Peer Talk Interviews: Mr. Theo Ellington
Theo Ellington is a third generation San Franciscian who was raised in bay view hunters point
by his mother who was a a concessionaire at Candlestick Park for the San Francisco Giants
and 49ers games. Theo went to Charles Drew, and Gloria Davis Middle School at the age of 13
Theo lost his cousin to gun violence. Theo committed to creating a new normal for his
neighborhood . Theo made a documentary film about homelessness in San Francisco he made
two films that were shown at the San Francisco International Film Festival. And the World
Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland. Theo is the first of his family to graduate from collage.
Theo earned a masters from the University of San Francisco .Theo has been appointed by three
Mayors Mayor Gavin Newsom , Mayor Ed Lee, and Mayor London Breed .Theo served as the
infrastructure Commissioner he helped create over 1,000 new affordable homes including more
than 100 formerly homeless residents and low- income seniors while restoring over 50 million in
City investments for minority and women owned business. Theo was the Director of
Homelessness Initiatives and community development for the Salvation Army and He was the
Golden State Warriors first Director of Public Affairs, an important role bringing the team to the
Chase Center. Theo is now the Executive Director of the Ruth Williams Bay View Opera House
and is focusing on the next generation of local artist of color.
Theo is running for District 10 Supervisor , he is the a father of 3 young children and married to
his wife Seray a registered nurse. They are raising their children two blocks from where Theo grew up! Meet Theo!
