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The public record.

A documented record of leadership, ideas, public impact, and cultural influence — for journalists, producers, conference planners, funders, researchers, and partners.

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Featured Appearances

In the record.

NBC Bay Area · Feb 2025

SF Black Wall Street: Preserving History, Culture and Spaces in Community

Profiled as co-founder of SF Black Wall Street on preserving Black economic and cultural infrastructure in San Francisco.

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Black Enterprise

California's Largest Criminal Justice Organization Will Be Run by a Black Woman

On her appointment as Executive Director of Californians for Safety and Justice — leading the state's largest criminal-justice reform organization.

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CalMatters · Feb 2026

On the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center and What Reform Can Build

Executive and institutional leadership on the future of California's prisons and the case for reinvestment.

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CBS News Sacramento · May 2026

Crime Survivors Rally at the California Capitol for Better Victim Support

Statewide leadership on victim compensation reform and the support survivors are owed — at the Capitol.

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KQED · 2024

Crime Survivors of Color Are Remaking California's Victim System

Reframing public safety and victim services through the leadership of the people closest to harm.

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Times-Herald (Vallejo) · Jan 2025

Hollins Doing Her Best to Help Crime Victims in Vallejo

On the ground in Vallejo — meeting crime victims where they are and building the local case for survivor support.

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On Film

Watch the work.

Tinisch Hollins speaking at the California Capitol for Survivors Speak
Sacramento · Capitol
We Are Survivors — Campaign Film
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Tinisch Hollins at the podium for the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center
California
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center — Ribbon Cutting
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Tinisch Hollins on a panel discussing justice and behavioral-health reform
Steinberg Institute
California's History With Justice & Behavioral-Health Reform
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Selected Recognition

Selected honors and recognition.

April 2026

Congressional Honor: Suzanne McDaniel Memorial Award for Public Awareness

Presented at the Library of Congress for contributions to public awareness and the historical record. Watch her remarks →

May 2026

Community Impact Award — Golden State Warriors

Honored by the Golden State Warriors for community impact and leadership.

2025

California Black Women's Trailblazers Hall of Fame

Presented by the California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute.

2024

Uncommon Hero Award — Uncommon Law

Honored for her work in justice and community. Watch the tribute →

2024

Ella Hill Hutch Award

SF Chapter of Black Women for Political Action.

2023

Frontline Hero — San Francisco 49ers

Recognized by the San Francisco 49ers for community service.

2020

Humanitarian Award — Peace Over Violence

Recognized as a Brave Space Builder by Peace Over Violence.

August 2011

Tinisch Hollins Day — City & County of San Francisco

Proclaimed by the Mayor in recognition of her service to the City and its communities.

Press & Speaker Resources

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02Speaker introduction
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04Selected speaking topics
05Press contact — letsbuild@tinischhollins.com