Aydon Lee - REDF

Our Vision
- Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
- Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
- How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
- ImpactOur partnership accelerates the growth and impact of the enterprises we back.
- InsightsWe evaluate what works and share our learnings to spark action for policy and systems change.
Our Work
- Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
- AcceleratorA six-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
- Growth PortfolioA multi-year investment in growth-stage employment social enterprises to help them scale sustainably.
- Impact InvestingFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
- Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
- CommunityCurated space and resources to help our social enterprise partners connect, grow, and lead.
- WorkshopREDFworkshop is an open, free virtual capacity building toolbox to help you build, grow, and sustain high-impact employment social enterprises.
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About
- AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
- Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
- Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
- CareersKnowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job. View opportunities to join our team.
- Farber FellowshipGrad students bring cutting-edge skills and passion to help employment social enterprises reach their full potential.
- SupportersOur generous funders and individual donors make this work possible.
- HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
- FinancialsREDF achieves the highest levels of accountability and transparency.
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As a member of the Capacity Building team, Aydon Lee supports the implementation and administrative functions of the CA RISE program. As part of this work, Aydon helps ensure a smooth and consistent experience for ESEs by creating informational materials and providing logistical support for events. Additionally, Aydon manages facilities at REDF’s SF office. He is passionate about reducing barriers to employment and believes that everyone deserves an opportunity to build economic power.

Prior to joining REDF, Aydon worked as a research assistant at California Polytechnic University supporting the study of negotiation practices of diverse groups with the goal to increase equity by breaking negotiation norms and creating materials that support individuals negotiating with a power deficit. Additionally, Aydon co-managed a pro bono consulting committee that supported Central Coast businesses in their mission to become B-Corp Certified.

Aydon holds a B.S. in business administration with a concentration in management from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, and is a SHRM Certified Professional. Outside of work, you can find him exploring California, caring for his plants, and trying restaurants around San Francisco.