S. Sukey Leshnick is an experienced education and policy professional currently serving as the Senior Director of Strategic Learning and Evaluation at the San Francisco Foundation since June 2023, alongside a prior role as the Director of Strategic Learning and Evaluation from January 2021. With a background that includes over two decades at Social Policy Research Associates, where S. Sukey Leshnick directed the education portfolio managing research projects worth $4-6 million in key areas such as career pathways and K-12 systems, S. Sukey Leshnick has also contributed to community support as a Case Manager and as a Fellow/Teacher at Payap University. S. Sukey Leshnick holds a Master of Education in Education Policy Analysis from UCLA and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Bates College, along with educational exposure at the University of Strasbourg.