Hans How is the Integrated Capital Officer for the Kataly Foundation’s Restorative Economies Fund (REF), where he evaluates, underwrites, and manages the REF portfolio. With extensive expertise in impact investing, finance, philanthropy, and community development across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, Hans is dedicated to mobilizing capital and resources to empower impacted communities.
Before joining Kataly, Hans served as Program Manager for Meta/Facebook’s $1 Billion Housing Initiative, where he led the deployment of catalytic loans and grants alongside nonprofit partners to address California’s housing crisis. Previously, as a Senior Investment Associate at New Island Capital, he managed a global, multi-asset impact portfolio aimed at fostering regenerative social, ecological, and financial systems through investments in community development, sustainable agriculture, and alternative energy. Early in his career, Hans was a founding member of Impact Value Partners, an impact fund focused on affordable housing and transformative projects nationwide.
Beyond his professional work, Hans co-founded Proposition C, a San Francisco charter amendment that empowers noncitizens to serve on commissions and participate in local government. He also serves on the board of InReach, a tech nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to life-saving resources for LGBTQ+ communities. Originally from Malaysia and now based in San Francisco, Hans holds a BA in Economics from Wesleyan University. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, discovering hidden culinary gems, and taking long walks in nature—often with a coffee in hand.
Photo by Bethanie Hines.