Michelle and her husband live near Mount Diablo, where their 13-year-old son keeps them on their toes. A former firefighter paramedic turned gun safety advocate, she passionately supports organizations that work to end the cycle of gun violence in the communities of Richmond and Vallejo.  Michelle is a NICA certified mountain bike coach and enjoys seeing her son and others thrive in the sport. Her family has found countless hours of solace riding and hiking on the trails at Mount Diablo, and her gratitude for this local treasure fuels her contributions to MDTA as the inaugural Board Chair, allowing her to give back for future generations.

Carina is a passionate backpacker, bikepacker, mountain biker, and botanist based in Berkeley, CA. Her love for Mount Diablo began in high school when she joined the San Ramon Valley Mountain Bike Club. With geologist parents who instilled in her a deep appreciation for nature and a commitment to community service, Carina believes that access to outdoor spaces fosters a reciprocal and loving relationship between human communities and their floral and faunal counterparts. She is enthusiastic about advocating for access for all user groups while also supporting the protection of our incredible natural environment.

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Gintautas, a native of Lithuania, resides and works in the East Bay. For over 15 years, he has been volunteering with various park and trail service organizations. Favorite activities include hiking, camping, and backpacking with his family. Gintautas is enthusiastic about sharing his energy and time in the most effective manner, embracing the model of shared stewardship. As an official volunteer with California State Parks (VIPP), he is passionate about promoting greater access to outdoor activities for all user groups and abilities.

Steve is an accomplished attorney for a biotechnology company. He lives near the base of Mount Diablo State Park and has ridden his bike to the top over 50 times and counting. Steve also enjoys snowboarding, swimming, and family hikes with his wife, daughter and sheepadoodle. He loves how Mount Diablo fosters a sense of community and gratitude for local open space, bringing people together from all walks of life.

Jesse is a dedicated scientist, ultra runner, and climber who has spent countless hours exploring the trails of Mount Diablo. Based in the Bay Area, he brings both an athlete's appreciation for well-built trails and an Indigenous perspective on land stewardship. Jesse’s stewardship and leadership contributions at MDTA stems from a belief that accessible trails create opportunities for everyone to develop meaningful relationships with outdoor spaces while ensuring their preservation for future generations.

Luis is an avid mountain biker and outdoor enthusiast. With over 30 years of experience as an airline pilot based in SFO, he has spent the most recent years dedicated to international flights. Luis enjoys traveling with his family and, during layovers, he loves running and exploring the local food scene. For the past 25 years, Mount Diablo has been his go-to destination. He hopes his work with MDTA will help more people discover and appreciate all that the park has to offer.

A long-time cyclist, backpacker, and steelhead angler, Mark has two decades of experience as a Wall Street investment analyst. He excels in identifying value-creation opportunities through critical research, problem-solving, and collaboration. Mark founded Mount Diablo Trails Alliance, driven by the belief that community and government can achieve balanced conservation and recreation goals together. He appreciates California State Parks' support of the Shared Stewardship model and highlights the strong volunteer turnout at Dig Days as proof that trails are common ground.

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