Gorretti Lo Lui

    Director, Lui Foundation

    Philanthropist | Arts Advocate | Community Leader

    • Director of the Lui Foundation (founded 2005), leading philanthropic initiatives supporting arts, culture, education, and social equity.

    • Over 27 years of volunteer leadership in San Francisco’s arts and cultural sectors, specializing in fundraising strategies and advocacy for the Chinese American community.

    Leadership & Board Service

    • Asian Art Museum

    • Trustee since 1998; City Commissioner (2010–2025).

    • Currently serves as Vice President of Community on the executive board.

    • San Francisco Symphony

    • Elected Governor (2007), Vice President (2018–2020).

    • Honored as Life Governor in 2021 for long-standing service.

    • SF War Memorial & Performing Arts Center

    • Appointed Trustee by Mayor Edwin M. Lee (2013); termed out in December 2024.

    • First woman of color to serve as Vice President (2021–2023) of the board overseeing SF Symphony, Opera, and Ballet.

    • Chinese Historical Society of America

    • Trustee since 2018; Co-President since 2024.

    • Describes it as a “close to heart but challenging endeavor.”

    • Chinatown Media and Arts Collaborative (CMAC)

    • Appointed Co-Chair of Capital Campaign (March 2024), supporting artistic expression in community and media spaces.

    • China Institute of America (New York City)

    • Appointed Trustee in December 2024, promoting Chinese culture through education, exhibitions, and business initiatives.

    Community Impact

    • Co-Founder & Vice President, Rose Pak Community Fund (RPCF) – Since 2017

    • Supports youth programs, women’s shelters, scholarships, and small businesses in Chinatown.

    • Executive Producer of Rally: The Rose Pak Documentary, featured at:

    • 2023 San Francisco International Film Festival

    • 2024 ArtEmerson, presented by Emerson College’s Office of the Arts.