Who we are

Jeff Clapp

President

Recently elected President, Jeff Clapp has been on our board of directors since 2017. Prior to his new role as President, Jeff also served as Treasurer for several years. Since receiving his bachelor’s degree in art history from the University of Colorado, Jeff has worked in financial services and is currently transitioning out of the restaurant business.

April Ginsberg

Secretary

April moved throughout her childhood and finally found home when she moved to Bolinas 15 years ago. She attended UC Davis where she got her BA Psychology and Anthropology. She also got her MA in School Counseling from Sonoma State University. April worked as a school counselor at Tamalpais High School and is now taking time to be with her young kids at home. She hopes to be able to help more families find sustainable housing like her family has found through the BCLT.

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Jamie Robertson

Treasurer

Christopher Weare

Chris is the President of the Center for Homeless Inquiries, an organization devoted to improving the capacity of policymakers and program managers to incorporate data analytics into homelessness policymaking. He has over 25 years of experience in public policy as a researcher, professor, and practitioner. He currently is a lecturer at UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy and a member of the research committee at USC Homelessness Policy Research Institute. Chris is committed to supporting Bolinas as a diverse, livable, and sustainable residential community.

Howard Dillon

Howard Dillon has been on the board of the BCLT since 2016. A life-long actor and student of twentieth-century history, Howard is a radio host of two programs on local community radio station KWMR. Previously, Howard participated in the creation of a successful housing Co-op in London Bethnal Green: the Grand Union Housing Co-op. Howard is also devoting energy to the Bolinas Eucalyptus Project group moving toward safer evacuation routes and zones in Bolinas.

Karen dibblee

Karen Dibblee has been a BCLT board member since 2016. Karen was President of the Lions Club for two years and was the Executive Director of Kentfield Schools Foundation for many more. Karen has a Master’s Degree in both Education and Counseling Psychology from the University of Vermont and Dominican University respectively. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and former local business owner of Bolinas Hardware and Mercantile.

Nick Bogle

Nick is originally from New Zealand and moved to Bolinas from London in 1995 via Mill Valley with his wife, Gail Reitano, and their daughter Ava. In London Nick had an advertising, model making company, and in the Bay Area he worked as a model maker in the film industry for fifteen years. He now works as a designer and builder of furniture and cabinetry. Nick understands the importance of affordable housing in our town and looks forward to working with the BCLT.

Annie O’Connor

Executive Director

Annie first moved to Bolinas in 2010 with her late husband, Brendan O’Connor, who was a multigenerational community member. Before joining the BCLT, Annie spent two decades working with communities in the U.S. and abroad advancing social, economic, and environmental sustainability goals. She is known for her stellar follow-through, direct and compassionate communication, energy and enthusiasm, and unwavering commitment to diversity. Annie received a BA from Colorado College and a Master of International Affairs degree from the University of California. The best advice she ever received was, "Listen. "

Heidi Mejia

Administrative Director

Heidi is a third generation Marin resident who was born and raised in San Anselmo. She and her husband Michael also raised their now adult son in San Anselmo and continue to live there themselves. Heidi has spent the majority of her career working in public service and for nonprofit organizations. She is deeply committed to furthering equity for all Marin residents. The common thread for Heidi in her career and education is to "stay curious." She earned a Bachelor's degree from Sonoma State University in Psychology, with a concentration in Organizational Psychology; a Masters of Organizational Leadership from the University of Redlands,with a certification in Human Resources; and, she will complete an MBA from the University of Redlands in April 2024.

Sergio Pineda

Director of Properties

Sergio was born and raised in the Central Valley town of Modesto, California. Sergio worked as the Maintenance Director for a non profit resident summer camp in the Sierra Nevada mountains. There he
sharpened his skills in all things plumbing, electrical, building construction while enjoying birding, hiking, backpacking, and swimming in the alpine waters. In 2017, Sergio moved to Slide Ranch and became the Facilities Manager where he was introduced to Bolinas and the strong sense of community in West Marin. After Slide Ranch he began working at Fireside Apartments in Mill Valley as the Maintenance Lead with Eden Housing non profit working with low income seniors and
families.

J. Maalis

Project Manager

Maalis (pronounced May-lis) grew up in San Diego as an artist, surfer, and builder. He began in property management at age 20, where he was responsible for residential and educational facilities for a large non-profit. Over the years he's pursued a wide range of interests and jobs, including bee-keeper, photographer, motorcycle mechanic, and glassmaker. He strives to be like a swiss army knife, with tools and skills to handle anything thrown at him.

Lourdes “lolo” Mora Lopez

Administrative Intern

Lourdes, fondly known as Lolo, was born and raised in Bolinas with her twin sister and parents. She interned with the BCLT back in 2019 while in high school and recently returned to intern again last month. She felt compelled to help out this vital organization after her family could not secure housing together, despite searching for almost 2 years. When she’s not working at the BCLT, you can find her running food at Smiley’s and waiting tables at Eleven, or tanning at the beach! She loves traversing the dirt roads and the quietness of her home, Bolinas.