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