PRESIDENT

Annie Eriksen

Annie is feeling excited and honored to be President for Spinsters’ 95th year! As President, Annie is passionate about enriching members’ experience in the organization, encouraging them to form deeper bonds as we work together to serve our community. Annie is in her fifth year in Spinsters and previously served as Membership Experience Director and Community Events Co-Chair. 

Annie hails from Walnut Creek, CA, and is a dentist. She holds a B.A. in Biology from the University of Kentucky and a Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. Outside of her work and Spinsters, Annie loves skiing, baking, hiking, and petting dogs.

Annie’s goals as President this year are to ensure that all members have a positive experience and feel heard and to serve as an open line of communication and support from the Board to any active members of Spinsters. She wants to ensure every member feels welcomed and involved. She is dedicated to embracing beloved Spinsters traditions while also evolving with our membership and priorities. Cheers to 95!

Vice President

Kelly Hulsing

Kelly is excited to serve on the Board of Directors. She is now in her third year with Spinsters of San Francisco. In her role, she organizes two key fundraising events, Fleet or Flight and the Legacy Benefit, both of which support SOSF's non-profit partner, Edgewood. Additionally, she plans two galas for our members. Previously, she served as MSC Co-Chair, gaining valuable leadership experience within the organization.

Originally from El Dorado Hills, CA, with roots in Michigan, Kelly graduated in 2018 from the University of San Diego, where she developed her passion for market research, which she now applies in her career as a consultant. Outside of work, she enjoys working out, boating, skiing, and cooking.

For the upcoming year, Kelly aims to foster a sense of community within the membership, ensuring that all members feel included and supported, regardless of the event or activity. Her ultimate goal is to provide the same rewarding experience she has enjoyed since joining.

Reflecting on her time with Spinsters, she shares: “SOSF has truly given me lifelong friendships. After moving to the city, I wanted to get involved with a nonprofit and connect with people to explore the city. I found both with SOSF and couldn’t be happier that I joined three years ago!”

Communications Director

Carolyn Smith

Carolyn is a fourth-year Spinster, and she is thrilled to serve as this year’s Communications Director after having previously served as Philanthropy Director, and Volunteer Committee Co-Chair. In her role as Communications Director, Carolyn is responsible for Spinsters’ internal and external communications.

Carolyn was born and raised in Santa Clara, CA, and earned a degree in Nutritional Science from San Jose State University. She currently works in vendor management for clinical trials, and in her free time she enjoys walking her golden retriever, HIIT classes, going to concerts, and trying new restaurants in the city.

This year as Communications Director, Carolyn hopes to deepen member engagement within the Spinsters organization and increase our presence both online and in the greater Bay Area community. She is excited to use her skills to highlight our membership and all of the great work that we do together.

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Tori Yee

Tori is excited to serve as this year’s Spinsters Finance Director. Her duties include supporting the finance function of the organization, providing an operating plan for the fiscal year and cost analysis budgets for each of our events, closely monitoring our financial performance, ensuring that we are applying the appropriate pricing structure for our events and membership, and operating with constant financial transparency and integrity.

A native of Orinda, CA, Tori is a sixth-year Spinster who previously served on the Membership Selection Committee for two years and as a Neighborhood Chair. Tori majored in Economics and Finance at Loyola Marymount University and is now a Private Equity Associate at Seacoast Capital. She loves being outdoors and active and enjoys swimming, hiking, traveling, skiing, and spending time with friends and family.

As a Board Member for Spinsters this year, Tori’s goals are to gain a new perspective on the organization and its operations, continue connecting with more Spinsters members, and learn how Spinsters integrates within San Francisco and how we can expand and strengthen our community ties.

Membership Experience Director

Lauren Mohrman

Ecstatic to serve on the Board of Directors, Lauren is in her third year with Spinsters of San Francisco. She plays a vital role in organizing the New Member Tea, selecting committee chairs, and building committees. She also manages the organization’s Slack workspace, tracks membership requirements throughout the year, and plans the annual Wine Tour. Lauren previously served as a community events committee member during her first year and as a community events co-chair in her second year, gaining valuable experience in event planning and leadership.

Originally from Menlo Park, CA, Lauren graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. She currently works as a senior project engineer at Critchfield Mechanical, Inc., where she designs HVAC systems and manages local projects in the Bay Area.

As a former college rower, Lauren loves staying active through spin classes, “hot girl” walks with friends, and the occasional round of golf. She’s also a big fan of country music and never misses a concert nearby. When she’s not moving, you can find her in the kitchen, baking her go-to treats: chocolate chip cookies, lemon cake with raspberry filling, and brownies.

In addition to her work with Spinsters, Lauren is actively involved with the Bay Area SMACNA Women in Construction group, where she co-leads the programs committee. Much like her work with Spinsters, she helps plan a variety of events focused on volunteering, networking, professional development, and social activities.

This year, her goal is to foster camaraderie among both new and current members, providing support to committee chairs and ensuring every member’s voice is heard. Lauren hopes to enhance the Spinsters community through positive energy and unique experiences, believing in the joy of working with a group of women to give back to San Francisco while having fun along the way.

Reflecting on her experience, Lauren shares: “Spinsters is such a fun and supportive group that I love getting to experience San Francisco with. Whether that’s volunteering as an usher for the SF Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker or getting a private tour of the Dandelion Chocolate Factory, my time with Spinsters has helped me connect with like-minded women and give back to my local SF community.”

Membership Recruitment Director

Karen Datangel

Karen Datangel is proud to serve as the Membership Recruitment Director for Spinsters’ 95th year. As Membership Recruitment Director, Karen leads the spring membership drive to recruit members for the 2025-26 year.

This is Karen’s seventh year in Spinsters, her third year on the Board of Directors, and second time serving as Membership Recruitment Director. She previously served as Communications Director in 2022-23 and Membership Recruitment Director in 2021-22. Last year, she served as the Public Relations/Marketing Chair and on the Membership Selection Committee (MSC) for the third time in her Spinsters tenure, as well as on the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee. She also previously served as 2019 Fleet or Flight Co-Chair and on the Volunteer Outreach Committee.

Karen was born in San Francisco and raised in neighboring Daly City and South San Francisco. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from San Francisco State University and currently works as a Communications Analyst at the Judicial Council of California.

A fiercely dedicated and enthusiastic Bay Area sports fan, Karen can usually be found in the center field bleachers at a Giants game at Oracle Park. She’s also passionate about nightlife, the arts, live music, nostalgia, discussing current events, astrology, and memes. In addition to her involvement in Spinsters, Karen is an outgoing member of the St. Anthony’s Young Professionals Council, having served 3+ years at the end of her tenure in December 2024.

Karen’s goals as Membership Recruitment Director is to promote positive awareness of Spinsters, build on existing methods of recruitment, and experiment with new channels to recruit a diverse, talented, and enthusiastic base of Prospective New Members eager to carry forward the Spinsters legacy.

Philanthropy Director

Chippy Yan

Chippy is honored to serve on the Board of Directors, she is in her third year with Spinsters of San Francisco. In her role, she builds connections between Spinsters and the organization’s nonprofit partner, Edgewood, while coordinating volunteering opportunities throughout the SF Bay Area. She also represents Spinsters within the local nonprofit community. Previously, she served as Volunteer Outreach Co-Chair during the 2023-2024 term, further expanding her leadership within the organization.

Raised in the South Bay, she earned a B.A. in Communications from UC San Diego. She currently works as a marketer for an education technology startup, where she finds fulfillment in helping children achieve academic success and beyond.

Outside of work, she enjoys barre, boxing, meditation, park walks, and browsing the aisles of Target and Whole Foods. This year, she’s focused on encouraging members to understand the lasting impact of their volunteering efforts. Her goal is to inspire members to give back not just during their time with Spinsters, but long after they’ve moved on.

Reflecting on her experience with Spinsters, Chippy shares: “Joining Spinsters changed my life for the better. I’m surrounded by wonderful, beautiful, talented women who teach me something new all the time. It’s easy to get comfortable with the same five people you’ve known forever, but meeting so many different people has made me a better person.”