San Jose Parks Foundation

Community Advisory Board

Members of the Community Advisory Board represent a variety of viewpoints regarding San Jose parks. Their collective and individual input is essential to the success of San Jose Parks Foundation. [Note: * indicates this person served on the SJPF Steering Committee]   

Neil Kozuma*  San Jose Conservation Corps           

Chris Esparza*  Giant Creative

Jean Dresden*  Mathematics Learning Solutions           

Kim Worrall*  Community Activist

Tim Tom*  Community Activist           

Victor Pappalardo  Attorney

Paul Medeiros  VP Site Development, Summerhill Homes           

Mary Ann Ruiz*  Santa Clara Valley Water District

James E. Towery  Attorney, Hoge Fenton Jones & Appell          

Julie Riera Matsushima  Author & Advocate for Children With Special Needs

Terry Reilly  Friends of the San Jose Rose Garden

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San Jose Municipal Rose Garden is an example of a beautiful park that has been restored to national prominence by the work of dedicated citizens – The Friends of the San Jose Rose Garden.

City of San Jose Advisory Board

The City of San Jose Advisory Board provides an ongoing connection to the management, planning, and direct operations of the city's parks, trails and community centers.

Their professional perspective is also an essential element to the success of San Jose Parks Foundation. [Note: * indicates this person served on the SJPF Steering Committee]   

Matt Cano  PRNS

Cindy Rebhan  PRNS

Cindy Safe*  PRNS