Takija Gardner(she, her)
Takija Gardner is the SVP of Governmental Relations and External Affairs for the YMCA of San Francisco. She is the primary liaison between partnerships with agencies, focusing specifically on federal, state, and local government entities and other non-profit organizations focused on social change issues. Her work includes representation at community, corporate, and government events to foster relationships with local leaders to impact communities served across three counties (San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin).
Takija also provides strategic counsel on the executive level, including fiscal
Takija Gardner is the SVP of Governmental Relations and External Affairs for the YMCA of San Francisco. She is the primary liaison between partnerships with agencies, focusing specifically on federal, state, and local government entities and other non-profit organizations focused on social change issues. Her work includes representation at community, corporate, and government events to foster relationships with local leaders to impact communities served across three counties (San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin).
Takija also provides strategic counsel on the executive level, including fiscal management of roughly $46 million in private and public funds. Her work dives into board governance, capital improvement, legislative and budget analysis, and strategic planning to cross-collaborate and uphold the Y’s mission to provide equity and access for all.