Friday, November 1, 2024, 6 to 9pm
Ritz-Carlton, 600 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA
On Friday, November 1, 2024, over 300 guests gathered at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to honor four alumni (Stephen Gillett, Genny Lim, Evan Kidera and Patrick Makuakāne) for their outstanding achievements.
President Lynn Mahoney and Ben Fong-Torres (’66) served as hosts as the University community honored the newest inductees, celebrating their accomplishments as they were inducted into SF State’s Alumni Hall of Fame. Stephen Gillett, Evan Kidera. Patrick Makuakāne and Genny Lim join a prestigious group of over 150 accomplished graduates who have made a positive impact in their communities and industries.
Genny was introduced with a special video created for the induction celebration to honor her many wonderful accomplishments.
“Education, I’ve always believed, is the most important pathway to social change.”
GENNY LIM, 2024 SFSU Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee
Genny’s acceptance speech concluded with a powerful reading of two poems, I Am American and The Journey, which elicited a standing ovation from the attendees.
