Alicia John-Baptiste

As the president and chief executive officer of SPUR, Alicia is responsible for defining the organization's overall vision and strategy. A seasoned leader and public policy professional, she has more than 20 years of experience reimagining systems to create better outcomes for people. Her optimistic vision and practical approach inform SPUR’s efforts to build a Bay Area where all people can thrive.

Prior to her time at SPUR, Alicia developed deep appreciation for local government and its commitment to the collective good while serving in leadership roles for the City and County of San Francisco, most recently as chief of staff at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. Locally and nationally recognized for her public policy expertise, inspirational perspective, and creative approach to systems change, Alicia focuses her talents and experience on building shared dreams. Alicia holds a Master's degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University. She lives in Oakland with her husband, twin children, and puppy, Bowie, and loves nothing more than to travel with three of the four of them.