The <span>Best</span> of the San Francisco Bay Area

The Best of the San Francisco Bay Area

Discover The San Francisco Peninsula! From fun family events to shopping and outdoor places to explore, you'll find it all here.

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Nova Maldonado

Nova is the Director of Strategic Partnerships for The San Francisco Peninsula. She graduated from the University of California, Davis with a degree in Art Studio and a minor in Animal Science. Before joining The San Francisco Peninsula in 2018, Nova worked as the Special Events Coordinator for the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA combining her love of animals, marketing, events, and fundraising. She now manages partnerships, events, the San Mateo County “As Fresh as it Gets” Program, and our Convention Services Program. If you ever need help planning your next event, Nova is here to help with expert advice on The San Francisco Peninsula!


You can contact Nova Maldonado at nova@thesfp.com.

 

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