Innovation Dialog with Teresa Keng

Guest: Teresa Keng

SUMMARY
Teresa Keng is an innovative and experienced leader specializing in the areas of small business,
entrepreneurship, public policy, housing, real estate, and customer/constituent relations. She is agile,
able to manage and prioritize complicated responsibilities, while successfully responding to challenging
and novel situations. She is a proven operator, managing cross-functional teams and building win-win
relationships with staff, customers, and stakeholders. Teresa is committed to excellence, team-work and
leading by example.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
Leadership, Government and Community Relations, Project & Time Management, Sales and Marketing,
Small Business/Entrepreneurship
EXPERIENCE
Commercial And Residential Realtor and Loan Agent, Legacy Realty and Loans 2000-2019
● Assisted Client with finding their dream homes in the East Bay and South Bay Area with the best
terms and a smooth move-in process
● Represented commercial tenants with locating office spaces, lease agreement and tenant
improvements negotiation, and oversaw tenant improvements.
● Provided consultations with potential tenants on locations and logistics based on their specific
needs
Advisor at the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco Bay Area /2020-Present
● Event planning & support for Chamber of Commerce Member Development
● Assist with fundraising and distribution of 50,000 masks for health clinics in East & South Bay
Fremont Unified School District Liaison Committee Member, City of Fremont /2020-Present
● Work with representatives of School Board members and Superintendent to advocate for student
wellness and long term strategy
● Advocated for safe return to in-classroom learning for both special needs and mainstream students
● Advocated for student mental health support programs
● Advocated for “Safe Routes to Schools”- City worked to install signage and accommodations to
make the routes safer for students
City Council Member, City of Fremont – Fremont, CA | 2018 – Present
● Oversee a $200 Million + budget serving over 250,000 residents in Alameda County’s second
largest city
● Elected in 2018 for a 2-year term and re-elected in 2020 for a full 4-year term
● Raised Fremont’s minimum wage to $15/ hour, two years ahead of the State schedule.
● Supported events and fundraisers for Fremont Education Foundation, SAVE, and other non-profits
Teresa Keng
34250 Whitehead Lane, Fremont, CA 94555 | 510-468-0336 | teresainthecity@yahoo.com
● Established the Fremont Housing Navigation Center to help homeless residents with temporary
housing as well as resources to establish permanent housing
● On March 27th, 2020, ratified Executive Orders to establish emergency eviction moratoriums on
residential and small business evictions
● Set up Fremont Cares Rent Relief Program for rental assistance
● Set up Small Business Relief Grant Program to assist small business ownersT
● Coordinated and donated masks to essential workers and underserved communities
Small Business Owner, Milk and Honey Cafe – Fremont, CA | 2015 – Present
● Oversee General Operations of Restaurant, designed and implemented menu items
● Coordinate marketing campaigns and special events
● Negotiated lease contract and lead design/construction of remodeling over the course of 8 months
● Worked with local schools and nonprofits on fundraising events, raised over $5,000 for local
communities
● Worked with Fremont Unified Student Store to provide more than 6,000 free lunches for Fremont
students from March through June 2020
● Hosted shoe donations and toy drives for underserved students
● Held clothing drives for California fire victims
● Hosted fundraisers for SAVE aiding domestic violence victims
EDUCATION
San Jose State University, CA — Ed.D. Leadership Program Candidate | Doctoral Program in
Educational Leadership | 2021-Present
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, San Francisco, CA — Master of Science (M.S.),
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbology | 1997-2000
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA — Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Managerial
Economics | 1993-1997