Chief Radiologic Technologist, CPMC Davies Hospital

Eric has been a volunteer/activist since the mid-80s when he led workshops at the Northwest AIDS Foundation in Seattle, WA. He started volunteering with Real Bad years before GRGRF was formed. He is proud of the work this foundation does and its contribution to our community. He is happy to serve on its Board of Directors today.

Audit Principal, RINA Accountants & Advisors (Retired)

Richard has been involved with GRGRF for over 17 years. He has served in a variety of posts – but always combining his two great loves of grass roots philanthropy and dancing. His activism began in the 80’s when he organized and hosted AIDS fundraisers in Palm Springs. His work continued with GRGRF, allowing him to continue his passion for organizing grass roots fundraisers to benefit the LBTQ+ community. He has always had one guiding principle – if we work together, we thrive together.

Senior Manager, Product Management, Gap Inc

Ranjeev joins the board this year after 4 years of working on the events committee. During his time with the events committee, he was on the production, beneficiary, sponsorship, volunteer, and dj selection teams. He was also the marketing team chair in 2020. He brings his firm commitment and dedication to supporting the LGBTQ+ community through his strategic ideologies and skills. Ranjeev has also previously volunteered as an alumni and been on the board with the Bare Chest Calendar. He is very excited to be chairing the standing scholarship committee of GRGRF which was formed in 2022

Account Executive, Anaplan

Mark is currently serving his second year on the Events Committee, having been a part of the Marketing and Sponsorship committees for REAL BAD 34. He was also the recipient of the of last year’s Rookie of the Year award. As a Bay Area native, GRGRF and it’s contributions to the LGBTQ+ community have always held a strong place in his heart. He always dreamed of being involved in the GRGRF in a big way, and is thrilled to serve as the Events Chair for REAL BAD 35. Aside from his work with foundation and his day to day tech job in tech, Mark is deeply involved in the kink community and San Francisco’s nightlife, helping produce events for rubberists and like-minded kinksters throughout SOMA and the city at large.

Senior Technical Program Manager

Ken joined the Foundation Board in 2020 after volunteering for over a decade with the Events Committee that runs the Foundation’s annual fundraising events. Since first serving for REAL BAD XXII in 2010, Ken took on virtually every role on the committee over the years, producing REAL BAD XXV and leading the group as Events Chair for REAL BAD XXVIII. After many years of volunteering to run and support Foundation events, Ken is continuing to extend the reach of his service through impactful initiatives as a Board member. The Bay Area LGBT community has deepened his understanding of love and respect for our safe, positive and proud space. We only have this kind of freedom if we nature it. As such, he is dedicated to the Foundation’s important work to help to reinvigorate deep connections from the dancefloor, lift up organizations that nurture those of us in need and support venues that serve as anchors for our vibrant community.

Producer, Paradigm SF; Proprietor, DJ Philip Grasso

Philip joined the Board of Directors in 2018 and now serves as President. He first volunteered with GRGRF’s Events Committee in 2013 and rose to the position of EC Chair for REAL BAD XXX. His impact in the community additionally includes producing events with Folsom Street and Paradigm SF, both of which benefit local nonprofits. Philip is also a well-known DJ and has spun some of the most respected nightclubs and events in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle.