Our Story

En2Action is committed to empowering Black and BIPOC communities.

We launch programs and create spaces where our communities can cultivate their talents and build thriving businesses, celebrate and preserve their culture, and assert their civic power.

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A history built on action!

En2Action was built on the belief that people have the power to shape their own future—they just need the tools and resources to do so. Our story is about creating that reality for the people of Bayview-Hunters Point and beyond. That’s why we work in partnership with Black and BIPOC residents to build economic power through food entrepreneurship, celebrate and protect our cultural heritage, and ensure our community has a decisive voice in the policies that affect our lives and environment.

This partnership has translated into tangible impact. Since 2019, we've helped launch over 50 Black-owned businesses, engaged more than 5,000 community members, and provided over 1,000 food boxes to our neighbors in need. Ultimately, we’re building a future of long-term community wealth, resilience, and self-determination.

Three core values guide our work:

People matter, communities need to be heard, and collaboration requires openness and transparency.

People Matter

We believe every individual deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our Ujamaa Kitchen program has trained and launched over 40 Black and BIPOC food entrepreneurs, providing them with business incubation, technical assistance, and pop-up opportunities at the Food Pavilion at India Basin. These efforts break down barriers and create new economic pathways.
Voices Count

We ensure that community voices directly inform local policy and planning. Through town halls and listening sessions—like those for the African American Arts & Cultural District—we’ve engaged over 500 residents, artists, and businesses to shape strategic frameworks for cultural preservation and economic vitality.
Stronger Together

Our impact is amplified through deep partnerships with local businesses, cultural institutions, government agencies, and grassroots organizations. From working with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District on environmental justice to partnering with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency on equity-based public safety, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

Meet the Team

Andrea Baker

CEO & Executive Director
Andrea Baker is the visionary behind the work and success of En2Action. She believes that vibrant, empowered communities are at the center of a just and thriving economy. Through her leadership, she transforms this belief into action, fostering economic empowerment and engagement in Black and BIPOC communities. The results are tangible, visible, and quantifiable. Andrea not only develops strategic plans—she builds hope, revitalizes commercial corridors intentionally, and works to harness the spirit of entrepreneurship in the communities En2Action serves. Before founding En2Action, Andrea served as Principal at Andrea Baker Consulting and Project Manager in the Mayor’s Office of Economic & Workforce Development in San Francisco.
Judith McRae

Chief Operations Officer
As COO, Judith leverages her expertise in technology and finance to create economic prosperity for Black and Brown communities. She knows that behind every resource used efficiently and every system improved is a thriving business, a connected community, and a culture being preserved. At En2Action, she dedicates her energy to creating a supportive environment where entrepreneurs can flourish, knowing that every available resource is invested in their future. Judith works closely with leadership and community stakeholders to build a lasting legacy—one where economic equity, community development, and cultural preservation are not just goals, but a lived reality.
Precious Green

Program Manager
With a background in law, communications, and community engagement, Precious leverages her 20+ years of experience to help create economic opportunity in underserved communities. She specializes in building powerful collaborations and creating community-led programs that lead to tangible, positive change. As Program Manager, she applies this focus to empower entrepreneurs and foster equity, ensuring that Black and BIPOC communities are not only included but are leaders of their own economic growth. Before joining En2Action, Precious oversaw programming and community outreach first as Director of Programming and then as Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships at Manny's. She holds a JD from the University of Georgia and a BA in International Studies and Economics from American University.
Angelica Mena

Kitchen Manager
Angelica Mena is a creative entrepreneur with a professional background that blends culinary expertise, creativity, technology, and community service. Her consistent advocacy for social equity and her work addressing food insecurity among seniors at Lakeview make her a powerful force for change at En2Action. In her role as Ujamaa’s Kitchen Manager, Angelica empowers aspiring food entrepreneurs by helping them navigate the use of a shared industrial kitchen, offering technical support, identifying sales opportunities, and guiding them toward sustainable business growth and operational improvement. Angelica is originally from Bogotá, Colombia, and moved to San Francisco in 2004.
Maribel Ramirez

Food & Beveverage PM
Maribel’s transition from corporate marketing and event coordination to the nonprofit sector reflects her dedication to social justice and empowerment. Motivated by a desire to uplift marginalized communities, like her own in East Los Angeles, she began volunteering with food banks as a garden and cooking educator. This ignited her passion for the food industry and led her to the restaurant world. Using her corporate expertise, Maribel helped women entrepreneurs launch food businesses at La Cocina. Now at En2Action, she drives economic empowerment and builds community through food and justice—because Maribel understands that food does more than nourish, it bridges cultural divides and fosters lasting connections.Description goes here
Saadiya Javed

Cafe Supervisor