Our classes are team-taught by a "Whistle Instructor" and a "Suited Instructor." The Whistle Instructor demonstrates physical and verbal techniques, facilitates group discussions, models how to fight back against a mock assailant, and coaches students during their practice fights.

The Suited Instructor wears protective gear and plays the role of mock assailant, allowing our students to practice techniques from verbal boundary-setting to full force blows in realistic scenarios.

Jinqiao Lin, Interim Director

Jinqiao Lin (she/her) is focused on strengthening how IMPACT works to continue showing up for students and the community. She brings a profound personal connection to the mission and extensive board experience to her role as Interim Director. Her journey with the organization started with the Women of Color's Basics course, a transformative experience that connected her with other women sharing similar backgrounds and reinforced her conviction that safety is a fundamental right. Jinqiao joined the IMPACT board in 2022, most recently serving as Treasurer. She is dedicated to leading the organization with deep passion, operational clarity, and a heart-centered leadership style. She believes deeply in IMPACT's mission and the dedicated people working to achieve it. She holds a BA in Geology from Macalester College and a Master's in Physical Sciences from the University of Chicago. Jinqiao is also a dancer, cat lover, and plant parent.

Emma Goldhoff, Program Coordinator

Emma (they/she) is a Social Work student who is passionate about empowerment! Emma brings experience from previous roles that take a trauma-informed approach to meeting the needs of survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, and focus on building safer communities through advocacy and education. Outside of IMPACT and school, Emma loves to climb outdoors and in the gym, and enjoys cooking delicious and nutritious meals!

Rocio Molina, Operations Director

Rocio Molina (she/her) is committed to building thriving and safe communities by increasing access to critical resources. She has worked to empower and uplift entrepreneurs, students, housing advocates, with over a decade of nonprofit management experience. The daughter of immigrant parents, she grew up in Oakland, CA where she was uplifted by community programs, dedicated teachers and her parent’s commitment to education. She received her Bachelor’s in Political Science from Stanford University in 2008, and completed her Master’s in Governance and Policy from McGeorge School of Law in 2023.

Nathan Marken, Administrative Manager

Nathan (he/him) brings a diverse administrative background to IMPACT Bay Area, with extensive experience in the fields of arts, nonprofit, & property management and higher education. Nathan holds a Masters degree in Music Performance and also sings professionally with Dragapella, an internationally-recognized drag a cappella quartet of which Nathan is also a Managing Partner. He is committed to bringing creative solutions to meeting IMPACT Bay Area's mission of empowerment and ending gender-based violence. Nathan is also a supporter of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and has served with the Queer Chorus of San Francisco's Board of Directors since 2009 and is a past-Treasurer.