty holds a BA from New York University and an MPH from the University of San Francisco. Prior to working at the Foundation, Kitty worked for the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s Tobacco Free Project where she managed media campaigns and qualitative research grants. Kitty joined the Foundation in 2019.