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

 

Board Advisory Council Past Meeting Materials 

May 7, 2025 - Advisory Council - Hyatt Regency SFO, Burlingame:  Meeting Minutes

October 15, 2025 - Joint Board and Board Advisory Council Meeting, Filoli

Board Advisory Council Members

Chair:  Mitch Postel, San Mateo County Historical Association

Education

  • Dr. Melissa Moreno – Chancellor, San Mateo County Community College District


Business/Tech/Biotech

  • Rosanne Foust, CEO, SAMCEDA
  • Jim Wunderman, CEO, Bay Area Council
  • Gina Simi, Public Policy + External Affairs, Zoox
  • Peter Banzhaf, Co-Founder, Helios
  • Amy Buckmaster, CEO, Chamber San Mateo County
  • Krystlyn Giedt, CEO, Coastside Chamber of Commerce


Government

  • Jackie Speier, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
  • Mike Callagy, San Mateo County Executive
  • Matthew Chidester, City Manager, Half Moon Bay


Hospitality

  • Martin Yan
  • Bob Trahan, Twelvemonth
  • Ajay Walia, Rasa
  • Micheál Mallie, Maverick Jack’s
  • Mathieu Riviere, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay


Labor

  • Julie Lind, Executive Officer, San Mateo Labor Council


Attractions

  • Kara Newport, CEO, Filoli
  • Jennifer McCabe, Director, SFO Museum


Parks and Recreation

  • Nicholas Calderon, Director, San Mateo County Parks

 
Venues

  • Dana Stoehr, CEO, San Mateo County Event Center
  • Dr. Allison Keaney, CEO, Cow Palace Arena & Event Center
  • Jim McGuire, CEO, South San Francisco Conference Center


Community

  • Alicia Aguirre, Former Redwood City Council