Lauri Adachi is a passionate social impact leader and advocate for social justice with expertise in corporate partnerships, strategic planning, and nonprofit development. A graduate of San Jose State University with a B.A. in Advertising and Marketing, Lauri spent over 15 years in media sales and corporate partnerships with the San Francisco Chronicle, Wall Street Journal, and NBC Sports Bay Area. She later transitioned to education-focused nonprofit leadership, currently serving as Director of Development for the Japanese Community Youth Council. Her previous roles include Interim Executive Director for the 49ers Academy, and Executive Director/Chief Advancement Officer for the San Jose Evergreen Community College District Foundation. In her downtime, Lauri enjoys Bikram yoga, cheering on her favorite Bay Area sports teams, and walking her dog, Bella.