The Rev. Dr. Leslie Veen is the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs for Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, an ordained pastor in the PC(USA), and a Parish Associate for Seventh Avenue Presbyterian Church. Leslie has a deep desire to help people discern and follow God’s calling for their lives and to deepen their connection with the Divine as they do so. She has been a resident of San Francisco for over 25 years and loves finding new ways to appreciate the beauty and creativity of the area every day.

As a long-time member of the Presbytery of San Francisco, Leslie has been aware of the work of Cameron House in Chinatown and beyond and has known many people who have been involved with the work and ministry provided here. Leslie is excited to have the opportunity to work with the board of Cameron House where she hopes to deepen her connections with the people of San Francisco, especially in the environs of Chinatown. She looks forward to being able to share insights she has gained from previous board work and draw on her theological training to expand the ministry outreach of Cameron House.

Letitia was born and raised in San Francisco and has many memories growing up and spending time with her family in Chinatown.  She is currently a partner in the San Francisco office of a national accounting and advisory firm and is a licensed CPA in California.  Letitia also spent a few years teaching in the Los Angeles and San Francisco public schools.  Letitia joined the Cameron House Board in October 2022 and hopes to draw on her background in both education and accounting to serve the Cameron House community.  Letitia lives in San Francisco with her family and although a native, she still enjoys exploring the city and finding new places to eat.

Jennifer was first introduced to Cameron House in middle school through the Friday Night Club Program.  In high school, she served as a Ventures day camp leader and primarily worked with middle school students (whom she still keeps in touch with today).  It was her passion working with youth that led her to pursue a career in education for both her undergraduate and graduate work. 

The Ventures program was instrumental in helping her develop the leadership skills required to be an effective administrator of a well-established school in San Francisco; this same skill set was found to be helpful in serving as the chair of the Board’s personnel committee upon joining in 2018.  Jennifer returned to serve as a Board member in hopes to assist with advancing the important faith-based work of Cameron House and preserving it for many generations to come as we look to empower our youth to be the future leaders who will create a better ‘tomorrow.’

Barbara is a Cameron House alumna who participated in the Friday Night Club youth program as a high schooler. She has been a dedicated CH volunteer in a variety of roles, when as a youth and adult, at numerous CH events and fundraisers, many in leadership roles. She and her husband met at CH, and their three children also participated in the CH youth programs. She is a committed supporter of Cameron House‘s faith values and of its ongoing mission goals of serving the community.

Barbara is a registered physical therapist, now retired. She worked in local hospitals and private practices before successfully running her own private practice in San Francisco for 20 years. She has been a consultant to various SF companies, City agencies, and the SF Symphony for injury prevention. She is an active member and former deacon of the Presbyterian Church in Chinatown and lives in San Francisco with her family. 

Robert grew up at Cameron House, he started attending Ventures day camp in the first grade, continued on as a volunteer leader, and participated in the Friday Night Club program until graduation in 2010. He is still connected with many friends from these experiences today. In 2019, Robert came back to join the Cameron House Board of Directors to give back and help advance the mission of building strong leaders and community through faith-based values. Robert currently works in account management at a software company in Foster City, CA, and was born and raised in San Francisco.

Tommy would be the first to tell you that Cameron House changed his life. He was introduced to Cameron House his junior year of high school. The time he spent as a 3rd-grade day camp leader at the age of 18 was a powerful experience. From that role, he eventually became a Friday Night Club leader for the Apostles. He is most proud of the fact that many of the original members of that club group grew up to hold key leadership roles at Cameron House and the Presbyterian Church in Chinatown.

Tommy is married with two adult children. He was an optometrist that opened his own practice in 1981 and retired in 2020. Even though he has lived in San Jose since 1977, San Francisco has always been special to him, especially Chinatown. He has served on the board of the Chinatown Community Development Center and currently worships at the First Chinese Baptist Church, having served on their Deacons Board. Now on the Cameron House Board, he looks forward to serving the organization that has most impacted his life.

Amari Thomas is the Principal Consultant, Executive Coach at Mosaic Consulting and Coaching as well as a Soul Coaching Practitioner at Wisdom Revealed. The purpose of both organizations is to assist organizations and individuals “put all the right pieces” together in service to their personal or organizational mission. Amari consults on executive, leadership, and organizational development, strategic visioning and planning, executive search and her coaching work specializes in life transitions such as retirement, new role, and personal effectiveness.  

Amari is delighted to be a part of the Cameron House family after consulting with the organization on its Strategic Planning process. She hopes to bring her expertise in Governance and Organizational Development to the benefit of the Board and organization. 

In her spare time, she enjoys golfing, trying new cuisines, and gardening.

Denise Lee Yohn is a volunteer at Cameron House’s Food Pantry.

Denise is a keynote speaker, consultant, and writer on brand leadership and the director of the Faith & Work Journey, a spiritual formation and professional development experience.  She shares God’s heart for cities and is excited to serve the community in Chinatown and beyond.

Denise and her husband, Chris, have lived in the Bay Area since 2016.