Dr. Maria Su is the Executive Director of the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF). DCYF is an innovative policy and grant making agency and a proud steward of the Children and Youth Fund, a landmark initiative that funds comprehensive services for children, youth and families in the City & County of San Francisco. DCYF is one of the few
city departments in the country dedicated exclusively to the needs of young people from birth through 24 years of age. Dr. Su oversees and administers approximately $100M annually, for children and family services ranging from early care and education, out-of-school time services, teens and youth workforce development, family support and violence prevention and intervention programs. Dr. Su started with DCYF as the Deputy Director in 2005 and was appointed by Mayor Gavin Newsom in 2009 to the Department Head position.
Dr. Su currently serves as a commissioner on the San Francisco First 5 Children and Families Commission and is Co-Chair of the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council. Dr. Su is an advocate for children services, and a leader in social justice and education reform. She has held senior management and executive positions at grassroots non-profit agencies and at large institutions throughout San Francisco. Dr. Su received her Bachelor Degree in Psychology from Boston University and Doctor of Psychology Degree from Alliant International University-CSPP.