I Left My Podcast in San Francisco

Trent Rhorer: Building San Francisco’s Safety Net

Join us for an in‑depth conversation with Trent Rau, Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Services Agency (HSA), as we explore the programs, policies, and person

Kate Sofis: Behind the Curtain at the SF War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kate Sofis, Managing Director of the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center. We dive into her upbringing in Buff

Julie Kirschbaum: Buses, Bikes & Better Streets - SFMTA’s Vision Ahead

Go behind the scenes of San Francisco’s transportation system with SFMTA Director of Transportation Julie Kirschbaum. From her Midwest roots to 20 years improving Muni, J

Kelly Dearman: How SF Supports Aging and Disability Communities

In this episode of I Left My Podcast in San Francisco, Executive Director Kelly Dearman of the Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) joins us for a wide‑rangi

Diana Aroche: Latina Leadership in Action: Inside SF’s Women’s Agenda

Join us for an inspiring Latino Heritage Month episode as we sit down with Dr. Diana Aroche, Executive Director of San Francisco’s Department on the Status of Women. Dian

Mike Levine: A New Chapter in SF’s Homelessness Response

Meet Mike Levine, the new Executive Director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. We dive into how the city is tackling homelessness, supportive hous

Greg Wagner: From Budgets to Better Streets - The Controller’s Role in SF Life

Meet SF Comptroller Greg Wagner — the city’s financial watchdog keeping San Francisco running behind the scenes. From Ed Lee stories to street-cleanliness reports to Suns

Sheela Jivan: Reimagining Treasure Island - A Vision for the Future

A deep dive into the transformation of Treasure Island — one of San Francisco’s most ambitious redevelopment projects. Host Franco Finn sits down with Executive Directo

Dan Tsai: Inside SF Public Health - Leadership, Equity & Recovery

Take a deep dive into San Francisco’s public health landscape with SFDPH Director Dan Tsai, who joins host Franco Finn in the basement of City Hall for an inspiring conve

Maria Su: Reimagining Public Education in San Francisco

Dr. Maria Su, Superintendent of SFUSD, joins I Left My Podcast in SF to share how her own journey—from immigrating as a young child to working in community nonprofits—sha

Mike Nakornkhet: Inside SFO - The Airport That Welcomes the World

Go behind the scenes at San Francisco International Airport with Director Mike Nakornkhet, the first Asian‑American to lead SFO. From childhood aviation dreams to managin

Mawuli Tubenyoh: Impact Through Equity

Join host Franco Finn as he sits down with Mawuli Tugbenyoh, Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission, for an inspiring deep dive into equity, publ

Dean Crispen: Inside SFFD's Leadership, Innovation & Community

Take a deep dive into the San Francisco Fire Department with Fire Chief Dean Crispen, a 34‑year veteran dedicated to service, equity, and innovation. From drones and ther

Anne Taupier: Rebuilding the Heart of the City — Creativity, Commerce & Community

In this episode of I Left My Podcast in San Francisco, host Franco Finn sits down with Anne Taupier, Executive Director of the Office of Economic & Workforce Development,

Becca Prowda: One City Day, A Culture of Service

Join us for a powerful conversation with Becca Prowda, First Lady of San Francisco, as she shares the inspiration and mission behind One City Day — San Francisco’s brand‑

Honey Mahogany: Equity, Culture & Pride

In this episode of I Left My Podcast in San Francisco, we sit down with Honey Mahogany, Director of the San Francisco Office of Transgender Initiatives (OTI)—an activist,

Dennis Herrera: Public Service, Infrastructure, and San Francisco

In this episode of I Left My Podcast in San Francisco, we sit down with Dennis Herrera, General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). From his

Sherrice Dorsey-Smith: The Heart of SF’s Youth Programs

In this episode of I Left My Podcast in San Francisco, we sit down with Sherrice Dorsey‑Smith, Executive Director of the Department of Children, Youth & Their Families (D

Carol Isen: Merit, Equity, and the Modern City Workforce

In this episode of I Left My Podcast in San Francisco, we sit down with Carol Isen, Director of Human Resources for the City and County of San Francisco. Carol traces her

Jorge Rivas: How SF Supports Immigrant Families

In this episode of I Left My Podcast in San Francisco, we sit down with Jorge Rivas, Executive Director of the Office of Civic Engagement & Immigrant Affairs (OCEIA). Jor