sally kay

Professional Headshot for Sally Kay, Board Member for the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus

Sally Kay is a California based External Affairs and Public Policy professional with expertise in U.S. state and municipal legislation focused on emerging policy related to technology companies. Over the last decade, she has worked at the forefront of some of the world's most disruptive technologies at the intersection of innovation and public policy, including leading a national campaign to support comprehensive ridesharing legislation for Uber. Currently at Amazon in San Francisco, Ms. Kay leads partnerships with policy makers, civic leaders, and non-profit organizations in Northern California. 

Sally began working in politics for California State Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee in San Luis Obispo while attending graduate school as a young mother. After working in Sacramento as Legislative Director in the state Capitol, she then moved to the Bay Area to pursue working in the private sector. She is passionate about music, having been involved in musical theater and church choir in her early years and later performing as a jazz vocalist. A Georgia native, Ms. Kay holds a B.A. in Philosophy and a Master's in Public Policy, both from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and lives in the East Bay with her husband Danny and their five children.

Why I joined the Board:

I’m thrilled to uplift the inspiring work of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus as a Board Member. As someone whose life is enriched immeasurably by music, and informed by hope, I’m honored to spend time supporting the message of inclusion and love that the Chorus stands for. From the moment I was introduced to this work, I have been compelled by the mission to promote the transformative power of music to heal, to enlighten and to foster unity.