Federal Reserve Bank
of San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank
of San Francisco

Unreserved

Learn about the unique experiences and diverse stories from the SF Fed.

  • Saying ‘Yes’ to Opportunity in Salt Lake City Cash Operations

    Get to know Angela Moore, the ultimate utility player in cash operations proudly serving the public from our Salt Lake City Branch.

  • Pride in Bringing Your Whole Self to Work

    For Shirin Amini and Chris Wong, co-chairs of the SF Fed’s 12LGBTQF employee resource group, the Fed is a space to encourage conversations and understanding about issues for both LGBTQ+ people and allies, in order to bring about a more empathetic workplace and society.

  • Inspiring Leadership Rooted in Asian Culture and Tradition

    Min Wang first joined InspirAsian to share her love of dance and Chinese music. Now, as co-chair of the group, she helps create opportunities for Asian employees to showcase their cultures, traditions, and passions, as well as to develop their leadership skills and address issues that impact their communities.

  • Women of Unselfish Courage

    “I am, and continue to be, a product of the wonderful, strong, and courageous women who have influenced me throughout my life,” says Senior Paralegal Nilza Monroy.

  • The Power of Quiet Influence

    Not much fazes Amber Franssen, assistant to the San Francisco Fed’s First Vice President. Here’s how she keeps her cool while supporting our execs.

  • Empowering Women to Advance Personally and Professionally

    The Women’s Professional Network mission is to empower, develop, and promote women. For Co-Chairs Katherine Kadar and Anastasia Rodgers, the WPN has been a way to spur meaningful conversations around women’s issues, while also finding personal and professional growth.

  • Putting People First, From the U.S. Army to Consumer Compliance

    A leadership lesson Mike Roberts carried from the U.S. Army into private banking and the Fed: “While not as dramatic in the civilian world, the decisions you make affect peoples’ lives—their health, well-being, and happiness at work.”

  • Creating Space for Black Leadership at the SF Fed

    For Co-Chairs Jacques Hebert and Charlene Sherman, Mosaic is a way to build community within the Bank, as well as to address some of the challenges Black people continue to face in society and in the workplace.

  • Teamwork Keeps SF Fed’s Seattle Branch Running like a Well-oiled Machine

    Unsure of which career path he wanted to follow and looking for a job, Kiyo Dickerson landed in the mail room at the San Francisco Fed’s Seattle branch in the early 1980s. Now, over 30 years later, he’s a facilities engineer who helps his team keep operations running smoothly.

  • Exploring Power, Privilege, and Opportunity in Our Communities and at the San Francisco Fed

    “I encourage everyone here to think about how the work we do every day affects the spectrum of people outside our walls, privileged and disadvantaged, so we can continuously affect better outcomes,” says Bina Shrimali, a senior researcher with the San Francisco Fed’s Community Development team.