Autumn McDonald is a Senior Fellow and Head of New America California, and also serves as a Director at New America California. In addition, Autumn McDonald is a Board Member at KQED and Women's Foundation California, and holds the position of Chair of the Board at Lincoln Families, where previous roles included Vice Chair and Board Member. Additionally, Autumn McDonald contributed as a Senior Advisor in the Office of Mayor Ed Lee for the City and County of San Francisco. Educational qualifications include a BA in Human Biology from Stanford University and an Ed.M in Education Policy and Management from Harvard Graduate School of Education.