Say Hello to Our New Board Members!

SFCASA Welcomes Four Board Members and Announces New Leadership 

In June 2024, San Francisco CASA’s Board of Directors elected four new members, a new Board Chair, and a new Finance Committee Treasurer. Erwin Mock, Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets at Thoma Bravo, and recently our Treasurer, will lead SFCASA as our new Board Chair. Ken Tang, a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services, joins our Executive Committee as our Finance Committee Treasurer and Chair. The SFCASA Board of Directors oversees the vision of the organization; encourages diversity and strategic leadership; and serves San Francisco’s foster children and families. 

We asked our four new members to share a bit about themselves. Each of them hopes to further our organization’s mission and help SFCASA make a stronger impact.

Fernando Florez 

Born and raised in Argentina, Fernando has a strong background in sales, marketing and communications. His current role is Chief Revenue Officer at Making Sense. Fernando is part of the Stanford Latino Business Action Network and the Hispanic IT Executive Council, where he is a mentor in the Foundation Mentor Program. He also serves as a mentor for Junior Achievement’s Entrepreneur Youth Program, providing business coaching to high school students. Fernando is involved with Rotary International, LatinSF, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Argentina. He strives to support and uplift the Latino community, promoting business opportunities and fostering educational growth.

Katie Klingensmith 

Katie works in the investment management industry and has held positions in economic policy, capital markets research and product management. She studied at Swarthmore College and Harvard’s Kennedy School, and received a Fulbright Fellowship (University of Coimbra) and a Paul Harris Rotary Graduate Fellowship (University of Buenos Aires). Katie lives in San Francisco with her husband and three children, two of whom are adopted from East Africa. She prioritizes being active in her community, serving on various school boards and volunteering at a local food bank. 

Osita Nwabasili 

Osita has degrees in chemical engineering, biotechnology, and business administration. He obtained certification from a negotiation training course offered by Harvard Business School. Currently, Osita works in the sustainable oil and gas energy sectors. He is involved in volunteering programs geared toward youth empowerment, development, and mentorship. 

Elizabeth (Beth) Orbison 

Beth is the Head of Operational Excellence at TechSoup. She is a former volunteer with SFCASA and has served on the boards of The Gubbio Project and St. John The Evangelist. Beth is a graduate of The College of William and Mary and earned an MBA from Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business. Beth has witnessed how too many foster youth have become our unhoused neighbors and wants to continue advocating for services for Transitional Aged Youth.