Perspectives by Maliha Sadiq

Every Voice Shines New Light

The value of an idea increases exponentially when it’s shared. From our staff, partners and grantees to the people impacted by their efforts, each perspective offers new insight into the critical issues at the heart of our work.

Maliha Sadiq Director of Communications

Maliha Sadiq brings strategic communications and storytelling experience on climate, housing, and youth civic engagement.

Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Announces New President

June 22, 2026 | by

Former Levi Strauss Foundation Leader Daniel Lee to Guide Haas Jr.’s Closing Chapter

Lee brings deep roots in the Haas family’s philanthropic legacy and 25 years of field leadership.

The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Daniel Lee will become Haas Jr.’s next President and CEO, effective August 24, 2026. The former executive director of the Levi St…

Nothing Changes Until the Narrative Changes

September 12, 2023 | by

Shaping a Powerful New Narrative about AANHPI Communities

Asian American Futures is using investments in research, field testing, and other activities to help AANHPI communities feel "seen, heard, empowered, and united."

At Haas, Jr. Fund partner Asian American Futures, Reshma Shamasunder and Kana Hammon are leading an effort to advance a shared story—and a shared future—for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANH…

Haas Jr. Vice President of Programs, Robert Joseph, and Program Associate, Lisa Marquez-Valenti with Ernesto Pepito and Dylan Nepomuceno of the Crissy Field Center

A New Vision for Leadership at the Crissy Field Center

October 5, 2022 | by

The Center Uses Nature and the Outdoors as Learning Landscapes for Youth

We talked to Ernesto Pepito, associate director of youth leadership, and Dylan Neopmuceno, a former youth participant and now a lead adventure guide at the center, about the new space and how it has evolved over time.

San Francisco’s Crissy Field is open and free for all to explore, but there is a special place at its heart that’s reserved for youth, educators, and public schools: the Crissy Field Center. Since 1986 when the Haas…

Season of Sharing Names New Executive Director

July 29, 2022 | by

Kevin Swanson will be the organization’s new executive director

Swanson takes the helm of the longtime Haas, Jr. Fund partner organization as it prepares to launch its 36th annual campaign.

The Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund recently named Kevin Swanson as the organization’s new executive director. Swanson takes the helm of the longtime Haas, Jr. Fund partner organization as it prepares to launch its…

Welcoming Mark Orozco

March 28, 2022 | by

Haas, Jr. Fund Welcomes New Vice President of Finance and Operations

With a broad range of experiences in investments, finance, and management from A to Z, Mark brings new energy and expertise to Haas, Jr.

As Vice President of Finance and Operations, Mark provides stewardship of the Haas, Jr. Fund’s investment portfolio and financial resources, and oversees IT, administration, and HR. “It’s my family’s immigrant ex…

A Close-to-Home Collaboration to Support Migrants

November 5, 2021 | by

Haas Jr. Joins Other Funders to Support Urgent Relief for Afghans, Haitians, Other Migrants at the Border and Beyond

New collaborative fund announces first round of investments in groups providing relief, legal services, case management and more.

Throughout California and across the country, our hearts go out to the migrants and asylum seekers arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border (and other ports of entry) seeking a better, safer life. Whether they are arrivin…