Elizabeth “Lisa” Ferguson
Speaker
Separating from an Employee the Legal Way
Terminations, layoffs, and even some resignations can easily expose organizations to legal risk if not handled correctly under California and federal law.
Learn moreSan Francisco Employer Advisory Council
Where Employers Learn and Stay Ahead of California’s Changing Employment and Labor Laws
Timely trainings, expert speakers, and practical guidance designed to strengthen your workplace and reduce compliance risk.
1.5Credit hours per meeting
16.5Credit hours per year
501(c)(6)Nonprofit council
John Langreck, CPA, MST
Speaker
2025 Business Tax Credits Update
Identify common business tax credits and incentives, and understand how to apply them in order to reduce federal and state liability.
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High-value education, all year long
We are committed to providing employers with high-value education throughout the year. Our programming features top industry speakers and timely, relevant topics that help organizations stay compliant and informed.
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We design these sessions to equip business owners, HR professionals, and community leaders with practical guidance they can apply immediately.
View All EventsOur Leadership
Meet the board
SF EAC is led by volunteer HR leaders, employment attorneys, and business owners who work in San Francisco every day.
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John Nielsen
President
John Nielsen is President of Inclusive Insurance. As an accomplished employee benefits and property casualty advisor, John has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance and employee benefits industries helping organizations get the most for their insurance dollars.
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Sylvia Munguia Pittman
Vice President
Sylvia is the Chief Human Resources Officer at San Francisco Chinese Hospital and Chinese Community Health Plan, bringing over 20 years of experience in HR within the healthcare industry. Sylvia has a deep understanding of regional, system and community hospitals.
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Daniel Barton
Secretary
In charge of the day-to-day Human Resources function for an international school, with specific responsibilities in employee relations and collective bargaining, workers’ compensation, benefits, training and development, policy development, and HR compliance.
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Tiffany Kong
Senior HR Business Partner
An HR expert based in San Francisco, bringing over six years of progressive experience across healthcare, financial services, and education. She has built a reputation for fostering collaborative workplaces and partnering with leaders to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
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Steve Martinez
HR Consultant
An HR consultant with experience in corporate, government, non-profit, and tech settings. His strong generalist background lets him solve employee program issues and develop HR programs that meet an organization’s short- and long-term needs.
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Jill Bowers
Board Member
Jill Bowers has been Director of Operations for Home Instead San Francisco since January 2018. She discovered her passion for home care in 2007 while attending San Francisco State University, when she was offered the opportunity to work as a one-on-one live-in caregiver for an elderly family friend.
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Debra Mugnani Monroe
Board Member
Debra Mugnani Monroe is a native San Franciscan. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in History and French from U.C. Berkeley in 1977 and a J.D. from U.C. Davis in 1981. She founded Monroe Personnel Service LLC in 1986.
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Jason Geller
Regional Managing Partner
Jason is the managing partner of Fisher Phillips’ San Francisco office, representing employers in all areas of employment law. He has extensive experience defending against FMLA, CFRA, ADEA, FEHA, and California wage and hour claims, including class actions.
Member Benefits
SHRM & HRCI credit opportunities
Earn 1.5 credit hours per meeting, totaling up to 16.5 hours per year. Over a standard 3-year recertification cycle, that adds up to nearly 50 credit hours — a substantial contribution toward maintaining your SHRM or HRCI certification.
- Recertification credit at every monthly meeting
- Employment attorneys and subject-matter experts as speakers
- A local peer network of Bay Area employers and HR leaders
Our Members
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Ready to stay ahead of California employment law?
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