Board Advisory Council
In 2025, The San Francisco Peninsula formed the Board Advisory Council to help provide long-term strategic planning and consultation. The BAC is comprised of distinguished members of the community, business leaders, and advisors.
Board Advisory Council Meeting Schedule + Materials
Next Meeting - TBA
Board Advisory Council Past Meeting Materials
May 7, 2025 - Advisory Council - Hyatt Regency, SFO, Burlingame: Meeting Minutes
Board Advisory Council Members
Chair: Mitch Postel, San Mateo Historical Association
Education
- Dr. Melissa Moreno – Chancellor, San Mateo Community College District
Business/Tech/Biotech
- Rosanne Foust, SAMCEDA
- Jim Wunderman, Bay Area Council
- Gina Simi, Public Policy + External Affairs, Zoox
- Peter Banzhaf, Helios
- Amy Buckmaster, Chamber San Mateo County
- Krystlyn Giedt, Coastside Chamber of Commerce
Government
- Jackie Speier
- Mike Callagy, SMC County Executive
- Matthew Chidester, Half Moon Bay
Restaurants
- Martin Yan
- Bob Trahan, Twelvemonth
- Ajay Walia, Rasa
- Micheál Mallie, Maverick Jack’s
Environmentalist
- Lennie Roberts
Labor
- Julie Lind, San Mateo Labor Council
Attractions
- Kara Newport, Filoli
- Jennifer McCabe, SFO Museum Director
Parks and Recreation
- Nicholas Calderon, San Mateo County Parks
Venues
- Dana Stoehr, San Mateo County Event Center
- Dr. Allison Keaney, Cow Palace Arena & Event Center
- Jim McGuire, South San Francisco Conference Center
Community
- Alicia Aguirre, Former RWC Council