Membership and Seat Qualifications
The below listed summary of seats, term expirations and membership information shall serve as notice of vacancies, upcoming term expirations, and information on currently held seats, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Appointments by other bodies are listed, if available.
Seat numbers listed as “VACANT” are open for immediate appointment. However, you are able to submit applications for all seats and your application will be maintained for one year, in the event that an unexpected vacancy or opening occurs.
Seat: 1
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: VACANT
Term Ending: 6/6/2027
Qualifications:
Must have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco and shall reflect the geographic, ethnic, and sexual orientation population of San Francisco.
Term: 3-years
Seat: 2
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: VACANT
Term Ending: 6/6/2028
Qualifications:
Must have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco and shall reflect the geographic, ethnic, and sexual orientation population of San Francisco.
Term: 3-years
Seat: 3
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder:
Term Ending: 6/6/2029
Qualifications:
Must have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco and shall reflect the geographic, ethnic, and sexual orientation population of San Francisco.
Term: 3-years
Seat: 4
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Aseel Fara
Term Ending: 6/6/2027
Qualifications:
Must have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco and shall reflect the geographic, ethnic, and sexual orientation population of San Francisco.
Term: 3-years
Seat: 5
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: VACANT
Term Ending: 6/6/2028
Qualifications:
Must have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco and shall reflect the geographic, ethnic, and sexual orientation population of San Francisco.
Term: 3-years
Seat: 6
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Mario Paz (residency requirement waived)
Term Ending: 6/6/2027
Qualifications:
Must be an immigrant to the United States, appointed in accordance with Charter, Section 4.101, and have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco and shall reflect the geographic, ethnic, and sexual orientation population of San Francisco.
Term: 3-years
Seat: 7
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Celine Kennelly
Term Ending: 6/6/2027
Qualifications:
Must be an immigrant to the United States, appointed in accordance with Charter, Section 4.101, and have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco and shall reflect the geographic, ethnic, and sexual orientation population of San Francisco.
Term: 3-years
Seat: 8
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Yu Pok Ng (Jose Ng)
Term Ending: 6/6/2027
Qualifications:
Must be an immigrant to the United States, appointed in accordance with Charter, Section 4.101, and have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco and shall reflect the geographic, ethnic, and sexual orientation population of San Francisco.
Term: 3-years
Seat: 9
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: VACANT
Term Ending: 6/6/2029
Qualifications:
Must be an immigrant to the United States, appointed in accordance with Charter, Section 4.101, and have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco and shall reflect the geographic, ethnic, and sexual orientation population of San Francisco.
Term: 3-years
Seat: 10
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Sarah Souza
Term Ending: 6/6/2027
Qualifications:
Must be an immigrant to the United States, appointed in accordance with Charter, Section 4.101, and have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco and shall reflect the geographic, ethnic, and sexual orientation population of San Francisco.
Term: 3-years
Seat: 11
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Lucia Obregon
Term Ending: 6/6/2027
Qualifications:
Must be an immigrant to the United States, appointed in accordance with Charter, Section 4.101, and have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco and shall reflect the geographic, ethnic, and sexual orientation population of San Francisco.
Term: 3-years
Seat: 12
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: Katherine Gin
Term Ending: 6/7/2029
Qualifications:
Must be an immigrant appointed by the Mayor
Seat: 13
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: Soha Abduo
Term Ending: 7/10/2027
Qualifications:
Must be an immigrant appointed by the Mayor
Seat: 14
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: Monthanus Ratanpakdee
Term Ending: 5/22/2028
Qualifications:
Must be appointed by the Mayor
Seat: 15
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: David Reyes
Term Ending: 6/6/2028
Qualifications:
Must be appointed by the Mayor
Application Process
Please Note: Depending upon the posting date, a vacancy may have already been filled. To determine if a vacancy for this Commission is still available, or if you require additional information, please call the Rules Committee Clerk at (415) 554-5184.
Applications and other documents may be submitted to BOS-Appointments@sfgov.org
For seats appointed by other Authorities please contact the Board / Commission / Committee / Task Force (see below) or the appointing authority directly.
Next Steps:
Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be contacted by the Rules Committee Clerk once the Rules Committee Chair determines the date of the hearing. Members of the Rules Committee will consider the appointment(s) at the meeting and applicant(s) may be asked to state their qualifications. The appointment of the individual(s) who is recommended by the Rules Committee will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for final approval.
Description:
The Immigrant Rights Commission consists of fifteen (15) voting members. Eleven (11) voting members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and the other four (4) voting members are appointed by the Mayor.
At least six (6) members shall be immigrants to the United States. Six (6) of the immigrant members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and two (2) immigrant members are appointed by the Mayor. All members must have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco and shall reflect the geographic, ethic, and sexual orientation population of San Francisco.
Authority:
Administrative Code, Article XXII
Sunset Date:
None
Contact:
Jorge Rivas
Immigrant Rights Commission
1155 Market Street, 1st Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 581-2317
civic.engagement@sfgov.org
Updated: August 24, 2026