David Onek

David Onek is the CEO of Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2).1 He brings extensive experience and expertise to this role:

Professional Background

David Onek has over three decades of experience in non-profit organizations, philanthropy, and government.1 Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to racial equity and social justice.1

Previous Roles

Before joining SV2, David held several notable positions:

• Executive Director of the Northern California Innocence Project at Santa Clara Law School12
• Deputy Director of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's Office of Criminal Justice12
• Executive Director of the UC Berkeley Center for Criminal Justice1
• Commissioner on the San Francisco Police Commission2

Education and Teaching

David is well-educated and has experience in academia:

• Graduate of Stanford Law School and Brown University1
• Taught at UC Berkeley Law School1
• Lectured on "Criminal Justice Reform in California" at UC Berkeley Law School and UC Hastings Law School2

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional life, David:

• Is a long-time mindfulness meditation practitioner1
• Actively participates in impact and angel investing1
• Lives in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood with his wife and two daughters1

David Onek's diverse background in criminal justice reform, law, and non-profit leadership, combined with his commitment to social justice, makes him well-suited for his role as CEO of SV2.