Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and daughter of Chinese immigrants, Jenny has devoted her career to public service and social change.
Lam is a member of the San Francisco Board of Education. After being appointed, Jenny was elected in November 2019, to continue serving as Commissioner on the Board of Education. She brings a student-first approach to her work that is informed by her being a public school parent.
Lam is an experienced community advocate and education leader. Previously, she was State Engagement Manager at the national organization, Education Superhighway – bringing high speed internet, technology infrastructure to public schools across the country.