EY offices in San Francisco, San Jose and Silicon Valley are where leading technologies like artificial intelligence, powerful alliances with global corporations, and some of the brightest minds in the business all join together to build a better working world.
Working with our teams in the IPO capital of the world means experiencing a culture that nurtures unstoppable entrepreneurs and shapes the next generation of industry leaders.
Keep reading to discover how we enjoy meaningful experiences in work — and life — in the Bay Area.
Meet EY people living and working in the Bay Area
Get to know Joe Gelman
“Being nice to people is the easiest career competitive advantage."
▉ Work
" I’m a People Advisory Services manager at Ernst & Young LLP, based out of San Francisco by way of Nashville and Chicago. I also recently spent a year on a rotation with the Americas Innovation team. "
▉ Community
"With my recent role in Americas Innovation, I’ve had an inside look at the incredible work EY is doing to help our clients navigate a continuously disruptive market and the fascinating new products and tools we’re developing. As a cherry on top, I helped support the EY Bay Area Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards by participating in interviews with founders and at the awards ceremony. I look forward to getting more involved with EY Ripples and giving back to the Bay."
▉ Life
"I’m fairly new to the Bay Area after moving from Chicago in June 2021, but I have already felt at home. I love live music and the privilege to go out and see shows again. This past year has brought a lot of joy back to my life — plus, it’s been a great way to explore this beautiful new city! I play a little piano as well, and otherwise like to spend my down time traveling, hiking and reading — with a goal to read 30 books this year. "
Get to know Anna Titkaia
"It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow and transform."
▉ Work
"I’m a senior manager in our Audit practice, based in the Ernst & Young LLP Silicon Valley Office."
▉ Community
"I enjoy coaching and mentoring and want to pass on the lessons I’ve learned from the mentors I was lucky enough to have during my EY career. Additionally, I love the volunteering opportunities offered through EY Connect Day, specifically those focused on cleaning our beautiful Bay Area beaches and restoring natural habitats."
▉ Life
"I moved to the Bay Area from Chisinau, Moldova and I cannot get enough of the beauty in this region! I enjoy spending time in nature by hiking, outdoor cycling, exploring the coast and working out."
Get to know Ali Rancourt
"The sooner you learn, the longer you benefit."
▉ Work
"I'm a Tax senior, based in the San Jose office, working mainly in the International Tax practice."
▉ Community
"Connectivity and inclusivity are my passion. I take any opportunity to foster meaningful experiences for those in my office and those around me. This includes hosting paint nights, game nights, picnics, happy hours and even reviving our EY San Jose softball team! I also took an active role when our office sponsored the Stars and Strides 10K/5K to benefit frontline workers and aid in the administration of COVID-19 vaccines."
▉ Life
"I live for adventure! Originally from New Hampshire, it's exciting to explore all that the Bay Area has to offer. I have adopted a mindset that there is nothing I can't do, so my list of hobbies is endless, from hiking and ice skating to woodworking and mechanics!"
Get to know Teju Mallem
"Empowering teams to focus on knowledge sharing, mutual trust and personal connections unlocks sustained high performance and a happier crew."
▉ Work
"I’m a Business Consulting senior manager in the Supply Chain and Operations practice at Ernst & Young LLP, based in the San Francisco office."
▉ Community
"I am passionate about mentorship and coaching, as I’ve been lucky to have exceptional personal and professional mentors. Paying it forward, particularly to upcoming women leaders, is important to me. I also love helping my local Bay Area community through volunteer opportunities, such as EY Connect days, where we’ve helped aspiring youth foster business skills, enable job readiness for struggling women and cleaned up beaches!"
▉ Life
"Life has been a great journey taking me to wonderful destinations. I’ve lived in seven cities across three countries while traveling to eat delicious food and hiking to burn off the calories! Leveraging the flexibility of a global organization, I’ve worked in three EY offices (San Francisco, Chicago and Toronto) while growing from an intern right out of my MBA program to a manager over a six-year period. I look forward to celebrating many more career and personal milestones with EY!"
Get to know William Waldon
"Don’t stop at treating people as you wish to be treated. Take the extra step and treat people as they wish to be treated."
▉ Work
"I’m an Audit Senior Manager based in our San Jose office at Ernst & Young LLP. I came to the Bay Area four years ago from EY Boca Raton."
▉ Community
"I’m passionate about serving others and personal and professional development, so I serve as a Mentor in the EY College MAP program to 11th- and 12th-graders at a local high school. I’ve also been involved with NABA (National Association for Black Accountants) throughout my career."
▉ Life
"Sports have been integral to my life since I was 5 years old. I’ve played football and basketball and ran track at the Division I level in college. I have the utmost respect for athletes because I understand the mental and physical strength it takes to be great at what you do."
Get to know Audrey Ramsaran Horn
"Women should mentor, coach and champion the success of other women who are working hard to find their purpose."
▉ Work
"I’m a Tax manager, based in the San Francisco office, with the Global Indirect Tax Practice, specializing in Credits and Incentives."
▉ Community
"Mentorship is a way for me to pass on experience and knowledge gained. I have co-led our San Francisco Professional Women’s Network for six years by hosting various professional workshops and social events. Additionally, I have an active role in campus recruiting, where I have the opportunity to share my experience of working here."
▉ Life
"I’m a California native and enjoy hiking with friends and family, home restoration and hosting neighborhood wood-fire pizza parties."
Conversations with Bay Area entrepreneurs
How EY is building a better working world in the San Francisco Bay Area
The EY organization has been associated with great entrepreneurs worldwide for more than three decades.
The ways we support entrepreneurs include public policy, a global practice delivering business insight and guidance, and celebration of their contributions to world economies.
The winners for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Bay Area Award, announced on June 9, 2023, are:
- Dr. Muddu Sudhaker I Aisera I Palo Alto
- Yevgeny Dibrov I Armis I San Francisco
- Rachel Zillner I Clutch I Fair Oaks
- Jack Kudale I Cowbell I Pleasanton
- Seth Sternberg I Honor Technology, Inc. I San Mateo
- Sumir Meghani I Instawork I San Francisco
- Maria Davidson I Kojo I San Francisco
- Praveen Penmetsa I Monarch Tractor I Livermore
- Jason Johnson I Quick Quack Car Wash I Roseville
- Arturo Elizondo I The EVERY Company I Daly City
As Bay Area regional award winners, these inspiring entrepreneurs will be considered by the National judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2024.
Learn more about the Entrepreneur Of The Year® Bay Area.
Our San Jose office came together recently for the San Jose EY Cup, a day of friendly competition, fun activities, games and, of course, food.
EY Ripples, our global corporate responsibility program, provides EY people with opportunities to use their knowledge, skills and experience to positively impact millions of lives.
Through our support for the next generation and impact entrepreneurs, we extend the value of EY knowledge, networks and services to people and places we might not otherwise reach.
In the Bay Area, our people are strengthening communities and creating shared value for the business world by supporting three areas of focus:
- Supporting the next generation workforce by helping young and underserved people to develop the mindsets and skills they’ll need to find and sustain meaningful work
- Working with impact entrepreneurs to scale small and growing businesses that are driving progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Accelerating environmental sustainability by adoption of behaviors, technologies and business models that protect and regenerate the environment while unlocking economic opportunity
Action-oriented employee resource groups — what we call EY professional networks — provide stimulating opportunities for all our professionals from diverse backgrounds to form a community, connect internally and externally, create informal mentoring relationships and strengthen their leadership skills.
Our professional networks include:
- AccessAbilities
- Black Professional Network
- International Cultural Exchange Network
- Latinx Professional Network
- Pan Asian Professional Network
- Professional Women’s Network
- Today’s Families Network
- Unity – the EY LGBT+ Network
- Veterans Network
We also offer support groups including Parents of Children with Special Health Care Needs and Caregivers Circle. We encourage and support our people who wish to start new groups. Also, it is important to note that you do not have to self-identify to participate in our professional networks – they are open to any and all EY employees.
