Letter of Reappointment and Appointments
June 11, 2026
Dear President Jenkins and members of the City Council:
Pursuant to City Charter Section 601, the Mayor has reappointed the following person as member of the following board or commission, subject to City Council confirmation:
Board of Port Commissioners
Alvina Wong, to serve a four-year term beginning July 11, 2026 and ending July 10, 2030, filling the seat previously held by herself.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Mayor Barbara Lee
Alvina Wong
PROFILE
Alvina (she/they) is a queer child of
immigrants bringing 17 years of combined
experience in multi-racial social,
environmental, community and
transformative justice work around access to
higher education, mental health resources and
food, LGBTQ+ rights, youth incarceration
issues, and indigenous rights. They have
dedicated experience serving in the Asian
American & Pacific Islander community,
Queer community and Environmental Justice
communities to build cross-sectoral,
multiracial coalitions and networks.
Lo
cal and state level policy advocacy work
includes area expertise in: housing, equitable
development, community benefits
agreements, environmental justice, LGBTQ+
rights
Experienced organizer with knowledge in
human relations, program development and
management, budgeting, team building,
project management, youth engagement and
community leadership development,
curriculum building, collective goal
development, facilitation, strategic planning,
mentorship and advocacy.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Liberal Arts
The Evergreen State College
SKILLS
Social: Cantonese fluency and working Mandarin;
Certified Mental Health First Aid Responder
(2011), Generative Somatics Teacher in Training,
2015-2022, Certified Crisis Intervention and
Referral Advocate (2005), Trained Mediator in
Crisis Intervention, Non-Violent Communication
and Communicating Across Differences
Techniques and Conflict Resolution, Multicultural
Diversity (2005)
Te chnical: Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite,
Adobe Creative Suite; Final Cut Pro; iMovie; social
networking platforms (WeChat, Instagram,
Facebook)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Multiple Positions | Asian Pacific Environmental Network, 2012 - Present Base Building Director 2022- Present
Campaign & Organizing Director 2019- 2022
Oakland Organizing Project Director 2017-2019
Lead Community Organizer 2013-2017
Community Organizer 2012-2013
Support strategy and capacity development for the local organizing projects in Oakland, Richmond and Los Angeles, working with the team to build member-led fights against pollution and displacement of low-income and working-class Asian immigrants and refugees. Lead and develop intergenerational organizing towards community governance and power at the neighborhood, city, and regional levels.
Mu
ltiple Positions|Gateways for Incarcerated Youth, 2006-2012 Interim Co-Director, 2011-2012
Academic Mentoring Program Coordinator, Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Liaison & AmeriCorps Retention Project Member, 2010-2011
AAPI Cultural Group Coordinator 2008-2010
College Program Peer, 2008-2009
Volunteer Program Mentor 2006-2010
Recruited, supported and retained 75 Incarcerated Young Men & 40 program Academic Mentors from the Evergreen State College to participate in academic mentoring and cultural programs while co-managing organizational budget and fundraising for books and tuition over the course of 3 years through various events. Co-developed and updated organizational structure, sustainability, institutional partnerships and strategic plan.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Board Member | Generative Somatics, 2025 - Present
Community Fund Co-Administrator | Oakland Community Anti Displacement and Stabilization Fund with Community Coalition for Equitable Development, 2017 - Present Somatics Facilitator with emphasis on Leadership and organizational development, group cohesion and decision making | Generative Somatics Teacher in Training, Present Howard Terminal Community Benefits Agreement Steering Committee Member | City of Oakland, 2019-2023
Steering Committee Member | Oakland Chinatown Coalition 2013 -2022 Title VI/Environmental Justice Advisory Committee Member | Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), 2014-2018
Eva Lowe Fellow, Youth Organizing Member | Chinese Progressive Association, June 2010-August 2010
President’s Diversity Fund Committee Member | The Evergreen State College, 2010 Multi-Program Volunteer for Aging and Adult Nutritional Program, Youth and Family Services, Behavioral Health Department, International District Food Bank | Asian Counseling and Referral Services, 2006-2009