San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed today announced the nomination of Stephanie Cajina to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board of Directors. If confirmed by the Board of Supervisors, Cajina would bring city planning experience and years advocating for underrepresented communities to the SFMTA Board.

Cajina currently serves as a Senior Economic Development Specialist for the City of Napa, where she shapes and implements workforce development policies, small business financial and technical assistance, business retention and attraction, and placemaking programming. Additionally, Cajina serves as Vice-Chair of the Northern Bay Area Chapter of the Chicano Latino Caucus, California Democratic Party, the largest Latinx Democratic party organization in the country. If confirmed, she would be the only Latinx member on the Board.

“I am excited to nominate Stephanie Cajina to serve on the SFMTA Board of Directors,” said Mayor Breed. “Stephanie’s roots in the Excelsior and long history of serving her community will bring a valuable perspective to the Board. She understands how critical Muni is to all San Franciscans, especially our working-class families, and I know that she will work tirelessly to ensure that Muni prioritizes equity and equal access as we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

“As a Latinx city planner who was born and raised in San Francisco, I have dedicated my career to advocating for the needs of working-class families in the Bay Area,” said Stephanie Cajina. “It is an honor to be nominated by Mayor Breed to further advocate for our vulnerable communities by bringing my unique perspective to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors. Muni, specifically the 14 line, was integral in helping my immigrant family navigate the City -- whether it was going to get me to school or helping my parents get to work. I am humbled by this opportunity to serve. Thank you to Mayor Breed for this high honor and to my fellow community members for your trust in me. Es un gran honor.”

Cajina previously served as the Executive Director for the Excelsior Action Group, a local non-profit centered around developing, managing, and sustaining underserved commercial corridors in District 11 through small-business capacity building, public and private space activation, community real estate and city liaison services, and policy advocacy activities. During her time as Executive Director, Cajina also served as a member of the SFMTA Small Business Working Group, representing transit-related interests of small businesses throughout San Francisco.

Stephanie was born and raised in the Excelsior District, where she currently lives. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban and Regional Studies from Cornell University.

The SFMTA Board of Directors provides policy oversight for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods in San Francisco in accordance with the San Francisco Charter and the Transit-First Policy. This includes the San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni), automobiles and trucks, taxis, bicycling, and walking. The SFMTA Board of Directors also serves as members of the San Francisco Parking Authority.

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