Belinda Yan, Outgoing Board Member
Board of Directors from 2018-2024, Vice President 2022-2023
Founder, Presidio Search Group
Pictured: Juthaporn being coached by Belinda
“I believe women have a unique ability to positively influence their families and communities, and with economic independence, that impact is amplified. That’s why I was drawn to Dress for Success San Francisco over a decade ago and have been honored to contribute to its growth and decision-making as both a volunteer and board member. From Career Coaching to financial literacy programs, Dress for Success equips women with the tools they need to thrive, even when faced with economic and personal hardships.
Although my tenure on the board has come to an end, I remain deeply committed to supporting Dress for Success’ mission and growth. I urge you, my friends, to contribute and take action if you haven’t already. Your support—no matter how small—makes a tremendous difference in the lives of the women we serve. ”
— Belinda Yan
Belinda began her journey with Dress for Success in 2015 where she helped Dress’ initiatives by volunteering her time at the boutiques and as a career coach. As an expert in the employment field, Belinda leveraged her talents helping women with resume building, and offering insightful career advice. In the Fall of 2018 Belinda joined the DFS Board where she helped lead board member recruitment and spearheaded the annual Holiday Soiree Fundraising event.
"For years, Belinda has brought groups of women together to laugh, shop, eat and drink at various Dress for Success events. Her love for Dress for Success is contagious - so many people have Belinda to thank for fabulous memories and introducing us to an amazing organization.”
- Laurie Aaronson, Founder, AOCSF accounting services
Belinda founded Presidio Search Group in 2014 and has worked with investment management clients for more than twenty-five years. She has fifteen years of experience leading executive search engagements for endowments, foundations, private equity and venture capital firms, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, fund of funds and hedge funds. Belinda’s technical expertise spans all areas of investment management with a focus on investment and investor relations searches across all levels.
Before executive search, Belinda spent 10 years at Merrill Lynch & Co. where she was a Director and senior member of the institutional sales and international sales trading teams in San Francisco and New York. She began her career as an equity sales trader with Smith New Court PLC, Britain’s largest independent brokerage firm, until their acquisition by Merrill Lynch in 1995.
Belinda earned a B.A. in Economics from University of Michigan