BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF SFIC COVID-19 RESPONSE EFFORTS

Michael G. Pappas, M.Div., Executive Director

San Francisco Interfaith Council

(Introduction of Guest Presenters and Guest Presentation by

SFIC Executive Director Michael Pappas)

Ben Rosenfield, City Controller

Office of the Controller

Ben Rosenfield serves as the City Controller. Mr. Rosenfield was initially appointed to a 10-year term as Controller by Mayor Gavin Newsom in Spring 2008 and re-appointed to a second term by Mayor Mark Farrell in Spring 2018. Each appointment was confirmed by the Board of Supervisors, as required by the Charter. As Chief Fiscal Officer and Auditor, he provides fiscal management oversight of a $11 billion budget and is responsible for budgetary planning and monitoring of the receipt, collection and disbursement of City funds. The City Controller is responsible for the City's financial management systems, internal controls and reports, provides public policy and economic analyses, estimates the cost of ballot measures, provides payroll services for the City's employees and directs performance and financial audits of City activities.

Joaquin Torres,  Director

San Francisco Office of Economic & Workforce Development

Joaquin Torres is the Director of the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD). Appointed by Mayor London Breed in 2018, Mr. Torres leverages resources across City departments to create opportunities for all and maximize equitable economic and social impact for the benefit of San Francisco communities, residents, businesses and neighborhoods. In pursuit of these goals, OEWD provides citywide leadership and coordination for workforce development, business development, neighborhood economic development, film, small business and development planning.