Welcome to the Office of Ritchie Fuentes.
"As an LGBTQ Latino, I am passionate about finding equitable solutions to the Bay Area’s most challenging issues."
About Me
My Background
A public service professional with over 15 years’ experience with deep and broad relationships throughout local and state government agencies, elected officials, businesses, foundations, and non-profits. As an LGBTQ Latino, I am passionate about finding equitable solutions to the Bay Area’s most challenging issues.
My Work
My government career started in the City of Santa Ana in 2004. Since 2013, I have worked at the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to keep BART running and the Bay Area moving. As a Manager in the Executive Office of Budget and Performance, I lead BART’s Federal and State Grants Advocacy efforts where I helped the agency secure a $3.5 billion dollar bond initiative.
Beyond my job at the District, I serve BART current and past employees as a member of the BART Investment Plans Committee, where I provide fiduciary oversight and strategic guidance over more than $1 billion in retirement assets with the highest degree of transparency and accountability. I also serve on the Executive Board of AFSCME Local 3993, working to protect and expand our members’ benefits.
I earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from California State University, Los Angeles.
My Awards
I am honored to have received several recognitions.
- San Francisco Business Times, Business of Pride OutStanding Voices
- Mass Transit Magazine, Top 40 Under 40
- San Francisco Business Times, 40 Under 40
- Gloss Magazine, Top 10 Bay Area People Worth Watching.
ADVOCACY IN SACRAMENTO AND BEYOND
