Dear sf.citi members,
sf.citi continues to grow and diversify its membership, reflecting the dynamic landscape of San Francisco’s technology ecosystem. In 2025, we welcomed Anthropic and Lime as new members, expanding our reach into the fields of artificial intelligence and urban mobility.
Our Board of Directors also grew stronger, with new additions from Comcast, Waymo, and Zoox, joining long-standing leaders from Google, Microsoft, AT&T, and Goodreads. This mix of established and emerging innovators reinforces sf.citi’s role as the convening voice of the city’s tech industry.
We also celebrated the leadership and contributions of Rebecca Prozan and Kate O’Sullivan, whose service on the board helped shape sf.citi’s advocacy and community engagement efforts. Their commitment to bridging public policy and innovation continues to inspire the next chapter of our work.
Rebecca Prozan
For 11 years, Rebecca Prozan has helped guide sf.citi and shape San Francisco’s tech policy landscape. As a founding board member and longtime Board President, she has been instrumental in navigating some of the city’s most consequential policy debates, ensuring sf.citi remains a constructive partner to both the tech industry and local government.
Her leadership anchored sf.citi’s work on issues ranging from shuttle bus policy and the proposed tech cafeteria ban to major tax proposals—including the pivotal 2024 Prop M reform. Throughout the pandemic and the city’s evolving relationship with remote work, Rebecca championed innovation while prioritizing collaboration with elected officials and community stakeholders.
Beyond sf.citi, Rebecca brings a distinguished two-decade career in public service, nonprofit leadership, and tech public affairs. As Google’s Director of West Region Government Affairs and Public Policy, she oversaw municipal engagement across 11 states, guided multi-million-dollar regional investments, and developed programs linking technology with community needs.
Rebecca’s steady guidance has helped ensure sf.citi remains a responsive, forward-thinking force in shaping a responsible and engaged tech community. We are deeply grateful for her service and leadership.
Kate O’Sullivan
This year, we also extend our sincere thanks to Vice Chair Kate O’Sullivan as she concludes her service on the sf.citi Board. With nearly two decades at Microsoft and leadership spanning external affairs, digital diplomacy, and competition policy, Kate has been a thoughtful and respected voice within our community.
Her partnership has strengthened sf.citi’s role as a convener in the tech sector, helping ensure member perspectives are represented with nuance, collaboration, and integrity. Kate’s insight and dedication have made a lasting impact, and we are truly appreciative of her contributions.
Warm regards,
sf.citi Board of Directors
WHO WE ARE
San Francisco Citizens Initiative for Technology and Innovation (sf.citi) is the leading technology trade association in San Francisco, representing dozens of the world’s foremost tech companies that collectively employ tens of thousands of San Franciscans. Our mission is to ensure the tech industry has a strong voice in shaping policies and initiatives that affect innovation, the economy, and the future of our city. We bring together leaders from the tech, municipal, nonprofit, and political communities to address San Francisco’s most pressing challenges. Our vision is to keep our members politically engaged and ensure sf.citi is recognized as a leading voice of San Francisco’s tech industry.
Learn more about sf.citi’s work in 2025
WE BUILD CONNECTIONS THAT SHAPE SAN FRANCISCO
Each year, sf.citi brings together leaders from technology, government, and the community to explore innovation’s role in shaping San Francisco’s future. Our programs spark conversation, strengthen civic partnerships, and connect the tech industry to the city it calls home.
Public Policy Briefing: Sports & Tech (with Verizon)
sf.citi’s Sports & Tech Public Policy Briefing, hosted at Verizon’s Innovation Lab, brought together leaders from the Bay Area’s sports, civic, and tourism industries to explore how large-scale events can create lasting, positive community impact. Panelists included representatives from Bay FC, the Bay Area Host Committee, SF Travel, and Supervisor Stephen Sherrill. Attended by dozens of tech industry leaders, this event showcased sf.citi’s role in convening cross-sector conversations that drive both innovation and civic benefit.
Gubernatorial Candidate Conversations
Through a series of gubernatorial candidate conversations, sf.citi offered members unique access to California’s next generation of leadership. These discussions with candidates, including Katie Porter and former candidate Toni Atkins, who discussed the state’s policy priorities around technology, housing, workforce, and innovation. By facilitating direct dialogue between policymakers and industry, sf.citi strengthened its mission to ensure the tech community’s voice is heard in shaping California’s future.
Connected Our Telecom Members
sf.citi convened its telecom members—Verizon, AT&T, and Comcast—for a conversation with leadership from San Francisco’s Committee on Information Technology (COIT). The discussion addressed broadband expansion, infrastructure investment, and the city’s digital equity priorities. This engagement advanced sf.citi’s ongoing effort to align industry expertise with the city’s long-term connectivity and innovation goals.
Tech Leaders Rally Behind The Portal
sf.citi members joined Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, TJPA Executive Director Adam Van de Water, and downtown leaders for a behind-the-scenes tour of The Portal — San Francisco’s top transit infrastructure priority. Designed to connect Caltrain’s 77-mile corridor and eventually California’s high-speed rail directly into the Salesforce Transit Center, The Portal will deliver transformative benefits across the region.
For the tech community, The Portal represents more than transit — it’s an investment in connectivity, workforce mobility, and economic resilience. As tech companies continue to grow and make their homes in San Francisco, projects like The Portal help support a more accessible and sustainable city where people can live, work, and innovate.
Annual Holiday Soiree
sf.citi’s annual Holiday Soiree brought together leaders from San Francisco’s tech, civic, and public sectors to reflect on a year of collaboration and progress across the city. The evening included a special acknowledgment of longtime Board Chair Rebecca Prozan for her leadership and lasting contributions to San Francisco’s tech policy landscape. The gathering offered a meaningful moment to recognize shared achievements of our members and the industry at large.
sf.citi MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
WE BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN TECH AND COMMUNITY
Collaboration is at the core of sf.citi’s mission. By partnering with civic, nonprofit, and business organizations, we amplify shared goals, building bridges between sectors to foster innovation, leadership, and equitable growth across San Francisco.
Collaborated with Coro on their Spring Leadership Celebration
In partnership with Coro Northern California, sf.citi celebrated civic innovation and leadership across the Bay Area. The Spring Leadership Celebration brought together changemakers from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to honor Coro’s fellows and alumni network. By elevating this program and its impact, sf.citi underscored its commitment to promoting civic dialogue and cross-sector engagement.
Partnered with San Francisco Women’s Leadership Conference to spotlight women leaders in tech and policy
Through our support for the Women in Leadership Forum, sf.citi amplified the voices of women who are shaping the future of San Francisco’s tech and civic landscapes. The event featured prominent leaders from city government, hospitality, and technology, highlighting the intersection of innovation and equity. The event aligned with sf.citi’s ongoing dedication to diversity and representation in leadership.
Supported Xero in promoting their fireside chat on California’s role in the Responsible AI Revolution
sf.citi helped promote Xero’s fireside chat exploring California’s emerging leadership in AI governance and responsible innovation. The conversation featured policymakers and industry experts examining how state-level initiatives can guide ethical technology development. The event provided sf.citi members with opportunities to listen in on critical conversations shaping the future of AI in business and public policy.
Promoted the Latinas in Tech forum and the World AI Summit
sf.citi elevated visibility for both the Latinas in Tech Summit and the World AI Summit, events that celebrate innovation, inclusion, and global collaboration. These gatherings brought together international thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss technology’s role in advancing equitable growth. By promoting and engaging with these events, sf.citi continued to champion a diverse and responsible tech ecosystem in San Francisco and beyond.
WE AMPLIFY VOICES AND BUILD UNDERSTANDING
Through timely updates and accessible storytelling, sf.citi keeps members informed and engaged. From legislative briefings to newsletters and educational tools, our communications ensure San Francisco’s tech community has a clear view of the policies shaping our city.
Legislative Updates
sf.citi produced 75 bi-weekly updates in 2025, keeping members informed about key policy developments at San Francisco City Hall. Each update offered concise, actionable insight into local legislation affecting not only the tech sector but also the wider landscape of issues shaping San Francisco, ranging from workforce initiatives and AI governance to housing, transportation, public safety, and economic development. By maintaining this steady flow of information and analysis, sf.citi ensured that member companies could anticipate policy shifts and engage effectively in civic conversations.
Monthly Newsletters
Through our monthly newsletters, sf.citi spotlighted member achievements, community partnerships, and emerging trends in technology, public policy, and citywide convenings. These updates also highlighted advocacy work, event recaps, and opportunities for cross-sector collaboration. The newsletters served as both a communication channel and a storytelling platform, amplifying the positive impact of San Francisco’s tech community throughout the year.
WE DRIVE POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT SUPPORT INNOVATION AND COMMUNITY
sf.citi serves as a consistent and trusted voice for San Francisco’s technology community, engaging directly with policymakers, city agencies, and community leaders to shape policies that support innovation while strengthening the city we call home. In 2025, our advocacy centered on practical solutions that improve mobility, expand economic opportunity, and ensure San Francisco remains a global hub for responsible technology.
Through direct engagement, coalition-building, and public comment, we helped navigate complex debates—from autonomous vehicle safety to broadband access—ensuring the perspectives of our member companies were represented clearly, constructively, and collaboratively.
Highlights from our 2025 policy engagement:
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Filed letters of support and opposition on key legislation shaping the future of technology, mobility, and digital access in San Francisco and across California.
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Supported Waymo in expanding safe autonomous vehicle operations on Market Street, reinforcing San Francisco’s leadership in AV innovation.
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Opposed AB 353, which would have imposed restrictive broadband rate regulations that risked slowing deployment and investment in underserved communities.
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Supported AB 470 (Carriers of Last Resort) to ensure resilient telecommunications infrastructure, contingent on strong safeguards for consumers.
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Backed Verizon’s acquisition of Frontier Communications’ California operations, helping strengthen statewide broadband service and reliability.
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Engaged in ongoing citywide conversations around AI deployment, workforce development, and public safety technology, providing members’ perspectives in a rapidly evolving policy environment.
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Facilitated direct dialogue between member companies and local government to navigate remote-work recovery, downtown revitalization, and the city’s broader economic resilience strategy.
Thank you to everyone who supported sf.citi’s work in 2025, especially our Board of Directors.
