Board of Directors

President

Gabi is a dedicated professional with a strong background in construction and real estate development, as well as an experienced and licensed realtor. She is an active member of the San Francisco, California, and National Associations of Realtors. Fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin, she is deeply connected to the community and passionate about bilingual education. With two children who graduated from Wah Mei School, Gabi has been actively involved in various committees, co-chairing the 43rd and 44th galas at Wah Mei School, as well as the 10th anniversary gala at Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila. She also serves as a board member at Alice Fong Yu Alternative School, advisory board member for SCCD, continuing to support youth, families, and the community. Gabi brings a unique ability to connect with and serve in a welcome community.

Vice President

Kelvin Wu joined the Wah Mei School Board in 2018 and is currently the vice president, passionate about promoting quality and culturally competent bilingual education. Mr. Wu is a first-generation immigrant from Macau, China. He speaks native Cantonese and Mandarin. Kelvin graduated from Sun Yat-Sen University Law School and the University of San Francisco School of Law and subsequently joined the City Government as the Mayor's Community Liaison. In 2019, Kelvin joined the San Francisco Sheriff's Office as Director of Community Engagement. As the Director, Kelvin is responsible for establishing, developing, and managing the Sheriff's Community Engagement Team. This Team aims to build trust, communication, and transparency between the Sheriff's Office and the people we serve through community events, Community-Based Organization meetings, public safety forums, outreach, etc.

Kelvin is married with two children. In his spare time, Wu enjoys coaching and playing basketball, traveling with family, and capturing all the unforgettable moments with his photography skills.

Secretary

Calvin Leung, also known to many as Mr. Leung, though was born in Hong Kong considers himself a native San Franciscan as he has spent most of his life here. He is passionate about education and currently teaches at Alice Fong Yu Alternative School, the nation's first Chinese immersion school. Mr. Leung finds joy in fostering a love for language learning among his students and exploring creative ways to engage them. Outside of teaching, he enjoys playing basketball and golf.

Born and raised in San Francisco, Alice started her schooling at Wah Mei School at 3 years of age with her favorite teacher Ms. Lee. Her siblings and children also attended Wah Mei with Ms. Lee. She went through SFUSD schools attending Jefferson, Hoover, and then Lincoln. Alice has previously taught at San Francisco State University, worked as a Program Manager in the Sunset. She also worked for SFUSD overseeing compliance in the City’s After School Programs. She currently serves on the Board of Directors at Wah Mei School and works as the Director of Elementary Programs at The Richmond Neighborhood Center. Alice holds an MA in Asian American Studies with a focus on Literature. She is fluent in Cantonese and feels very strongly about cultural and language preservation.

Christina is a transformative go-to-market executive with a strong track record in leading teams at high-growth companies like Split.io, UserTesting, and AKQA. As a second generation Chinese American and mother of bi-racial children it was important to Christina that her children were rooted in their cultural values and language; WMS was a perfect preschool fit to support those learning aspects. In 2020, Christina took on a board role at WMS, blending her professional expertise, motherhood journey, and personal experiences into the role.

Ramie Dare is the Bay Area Regional Director of Real Estate for Mercy Housing California, managing a staff of 22 and a pipeline of 2000 affordable homes across 5 counties. Prior to assuming the Regional Director role in early 2023, Ramie was the Director of Real Estate for the Sunnydale HOPE SF master plan development of 1700+ housing units, new community center and recreation center, neighborhood retail, open spaces, new street and utility grid on 50 acres in San Francisco. Prior to Sunnydale, Ramie was a senior project manager on 1,000 affordable homes. September 2023 was Ramie’s 30 year anniversary in housing and community development.

Tina Cheung is a first-generation college graduate and professional from the San Francisco Bay Area. She has worked at the intersection of community development, affordable housing, social impact, and technology. As a Global Program Manager in Talent Acquisition at Visa, she leads initiatives to attract diverse talent and create pathways for marginalized individuals. Tina also serves as the Co-Lead of Visa Asians Standing Together Employee Resource Group’s Bay Area Chapter and North America Community Engagement Lead, driving community engagement, business impact, and professional development for the Asian and Asian American community. Before joining Visa, Tina managed projects for Twitter’s global business resource groups, driving programs for 80+ partner companies at AnitaB.org. As a former community organizer, her dedication to low-income communities and resources reflects her passion and commitment to creating a safe workplace and world.