Shaun Tai

06/02/2026

04/28/2026

At BridgeGood, we believe longevity matters. Excellence in craft matters. Social impact matters. And when those values are built with honesty, consistency, and care, they continue to lead the way.

Creative Threads reminded us what becomes possible when creativity, opportunity, and community come together in a real and visible way. Seeing our students and graduates share their work with pride, celebrate at the Warriors game, and have their custom shoes showcased at Chase Center was a powerful moment for our community. It was bigger than a single event. It reflected what happens when young creatives are given space to grow, when craft is taken seriously, and when community investment becomes real.

We are grateful to the Golden State Warriors organization, the Golden State Valkyries, and Adobe for helping make this experience possible. Thank you for continuing to invest in creativity, visibility, and real opportunity for our students and graduates.

We also want to thank everyone who has stood with BRIDGEGOOD through strong seasons and challenging ones. Thank you to our students and graduates for trusting us with your time, talent, and dreams. Thank you to our supporters, donors, and funders who choose to do what is right, not what simply checks boxes. Thank you to the people who understand that real impact is built over time, with integrity, relationships, and follow through.

This photo means a lot to us because it represents more than attendance. It represents belief. It reflects nearly 2 decades of showing up. It reflects work that chooses substance over optics, people over transactions, and long term impact over short term recognition.

We are grateful for everyone who continues to stand with BRIDGEGOOD. For those who keep believing in this work and walking with our community through every season, we do not take that lightly. We will continue to deliver with excellence and integrity, with financial and economic mobility as the end goal.

Join us on May 5th as we unveil the Top 20 Inspire Oakland designs. Free RSVP at 2026inspireoakland.eventbrite.com, and please help us spread the word. 💛

04/20/2026

Join us for the 17th Annual Inspire Oakland Design Challenge: Top 20 Showcase & Top 6 Reveal.

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1 PM, BridgeGood will welcome the public to Jack London Square in Oakland for an afternoon of creativity, community, and career opportunity.

It is a live showcase of 20 standout student designers from across the Bay Area and Northern California presenting original concepts created for real-world, public impact in Oakland and the East Bay.

From billboards and bus benches to LED displays and digital campaigns, attendees will experience design work built for communities, not just the classroom.

And at the end of the event, the Top 6 designs will be revealed live!

Why attend:
- See the Top 20 finalists showcase their strongest work live
- Experience bold design concepts created for real public visibility in Oakland
- Hear from BRIDGEGOOD Co-Founder and Executive Director Shaun Tai
- Connect with creatives, professionals, supporters, and community members
- Enjoy free entry, food, networking, and good energy in an inclusive space

Why it matters:
- Inspire Oakland is more than a showcase. It is what happens when emerging creatives are given access, support, visibility, and the chance to be seen. It reflects the power of design to build confidence, open doors, and create more inclusive futures.
- For many of these student designers, this is more than a single event. It is a step toward stronger portfolios, deeper community, and greater career opportunity.

Event Details
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
95 Washington Street
Jack London Square, Oakland, CA

FREE REGISTRATION: https://2026inspireoakland.eventbrite.com

Open to the public. A suggested donation of $10 is appreciated to help support BRIDGEGOOD’s mission and future opportunities for local talent.

Can’t attend? You can still support local student creatives.

Donate at www.bridgegood.com/donate
Venmo:
Cash App: $BRIDGEGOOD

Come experience what happens when emerging Bay Area creatives are given visibility, opportunity, and a stage to shine. Please help spread the word and support their (GOOD) work!

RSVP FREE: https://2026inspireoakland.eventbrite.com

04/08/2026

04/06/2026

Shaun Tai has never believed that technology alone is the answer. At BRIDGEGOOD, his leadership has always centered on access, trust, and opportunity, and on the belief that the future of tech should belong to more people.

That is what he will bring to EFG2026 this April, where he will join leaders from Adobe and Direct Relief for a featured session titled “Content That Connects: How Adobe, BRIDGEGOOD, and Direct Relief Are Rethinking Storytelling in the Age of AI.”

For BRIDGEGOOD, Shaun’s role in this conversation feels natural.

He has spent years building more than programs. He has built a clear point of view shaped by Oakland, community, and the realities students and job seekers face in a fast changing digital economy. As Executive Director, Shaun leads with a focus on tuition free design education, career coaching, and real world opportunities that help underrepresented talent move into meaningful work.

That clarity matters right now.

Nonprofits and community organizations are being pushed to create faster and adapt to new tools that are changing communications in real time. But speed is not strategy. More content does not automatically create more connection. Shaun has long emphasized the need to move beyond surface level messaging and focus on what helps people trust what they see and feel invited into something real.

At EFG2026, he will join Maeve Ozimec of Direct Relief and Olivia Zaller of Adobe for a candid session on what has changed in storytelling, what is working, and what organizations need to rethink to stay authentic in an AI shaped world. The session also includes a hands on Adobe Express lab where participants will build a custom brand kit and apply it to real campaign moments.

For BRIDGEGOOD, this moment reflects Shaun’s leadership at the intersection of thought and action. He is just as comfortable speaking about equity, design, and economic mobility as he is exploring new tools and helping teams think clearly about what technology is actually for. His leadership is not about chasing trends. It is about translating change into something useful for community.

That approach has helped BRIDGEGOOD become a trusted space for first generation students, women, nonbinary creatives, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color learners seeking access to careers in design and tech. Each year, BRIDGEGOOD reaches 2,600 students through tuition free learning, coaching, and career connected experiences.

Shaun’s session at EFG2026 is a chance to share that leadership with a wider audience. It is also a reminder that BRIDGEGOOD’s work has never been about keeping up with technology for its own sake. It has been about making sure people are not left behind by it.

As storytelling continues to evolve, Shaun Tai is helping define what comes next. Content with purpose. Technology with integrity. And stories that still feel human when it matters most.

03/30/2026

With deep gratitude, still reflecting on the energy and generosity that made Creative Threads such a meaningful day for BridgeGood.

Thank you to Adobe, Golden State Valkyries, the Golden State Warriors organization, and The Campus for creating an experience that felt joyful, welcoming, and full of possibility. We are truly humbled by the time, thoughtfulness, and belief each partner brought into the room. Longstanding partnerships like these matter so much to BRIDGEGOOD because they show our students that community support can be steady, real, and transformational.

We also want to recognize Veronne J. Clark, MPS for helping make the day possible and for supporting a smooth and thoughtful experience from start to finish. That kind of care always leaves a lasting impression.

A huge shoutout goes to BRIDGEGOOD Advisor and Adobe lead representative Vicky Vo for guiding participants through the latest Adobe tools with generosity and clarity. Participants explored Adobe Express for brainstorming and creative concepting, then used Adobe Firefly to experiment with visuals and templates that helped bring their shoe ideas to life. It was inspiring to watch imagination move from conversation, to screen, to design, to something tangible they could proudly call their own.

We are especially grateful to Kayla Thornton, Valkyries forward, for spending the day with our community. Her presence brought warmth, encouragement, and excitement to the workshop. Seeing her design her own shoe alongside participants made the experience feel even more personal, connected, and memorable.

Most of all, thank you to the 20+ BRIDGEGOOD Creatives in attendance. Your openness, artistry, courage, and collaboration filled the space with purpose. You reminded us that design is not only about what we make. It is also about expression, confidence, belonging, and the chance to turn an idea into something that carries your story forward.

At BRIDGEGOOD, we believe in the power of in person learning, creative risk taking, and community centered opportunities that connect passion with real world possibility. This workshop brought together so many of the values we care about most. Basketball. Design. Teamwork. Culture. Self expression. Access. A shared commitment to helping young creatives feel seen and supported.

As Executive Director Shaun Tai shared, “Consistent and long standing partnerships matter because they build trust, create real access, and remind students that their creativity belongs in every room. When partners keep showing up with heart, our community feels it.”

This unique partnership brings together sport, creativity, and community in a way that feels deeply aligned with everything BRIDGEGOOD stands for. When strong organizations continue to show up side by side over time, they help build trust, expand imagination, and create unforgettable moments for the next generation.

Thank you for believing in our students. Thank you for investing in creativity. Thank you for continuing to build with BRIDGEGOOD. Make an impact, bridgegood.com/donate.

03/19/2026