Personal Information

John has been an Emeryville resident since 2012. He is a former legal aid attorney who represented victims of domestic violence, people experiencing homelessness, and tenants facing eviction. John currently works as a nonprofit policy director on behalf of victims of violent crime and as an advocate for investments in community-based behavioral health programs that promote wellness and community safety. He is a animal lover, bicyclist and outdoors enthusiast, and can often be spotted on the Bay Trail or Emeryville Greenway.

Education

B.A. Government & International Studies, Psychology, University of Notre Dame

J.D. Law, Boston College Law School

Occupation

State Director, Alliance for Safety and Justice

Community Service

• Volunteer, Emeryville Citizen’s Assistance Program (ECAP)
• Member, Temescal Creek Community Organic Garden (TEMCOG)
• Member, Park Avenue Residents Committee (PARC)
• Member, Sierra Club
• Member, East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club

City Advisory Bodies Appointments

• Budget Advisory Committee (City Council Liaison)
• Budget and Governance Committee
• Transportation Committee

Regional Bodies Appointments

• Alameda County Healthy Homes
• Alameda County Mayors Conference
• Alameda County Transit / City of Emeryville Interagency Liaison Committee
• Alameda County Transportation Commission
• ECCL Governance Committee
• Emeryville / Oakland Joint Planning Authority
• League of California Cities
• League of California Cities: East Bay Division

Term

2020 - 2024

Other Information

Black Lives Matter.