Anup Deshpande brings over 17 years of leadership experience in program and project management, with a deep-rooted commitment to the Project Management Institute (PMI) community. Since 2007, he has actively volunteered with both the PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (SFBAC) and PMI Silicon Valley (SV), serving in key leadership roles including President, Chief Governance Officer, and Board Member at Large. His contributions have strengthened governance frameworks, enhanced member engagement, and advanced strategic initiatives across both chapters.

As President of PMI SFBAC (2019–2020) and PMI SV (2012), Anup successfully implemented Carver’s Governance Model, fostering a seamless connection between the Board and operational teams. His strategic leadership contributed to a remarkable growth in membership - from 2,009 to over 2,300 - and the successful delivery of more than 300 events annually. He also played a pivotal role in revising chapter bylaws and leading major events such as the PMI Region 7 Conferences in 2012 and 2019.

Professionally, Anup is an expert in executive program management, strategic planning, and change management, with extensive experience in the MedTech, AI, and software sectors. From 2013 to 2020, he also served as a PMI-ACP certification instructor, promoting agile best practices across industries.

Beyond his professional work, Anup is passionate about teaching, mentorship, and community building. His interests include exploring the intersection of technology and innovation, especially the transformative impact of AI. In his free time, he enjoys fiber arts, public speaking, and facilitating leadership development workshops. He remains dedicated to empowering the next generation of project managers and expanding professional networks within the PMI community.

Sara Abolhassani is a seasoned project management consultant with over 17 years of expertise in scheduling, planning, risk management, and contractor performance evaluations. Her career spans diverse industries, including construction, engineering, and nonprofit management, equipping her with a broad perspective and strategic leadership style. She holds a degree in Electronic Engineering, enhancing her ability to navigate complex technical and managerial challenges.

As the Partnership and Outreach Manager for the PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, Sara has successfully strengthened partnerships, increased sponsorship engagement, and elevated the chapter's visibility. She has a proven track record of building meaningful connections and driving initiatives that deliver value to members.

Sara is passionate about fostering a thriving PMI-SFBAC community focused on innovation, inclusivity, and professional growth. Her leadership blends strategic thinking, technical expertise, and empathy, enabling her to empower project managers and contribute to the chapter's continued success.

Mahesh Deshpande is a Technology Strategist and thought leader who transforms complex tech concepts into compelling narratives that inspire global audiences. As Vice President of Mentorship at PMI SFBAC, he revolutionized the chapter's mentorship program, scaling it to 200 participants and launching innovative initiatives like the Mentorship Masterminds Podcast. His TEDx talk on \\\"The Butterfly Effect of Mentorship\\\" showcases his commitment to mentoring and nurturing future leaders. A recipient of PMI SF's 2023 Visionary Leader Award and PMI Global 2025 Chapter Leadership Impact Award, Mahesh continues to shape conversations around AI and technology while building bridges between PMI Global initiatives and local chapters through speaking engagements and community-driven programs.

Emily has been an active member of the PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter since 2023 and currently serves on the Sustainability Team, where she supports the planning and execution of chapter initiatives. Through this involvement, Emily has developed a strong understanding of how the chapter operates and how board-level decisions translate into real programs for members. Emily brings five years of nonprofit community program leadership experience, a deep commitment to community service, and a thoughtful, structured approach to problem solving and program evaluation. As a current SFSU MBA student, Emily is particularly interested in engaging students and early-career professionals and supporting the chapter as project management evolves alongside emerging technologies such as AI.

Seyi Oshinowo brings over eight years of experience in program management, with the past five years at Meta, where he leads cross-functional teams and drives strategic initiatives to deliver impactful solutions. His background includes managing large-scale programs, optimizing processes, and delivering results in dynamic, fast-paced environments. He is passionate about fostering collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.

Outside of his professional role, Seyi is an avid traveler who seeks out new cultural experiences and opportunities for personal growth. Volunteering is a core part of his life, and he is deeply committed to giving back to the community through professional organizations such as PMI and other local initiatives. In his free time, he enjoys reading to expand his knowledge, playing tennis for both fitness and fun, and practicing Latin dance, which allows him to stay active and creatively engaged. His diverse interests reflect a strong dedication to personal development and meaningful contribution to the world around him.

Dhruti Joshi is a highly accomplished senior executive and a dynamic agile leader with over 15 years of professional experience, highlighted by her strategic impact in technology program management at industry-leading companies like Sephora and Wells Fargo. Her commitment to driving efficiency and qualitative value delivery led to significant business success, including a CEO-sponsored project at Sephora that tripled projected revenue for digital shopping experience. This stellar performance earned her multiple Star Awards and culminated in her promotion to Program-Portfolio Manager in 2024.

Her profound dedication to the PMI SF Bay Area Chapter is evident throughout her 13-year journey, culminating in her current role as Chief Program Officer since 2021. Dhruti has been instrumental in optimizing the chapter's impact on the professional community. Under her visionary leadership, she successfully ideated and institutionalized the Next Generation Leaders program, engaging 20 students from five Bay Area universities in an experiential, agile learning cohort. She also scaled the Mentorship Program, previously achieving a benchmark of 178 participants, and significantly enhanced the Career Quest program, establishing alliances with reputed recruiting firms and leading the inaugural Career Day for 115 attendees in 2021.

As a visionary change-maker and an appreciated mentor with a Master’s in Project Management, Dhruti is poised to offer proven capacity for innovative leadership and stewardship, ready to leverage her strategic organizational focus and data-driven value delivery to strengthen the PMI community and elevate the chapter's global standing.

As the current CFO of PMI-SFBAC, I am eager to transition my deep institutional knowledge and commitment to the chapter into a broader leadership role on the Board of Directors. Since 2024, I have managed our chapter’s financial health, gaining deep institutional knowledge and a commitment to our members' success. Professionally, I am a TPM Leader at Docusign, where I lead the AI portfolio for the Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) platform and drive multi-year Azure cloud migrations. My career is built on a foundation of scaling global infrastructure at Meta and leading large-scale telecommunications deployments at Ericsson.

My vision is to bridge the gap between traditional project management and the AI-driven future. By combining my chapter leadership with my background in high-growth tech, I am dedicated to ensuring our community remains the premier hub for project leadership. I aim to provide the strategic insights and technical foresight necessary to help our members thrive in an evolving, tech-driven landscape.

Stephanie is a seasoned leader with years of experience driving transformation, IT modernization and operational excellence across financial services, technology and nonprofit sectors. She has managed cross-functional programs and led global teams, delivering measurable outcomes including asset growth, operational efficiencies and regulatory compliance. Her expertise includes core banking implementations, cloud migrations, HRIS deployments, data center operations and governance frameworks. She provides counsel to leadership on program execution, risk mitigation and implementation strategy. She currently works as a Lead Program Manager at the Federal Reserve. She holds an MA from Johns Hopkins SAIS, a BA from UC Berkeley and her credentials include the PMP, SAFe LPM, CSPO, CCMP and CSM. She is a past Board President of PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter.

Sneha is a seasoned business and operations leader with over 7.5 years of experience driving large-scale, data-driven initiatives in fast-paced global organizations, including Amazon. Her background spans program management, operational excellence, analytics, and process optimization, with a strong focus on delivering measurable impact and sustainable outcomes.

Within the PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, Sneha has been an active volunteer, contributing as an Event Project Manager and supporting key chapter initiatives focused on professional development, member engagement, and operational effectiveness. Her ability to translate strategy into execution, combined with a collaborative leadership style, has enabled successful delivery of high-visibility programs and cross-functional initiatives.

Sneha is particularly passionate about project management excellence, data-driven strategy, AI-enabled transformation, and leadership development. As a Board Member, she is committed to advancing PMI’s mission by empowering emerging professionals, strengthening volunteer engagement, and driving innovative, future-ready initiatives for the Bay Area project management community.