Mimi is president of the Mimi and Peter Haas Fund. She is deeply committed to ensuring that low-income young children and their families receive access to high-quality early care and education in San Francisco. With the overwhelming evidence of the importance of early development, Mimi has been steadfast in supporting programs that lay the emotional, physical, and intellectual foundation for every child to enter kindergarten ready to learn.

Mimi is vice chair of the Board of Trustees of the New York Museum of Modern Art; vice chair of the Board of Trustees of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; and serves on the Board of Directors of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and MVYouth. She is on the National Advisory Board of Stanford University’s Haas Center for Public Service and is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Global Philanthropists Circle.

Mimi previously served on the board of Levi Strauss & Co., The Terry Sanford Institute for Public Policy at Duke University, San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco University High School, Summerbridge National, and Children Now.

Ari graduated from Colorado State with a master’s degree in Education and worked as a school counselor in Brooklyn and San Francisco. Following his work in schools, Ari founded a nonprofit serving Bay Area at-risk youth. Ari has been focused on helping environmental organizations protect the beauty of the lands and oceans. He has been on the board of the Surfrider Foundation since 2019. Ari is a professional artist living in Marin County, CA.

Jennifer joined the Mimi and Peter Haas Fund in September 2016. Previously, Jennifer spent thirteen years at Jumpstart for Young Children, where she oversaw early literacy programming on local, state, and national levels. In her time at Jumpstart, Jennifer held various leadership positions including director of national program and deputy director of the San Francisco office. Professional interest areas include early literacy, teacher preparation, dual language learners, and playful learning. Jennifer holds undergraduate degrees in Child and Adolescent Development and Dietetics from San Francisco State University and a master’s degree in Education, with an emphasis in Leadership in Early Care and Education, from Mills College. She is on the leadership team of Bay Area Early Childhood Funders and on the membership committee of Early Childhood Funders Collaborative, a national funders group. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys exploring the Bay Area on weekends with her family, volunteering at her daughters’ schools, gardening, and skiing.

Eva joined the Mimi and Peter Haas Fund in November 2018. Eva started at the Fund as the Administrative and Grants Associate, transitioned to the Executive Assistant/Office Manager position in February 2020, and was promoted to Administrative and Grants Manager in January 2024. Previously, Eva spent four years in fundraising, event planning, and volunteer supervision for a nonprofit that helps low-income job seekers develop skills to launch careers that lead to financial security. She was an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer for the Arlington Public Library as a Literacy Coordinator and was responsible for overseeing the literacy program at four preschool sites. Eva has a degree from UC Davis in managerial economics. Outside of work, Eva enjoys cooking and hiking.

Karina joined the Mimi and Peter Haas Fund in January 2021. Previously, Karina spent eight years at Tipping Point Community, where she served as strategic advisor to the Founder CEO and spearheaded special projects including a $100 million chronic homelessness initiative and a $34 million emergency relief fund. She was a Program Officer at the Y&H Soda Foundation and worked on children’s policy issues as Deputy Director at the Children’s Defense Fund California. Karina started her career at Big Sisters of Los Angeles, managing outreach efforts to recruit women of color mentors for young girls. She is currently a Commissioner for First 5 Alameda County and a board member at Hamilton Families and the Oakland Museum of California. She is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard’s Kennedy School. Outside of work, Karina enjoys camping, hiking, and reading historical fiction.

Martin joined the Mimi and Peter Haas Fund in August 2011. Previously, Martin spent ten years at the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, overseeing the accounting and financial reporting of its donor-advised fund program and select supporting foundations. Martin has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from Temple University in Philadelphia. He graduated cum laude. Outside of work, he can often be found on the tennis court, inside an arthouse movie theater, or hiking a Bay Area trail with his long-term partner.