Stan Adachi is the founder of the Red String Foundation.  Throughout his career, Stan donated time and money to many different charities and although he knew charitable giving would be part of his legacy, it was always planned to be part of his estate plans.  Caring for his aging parents and the unexpected death of his only brother, Jeff, were a turning point.  Reflecting about his life, family, and purpose, Stan began to question why he was waiting until his death before starting to meaningfully give back and make a real difference in people's lives and livelihoods.  The idea for Red String was borne.  

 

For Stan, establishing Red String, working with friends, colleagues, partners, and supporters toward a common mission, supporting and engaging with phenomenal people and amazing charitable organizations, and providing opportunities for families and children in need to create a better future for themselves have been the most rewarding and satisfying time in his life.  Stan's vision for Red String is to create a force for good that will continue far beyond his lifetime.   

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Prior to establishing the Foundation, Stan worked at the Boeing Company as the Divisional Executive Director of Quality for Boeing Global Services until his retirement in 2018.   During his 32-year tenure at Boeing, Stan worked in many different senior leadership capacities including Divisional Executive Director for Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) Supplier Quality, Executive Director BDS Supplier Management, and other various senior leadership roles in Program Management and Engineering.

Prior to retiring in 2017, Valerie spent 32-years working at The Boeing Company.  Valerie worked in engineering and quality functions in both Puget Sound and St. Louis supporting commercial airplanes, defense and space programs, and multiple experimental programs across the country. 

 

Valerie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an Engineering Risk Analysis Certificate from Stanford University.  Valerie is looking forward to learning about nonprofits, giving back to the community, and continuing in her goal of running a marathon in every US state. 

Pam Mabry retired in 2015 as the Director of Human Resources, Network & Space Systems, a business in Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS).  Pam’s career spans over three decades of professional human resources experience. During her career, Pam held several executive leadership positions in Boeing responsible for the strategic development and implementation of comprehensive and effective human resources programs. She worked closely with senior leaders developing people strategies that enhanced leadership performance and overall organizational productivity.  She also led numerous programs and company-wide initiatives, to drive greater employee engagement and affect meaningful organizational change.

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Before becoming a human resources professional, Pam worked as a therapist, with autistic children. She also worked for the Los Angeles County School District teaching special needs adolescents.

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Pam earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California at Los Angeles and a master’s from California State University at Long Beach.

 

Throughout her life, Pam has always volunteered and served on nonprofit boards primarily related to individuals with special needs.  As a retiree, she enjoys food and wine, golf, cardio kickboxing and Pilates.  She is currently the secretary on the board of directors for the Women In Golf club in Long Beach, CA.

Jed, a financial advisor with Northrock Partners in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serves as Red String's Security Custodian and Financial Advisor. 

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Integrating over six years of financial coaching and lifestyle management experience, Jed serves as trusted counsel to executives looking to further cultivate their careers. With a focus on navigating executive compensation and benefits, Jed partners with clients to provide strategic guidance on complex lifestyle matters and critical career decisions to ensure his clients have a personalized approach for continued success.

Jed values his ability to create trusted relationships with his clients while guiding their financial lives. Through the Personal Office™ approach, he drives a seamless client experience that gives his clients confidence and creates more free time in their busy lives. While serving a broad client base, Jed also works with a niche market of Boeing executives in Seattle and the surrounding area. He travels frequently to the NorthRock Partners Seattle office and other cities along the West Coast.

Jed is a graduate of St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he earned a degree in finance. He and his wife, Aly, and daughter, Marlo, reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Tina Wang recently retired from ValueRock Realty Partners, a commercial real estate investment company, where she was the Senior Vice President of Operations.  Tina joined the Red String team in 2019 and was influential in helping to shape the design of the Foundation's operations and management. 

 

As the Senior Vice President at ValueRock, Tina  was responsible for asset management, leasing, and property management for over 3 million square feet of property.  Prior to ValueRock, Tina spent over 27 years at The Boeing Company working in engineering, supplier management, quality and finance supporting commercial airplane, satellite, defense and space programs. 

 

Tina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington and a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.  Tina is looking forward to spending more time learning about nonprofits, giving back to the community through the Foundation and having time for her many hobbies and interests.

 

After retiring from Boeing in 2019, Leslie has been pursuing her many interests.  She volunteers at community based nonprofits including the local animal shelter and gardening at the neighborhood athletic club and church.

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During her 30 years at Boeing, Leslie enjoyed working as an engineer on Avionics systems installed on commercial airplanes, and then transitioning to the Global Services business providing aftermarket engineering modifications and supply chain support for Boeing aircraft around the world.  As the Director of Engineering, Program Management and Supply Chain, Leslie's leadership was instrumental in collaborating across the business and with partner suppliers to design, certify, and bring to market new innovative products to airline customers worldwide.  ​

 

Growing up, Leslie was encourged to explore different interests and ultimately attended the University of Washington where she earned a BS in Electrical Engineering.  She received her MBA at Seattle University.  Leslie enjoys pursuing her many hobbies, including hiking, trail running, pickle ball, gardening, and working with dogs, which allow for meaningful and joyful connection with nature and people.

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Glenn Yamada is a licensed attorney who has practiced in the fields of immigration and commercial litigation for over 10 years. He has helped clients with visas and worked on large-scale lawsuits involving international corporations such as Toyota and Sony. These experiences have allowed Glenn to hone his legal skills and develop “compassionate listening” over the course of counseling numerous individuals. He is therefore adept at engaging people as well as quickly addressing key issues in a matter. Glenn also brings a positive attitude to work and makes it a point to encourage co-workers and clients when possible.

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Since high school, Glenn has volunteered for various organizations and is a proponent of the idea that communities are key to the welfare of its citizens. He believes no one is an island and that we are all responsible for one another. For these reasons, he continues to pursue opportunities in civic activities.

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Glenn holds a master’s degree in public policy from UCLA and a law degree from the Ohio State University. In his spare time, you can catch him playing basketball or singing at the local karaoke bar with his wife. He continues to be stuck in the 80s and 90s.

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Michelle is currently a judge with the San Francisco Superior Court.  Prior to her judicial service, she worked at the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office for almost 17 years.  During her tenure, she tried over 50 jury trials to verdict, ranging from misdemeanors to serious and violent life cases.

 

Michelle will be leading our Jeff Adachi Legacy Project (JALP) Community Relations.  In this role, Michelle will be helping to identify candidate nonprofit organizations for the JALP, build stronger relationships, and help grow our presence and visibility in the San Francisco Bay area.

Jeff Adachi was the Public Defender of San Francisco from 2002 until his death on February 22, 2019.

 

As a fierce advocate for racial justice, civil liberties, criminal justice reform and immigration rights, Jeff revolutionized the Public Defender’s Office, brought critical resources to the department, and led the Office to become the preeminent national model of holistic defense.  Jeff also invested in the community. He helped develop programs like Mo Magic and Bayview Magic, which aim to empower and advance the health and resources of disadvantaged youth and their families.

 

Jeff was an author and award-winning filmmaker.  He wrote, produced and directed The Slanted Screen, a 2006 film that explored stereotypes of Asian men in American cinema. In 2009, he directed You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story and in 2016 made the short film America Needs a Racial Facial. His 2017 film, Defender, focused on his defense of a young black man following a racially charged encounter with police.  His most recent film, Ricochet, released in 2021, chronicles the tragic death of Kate Steinle and the trial of the immigrant accused of her murder. In addition to his own creative projects, Jeff provided opportunities to other artists through his work with the Asian American Arts Foundation and the Center for Asian American Media.

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