Members

Daniela (she/her) has experience in journalistic newsrooms, covering media, international politics, and entertainment at Thomson Reuters. She has also developed strategic communications in the nonprofit sector, working with sustainability and democracy agendas for the past 7 years at political think-tanks and global organizations such as ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability in South America. She’s […]

Amanda (she/her) brings a strategic vision for Greenbelt Alliance and the Bay Area informed by her experience in advocating for well-planned cities and towns and the protection of our region’s iconic greenbelt lands for over two decades. As Executive Director, Amanda has overseen an updated mission and vision for the organization to build on Greenbelt

Sarah (she/her) enjoys managing and leading programmatic, operational and fundraising initiatives that result in compelling communications, financial sustainability, and impactful climate solutions that improve people’s quality of life, connection to nature, and ecosystem health. Sarah brings prior experience planning and implementing climate mitigation and adaptation solutions for the World Bank in Washington, D.C., and a

Nora (she/her) has over 10 years of fundraising experience at leading conservation organizations. Prior to joining Greenbelt Alliance, she worked in Development at World Wildlife Fund in Washington, D.C. and at Save the Redwoods League in San Francisco. As a sixth generation Bay Area resident, Nora is passionate about regional land conservation and smart growth

As the East Bay Resilience Manager, Cailin Notch (she/her) leads Greenbelt Alliance’s programmatic work in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Cailin has a background in city planning and climate resilience, and her work history spans the public, private and non-profit sectors. Prior to joining Greenbelt Alliance, Cailin was a community resilience planner with WRA Environmental

Jonah Gray is passionate about creating climate-friendly and vibrant cities by shifting from car-centric infrastructure and behaviour. Specifically, the role of transit oriented development in the Bay Area. He is a third year student at McGill University in Montreal, but grew up in Berkeley. He is currently studying Urban Studies and Geographic Information Systems.  Jonah

Jessie (she/her) is trained in climate mitigation and resiliency solutions, ecology, environmental management, and government relations, and brings this breadth of experience to build a healthier climate future in the Bay Area and beyond. She is passionate about uniting diverse people around shared purpose and creating processes and systems that are innovative, equitable, and lead to powerful results.

Andrew (he/him) brings diverse experience in advocacy, research, and nonprofit work to his role at Greenbelt Alliance, with a focus on the intersection of environmental justice and human rights. He has contributed to global and local initiatives through the United Nations and various NGOs, working in France, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand. His work spans climate

Nate started at Greenbelt Alliance as a CivicSpark Fellow. During that time he supported on Resilience Hotspots project through data analysis, profile production, and partnership building and engagement in Suisun City. Before that, he served as a California Climate Action Corps Fellow for the NorCal Resilience Network, worked on several campaigns, and conducted research fellowships

Prior to coming to Greenbelt Alliance, Ken worked as a national park ranger in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and as an instructor for Diablo Nature Adventures, teaching environmental science to school groups in Mount Diablo State Park. He served both as president and longtime board member of the Mount Diablo Interpretive Association (MDIA).

Frances McMillan’s passion for sustainability began with a background in regenerative farming. From working as a fieldworker on a 40 acre farm to managing a community garden, Frances experienced the benefits of local food systems and the power of developing a relationship with the land. The grit, commitment, and sacrifice of farmers made Frances realize

Angie holds a B.A. in Political Science and East Asian Studies from New York University and a M.A. in Asian Studies from Florida State University. With nearly a decade of experience in nonprofit finance and operations, she brings expertise in grants management, accounting, compliance and operational oversight to Greenbelt Alliance. Her role is to ensure

Mariah Padilla (she/her) is passionate about environmental justice and climate resilience, and is dedicated to helping create a more inclusive and intersectional climate movement. She brings this dedication to her role at Greenbelt Alliance, where she has been working with our community partners in Gilroy to foster equitable climate resilience through community engagement and outreach,

Saidy Reyes (she/her) is a passionate student who cares about environmental justice, climate reliance, food security, and affordable housing. She brings these perspectives and experiences to Greenbelt Alliance. Saidy is currently working towards her bachelor’s in Urban Studies. Most recently, she has been an intern for Canal Alliance, a nonprofit organization that is helping the Canal

Over the last six years, Tallulah (they/she) has developed a profound appreciation for the transformative power of storytelling. Talulah’s journey into advocacy began during the September climate strikes of 2019, igniting a passion for bold climate action and a shift toward a regenerative economy. Their background in digital media, research and community organizing has equipped