We recently welcomed Shariff Wynn to our team, where she’ll be working as a Community Engagement Coordinator on our advocacy team, working in Districts 5 and 10. Get to know Shariff!
Tell us a bit about yourself and what led you to working at the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.
I’ve lived in San Francisco for 12 years, and started biking when I was 5 years old. As someone who rides a bike and uses public transportation as my main source of travel, I’ve always had a passion for equality, justice, and building communities. There are many underserved communities that I want to be able to make a difference in communities that are neglected in biking and public transit. Not only to have safe streets, but to improve the quality of life.
How are bikes and biking a part of your life in San Francisco?
Biking is a big part of how I get around and exercise. I like to challenge myself with endurance, and I also like to save money. There was a point in time where I was fearful of biking in my neighborhood due to the lack of bike paths, and speedy vehicles. I have now faced that fear and challenged myself to be more cautious, and patient on the road. One of the areas of the city I like to ride is along the Embarcadero.For me it’s one of the safest areas I feel comfortable with.
What are you most excited for in this role?
I am most excited about working with different community organizations, learning more about the advocacy work SFBike, and working with a new group of people. I also am excited about building bridges within different communities, and advocating for more bike lanes and safer structures. I want to be able to make a difference in communities that are underserved, in biking and public transit. Not only to have safer streets, but to improve the quality of life.
Describe your ideal day off in the city.
My day off in the city would consist of taking a ferry anywhere in the Bay. Going for a run, and sitting on someone’s patio soaking in the sun. And if there is a concert or festival, you most likely will see me in the crowd.
