Board of Directors Interest Form

The IMPACT Bay Area Board of Directors is responsible for providing oversight, governance, and strategic direction. Our small and mighty Board is made up of diverse and like-hearted community members who are passionate about IMPACT's mission to create safer communities.

Jinqiao Lin, Board Chair

Jinqiao Lin (she/her) is deeply committed to IMPACT’s mission and to strengthening the organization’s ability to continue showing up for students and the broader community. Her connection to IMPACT began with the Women of Color’s Basics course, a transformative experience that connected her with other women who shared similar backgrounds and reinforced her conviction that safety is a fundamental right. Jinqiao joined the IMPACT board in 2022 and has served the organization in several roles, including Treasurer and Interim Director. She now serves as Board Chair, bringing her experience and understanding of the organization to support its continued growth and sustainability. She approaches her work with deep passion, operational clarity, and a heart-centered leadership style, and believes deeply in both IMPACT’s mission and the dedicated people who bring it to life. Jinqiao holds a BA in Geology from Macalester College and a Master’s in Physical Sciences from the University of Chicago. She is also a dancer, cat lover, and plant parent.

Kristin Stout, Vice Chair

After studying gender issues in college and taking a transformative IMPACT class in 1998, Kristin Stout became a passionate advocate for personal safety and empowerment. She brings over 30 years of experience in education, having taught history and gender studies, mentored new teachers, and served in leadership at a large high school. Currently, she works in human resources at the San Mateo County Office of Education. Since joining the IMPACT Bay Area board in 2024, Kristin now serves as Vice-Chair. She is excited to contribute her expertise in youth development and HR to support IMPACT’s mission and is committed to expanding access to self-defense so that everyone can feel safe in their communities.

Alka Roy, Member-at-Large

Alka Roy is a tech & AI leader, author, keynote speaker and trusted advisor who helps public and private organizations figure out how to make AI work for them. Alka is also the founder of a community initiative, The Responsible Innovation Project, where through AI Symposiums, roundtables and other initiatives, she has been exploring responsible navigation of tech & AI. She currently serves on the San Francisco State University Computer Science External Advisory Board, How Women Invest/Lead, and as a Mediator for the City of Mountain View. She holds several patents in policy and security frameworks and regularly advises on AI governance, data strategy, and organizational capacity.

Alka’s thought leadership has earned her a place on the 100 Brilliant Women in AI & Ethics list, and an invitation to speak to the U.S. AI Commission. Her online courses on 5G & AI and Ethics in AI & Data Science for the Linux Foundation have reached learners in over 120 regions worldwide. She has been invited to give keynotes across the globe for non-profits, corporate, tech and policy events as well as lecture at institutions like UC Berkeley and the University of Notre Dame. With degrees in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and an MFA in Creative Writing, she bridges technical expertise and human insight to help shape the future of AI leadership—driven by two questions: How are we designing our world? And how is that design, designing us?

Jack Wang, Member-at-Large

Jack's path to IMPACT Bay Area began when a close friend was sexually assaulted, turning a general concern about violence into a commitment to preventing it. That experience made clear how much it matters for people to learn personal defense and safety skills before they ever need them. Jack is currently a Private Equity Associate at H.I.G. Capital and brings his finance and operations background to support the organization's long-term growth. He is currently based in San Francisco and holds a B.S. in Business from NYU's Stern School of Business.