Cheryl brings extensive Soroptimist leadership experience to the presidency. She joined Soroptimist International of San Francisco in 2009 and has served the club in numerous leadership positions, including two previous one-year terms as president, vice president, secretary, and two separate two-year terms as a board director.

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Her service has also extended beyond the local club level. Addleman served as District 1 Director on the Sierra Pacific Region Board from 2018 to 2020 and as Sierra Pacific Region Board Secretary from 2022 to 2024. She currently serves as Co-Chair of the Sierra Pacific Region Conference for the 2025–2026 term.

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Before her recent retirement, Addleman worked for many years as an Employee Relations Partner, specializing in workplace investigations. Her professional background, regional leadership experience, and longstanding dedication to Soroptimist make her well positioned to guide SISF into its next chapter of service and community impact.

I am a Physician Scientist and successful Pharma Executive. I am a supporter and long time advocate for women and girls. Have been a Soroptimist for more than 20 years and a member of the San Francisco club for 10+. I am a public speaker on innovation and women's issues as well as a mentor. 

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Sherry Alexander is proud to join the Board of Directors of Soroptimist, bringing with her a deep
commitment to financial empowerment, community development, and youth mentorship. She currently serves as a Financial Manager at a credit union located in an underserved community, where she focuses on increasing financial literacy, expanding access to banking services, and helping individuals and families build stronger financial futures.

With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Sherry is passionate about creating pathways to economic stability—especially for women and girls. Her professional expertise, coupled with a strong dedication to equity and inclusion, aligns with Soroptimist’s mission to uplift and empower future leaders.

As a Board Director, Sherry looks forward to contributing her skills in financial education, strategic planning, and community engagement to further expand the organization’s impact and ensure that every woman and girl has the tools and confidence to thrive.

Kari Gray has worked as a social impact program manager and event organizer for more than 30 years with digital equity and Internet access, social entrepreneurs, career development programs, and public education volunteer organizations.

A San Francisco resident, Kari is an active public school advocate and has served the California State PTA Board of Managers as a Legislative Advocate and as a Family Engagement and Education Commission member. 

An arts advocate, Kari has also served as a Board member for Youth Art Exchange, Intersection for the Arts, and Independent Arts & Media. She currently serves on the San Francisco District PTA, the SF Tech Council, the Bay Area Digital Inclusion Coalition, the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, and the CA State Digital Equity Planning Working Group.

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Sonia Gómez-Rexelius is a lifelong San Franciscan, born and raised in the Mission District and a proud graduate of San Francisco public schools, including Lowell High School. She earned her B.A. in Spanish Literature with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of California, Berkeley.

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Today, Sonia lives in Noe Valley, where she continues to be deeply connected to the city and its neighborhoods. She began her career in business-to-business marketing, working with innovative technology companies during the early development of emerging technologies. She later brought her business experience and deep knowledge of San Francisco to a career in real estate, where she has worked since 2004 with BarbCo (Barbagelata Real Estate), Zephyr Real Estate, and Corcoran Icon Properties.

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Community service has always been an important part of Sonia’s life. She is a past president of Soroptimist International of San Francisco, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. In honor of her mother, Elena Moreno Gómez, Sonia established the Elena Moreno Gómez Scholarship with the Chicana Latina Foundation to empower and support the educational goals and advancement of Chicana and Latina women. 

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Sonia has also served on the board of the Lowell Alumni Association. Whether through her professional work, volunteer service, or support for educational opportunities, she remains committed to the people, neighborhoods, and future of San Francisco.

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With roots in the Mission, a home in Noe Valley, and a career spanning technology, marketing, real estate, and community service, Sonia brings a lifelong connection to and commitment to the city she calls home.