Letter of Reappointment and Appointments
June 12, 2025
Dear President Jenkins and members of the City Council:
Pursuant to City Charter Section 601, the Mayor has reappointed the following person as member of the following board or commission, subject to City Council confirmation:
Board of Port Commissioners
Barbara Leslie, to serve a four-year term beginning July 11, 2025 and ending July 10, 2029, filling the seat previously held by herself.
The Mayor has appointed the following persons as members of the following board or commission, subject to City Council confirmation:
Alvina Wong, to serve a four-year term beginning July 11, 2025 and ending July 10, 2026, filling the seat previously held by Yui Hay Lee.
Derrick Muhammad, to serve a four-year term beginning July 11, 2025 and ending July 10, 2029, filling the seat previously held by Michael Colbruno.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Mayor Barbara Lee
Barbara Leslie Curriculum Vitae Barbara Leslie President & CEO, Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Second Vice President, Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Barbara Leslie has over 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors at the local, state, and federal level. Since 2014, she has served as the first woman President and CEO of the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, leading the organization in its mission to secure the economic future of the community and enhance the quality of life in Oakland. In 2018, Ms. Leslie was appointed to the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners, a seven-member body overseeing the Port's aviation, maritime, and commercial real estate operations. She was elected President of the Board in July 2022 and re-elected for a second term in July 2023. During her tenure, she has championed green initiatives aimed at achieving zero emissions from port operations as well as Airport concessions that highlight local entrepreneurs and businesses. Ms. Leslie's extensive public service includes roles as Assistant to the City Manager during the Brown Administration and directing External ATairs and philanthropy for AT&T in the East Bay. She has also held key public policy positions with the Oakland Association of Realtors and the Port of Oakland. A committed civic leader, Ms. Leslie has served on various boards, including the Oakland Thrives Initiative, Oakland Safety Impact Table, and Oakland Promise Advisory Board. She has also been a political appointee to the Measure X Strong Mayor Task Force and Chair of the Oakland Workforce Investment Board. Ms. Leslie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Economics and a Master’s in Public Administration. A resident of Oakland for over 30 years, she and her husband have raised two children.
Alvina Wong
PROFILE
Alvina (she/they) is a queer child of
immigrants bringing 17 years of combined
experience in multi-racial social,
environmental, community and
transformative justice work around access to
higher education, mental health resources and
food, LGBTQ+ rights, youth incarceration
issues, and indigenous rights. They have
dedicated experience serving in the Asian
American & Pacific Islander community,
Queer community and Environmental Justice
communities to build cross-sectoral,
multiracial coalitions and networks.
Local and state level policy advocacy work
includes area expertise in: housing, equitable
development, community benefits
agreements, environmental justice, LGBTQ+
rights
Experienced organizer with knowledge in
human relations, program development and
management, budgeting, team building,
project management, youth engagement and
community leadership development,
curriculum building, collective goal
development, facilitation, strategic planning,
mentorship and advocacy.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Liberal Arts
The Evergreen State College
SKILLS Social: Cantonese fluency and working Mandarin;
Certified Mental Health First Aid Responder
(2011), Generative Somatics Teacher in Training,
2015-2022, Certified Crisis Intervention and
Referral Advocate (2005), Trained Mediator in
Crisis Intervention, Non-Violent Communication
and Communicating Across Differences
Techniques and Conflict Resolution, Multicultural
Diversity (2005)
Technical: Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite,
Adobe Creative Suite; Final Cut Pro; iMovie; social
networking platforms (WeChat, Instagram,
Facebook)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Multiple Positions | Asian Pacific Environmental Network, 2012 - Present Base Building Director 2022- Present
Campaign & Organizing Director 2019- 2022
Oakland Organizing Project Director 2017-2019
Lead Community Organizer 2013-2017
Community Organizer 2012-2013
Support strategy and capacity development for the local organizing projects in Oakland, Richmond and Los Angeles, working with the team to build member-led fights against pollution and displacement of low-income and working-class Asian immigrants and refugees. Lead and develop intergenerational organizing towards community governance and power at the neighborhood, city, and regional levels.
Multiple Positions|Gateways for Incarcerated Youth, 2006-2012 Interim Co-Director, 2011-2012
Academic Mentoring Program Coordinator, Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Liaison & AmeriCorps Retention Project Member, 2010-2011
AAPI Cultural Group Coordinator 2008-2010
College Program Peer, 2008-2009
Volunteer Program Mentor 2006-2010
Recruited, supported and retained 75 Incarcerated Young Men & 40 program Academic Mentors from the Evergreen State College to participate in academic mentoring and cultural programs while co-managing organizational budget and fundraising for books and tuition over the course of 3 years through various events. Co-developed and updated organizational structure, sustainability, institutional partnerships and strategic plan.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Board Member | Generative Somatics, 2025 - Present
Community Fund Co-Administrator | Oakland Community Anti Displacement and Stabilization Fund with Community Coalition for Equitable Development, 2017 - Present Somatics Facilitator with emphasis on Leadership and organizational development, group cohesion and decision making | Generative Somatics Teacher in Training, Present Howard Terminal Community Benefits Agreement Steering Committee Member | City of Oakland, 2019-2023
Steering Committee Member | Oakland Chinatown Coalition 2013 -2022 Title VI/Environmental Justice Advisory Committee Member | Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), 2014-2018
Eva Lowe Fellow, Youth Organizing Member | Chinese Progressive Association, June 2010-August 2010
President’s Diversity Fund Committee Member | The Evergreen State College, 2010 Multi-Program Volunteer for Aging and Adult Nutritional Program, Youth and Family Services, Behavioral Health Department, International District Food Bank | Asian Counseling and Referral Services, 2006-2009
DERRICK H. MUHAMMAD
Objective Statement To obtain a position with a private or public organization in the area of Public Affairs, Labor Law, Injury Law or Trade and Logistics. I Would like to join an organization where my experience in advocacy may be successfully utilized.
Legal & Professional Experience
Maritime Law Claims Attorney/Workers’ Compensation
Law Office of Derrick H. Muhammad- Oakland, CA, Atlanta, GA, Hartford, CT 2013- 2025 Litigated claims involving injured maritime workers and DBA claimants. Conducted legal research, analysis, and litigation strategy.
Secretary-Treasurer
International Longshore & Warehouse Union #10- San Francisco, CA 2016-2018 Labor relations representative. Managed business office, including staff, all record keeping and financial affairs. Represented union members in grievances and arbitrations. Interfaced with local legislators regarding port policies in Vallejo, CA and Oakland, CA.
Business Agent
International Longshore & Warehouse Union #10 – San Francisco, CA 2015-2016 Labor relations representative. Represented union members in grievances, arbitrations and onsite labor disputes. Interfaced with local and state legislators regarding port policies and issues pertaining to safety and production.
Commissioner – (Non Paid Position)
Oakland Citizen Police Review Board- Oakland, CA 2011 –2015 Adjudicated complaints regarding alleged police misconduct. Issued findings and made policy recommendations on a myriad of OPD cases.
Longshoreman/Marine Clerk
International Longshore & Warehouse Union #10, #34 - San Francisco, CA 2004 – Present Operated transtainers, top handlers, side picks, reach-stackers, semi tractors and forklifts.
Performed lashing and dock work in the Ports of Oakland, Long Beach, Stockton, Sacramento, San Diego and Hueneme.
Other Experience
Congress of California Seniors
Public relations. Organized financial literacy workshops for seniors to help prevent elder abuse.
AMERICORPS
Participated in community gardening projects. Tutored in after school program. Facilitated conflict resolution workshops.
Bar Admissions
Connecticut State Bar
Washington State Bar
Georgia State Bar
United States Court of
Appeals for the Fifth
Circuit
United States Court of
Appeals for the Ninth
Circuit
United States Court of
Appeals for the
Eleventh Circuit
United States
Department of Veterans
Affairs
United States Social
Security Administration
Affiliations
Washington State Bar
Association
Work Safe
Gate City Bar
Association
GA State Bar
Association
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Publications
The Advocate, UC Davis School of Law Newspaper. 2008 Staff Writer UC Davis School of Law, Business Law Journal. 2008-09 Staff Editor Oakland Post, Oakland Post News Group. (Op-Ed) June 2016.
Educational and Professional Development
UC Davis School of Law, Davis, CA May 2009 Juris Doctor
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA January 2004 Bachelor of Arts, Drama
Laney College, Oakland, CA May 1998 Associate of Arts, Social Studies
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services, Glendale, CA July 2019 Labor Arbitration
Labor Arbitration Institute, Northfield, MN September 2016 Labor Law and Labor Arbitration
Labor Arbitration Institute, Northfield, MN September 2015 Labor Law and Labor Arbitration
The Longshore Institute, Houston, TX February 2014 Comprehensive Longshore and Harbors Workers Compensation Act Advanced Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act
Practicing Law Institute, San Francisco, CA January 2014 Negotiations Skills
Immigrant Legal Resource Center, San Francisco, CA November 2013 Essential Elements of Immigration Law
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. __________ C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY MAYOR BARBARA LEE
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S REAPPOINTMENT OF
BARBARA LESLIE AND APPOINTMENTS OF ALVINA WONG AND
DERRICK MUHAMMAD AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF PORT
COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Section 601 of the City Charter provides that members of City boards and commissions shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the affirmative vote of five members of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Article VII. Section 701 of the City Charter, as amended by Stats., November 1988 creates the Board of Port Commissioners to set policy for and govern the activities of the Port of Oakland, appointing its own Executive Director and approving its own budg et and promoting and insuring the comprehensive and adequate development of the Port of Oakland through continuity of control, management and operation; and WHEREAS, the Board of Port Commissioners consists of seven (7) members serving 4 - year terms, who are nominated by the Mayor and appointed by Council, and who must be residents of the city of Oakland, having resided in Oakland for thirty (30) days prior to appoint ment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That pursuant to City Charter section 601, the City Council hereby confirms the Mayor’s reappointment to the Board of Port Commissioners:
Barbara Leslie, to serve a four-year term beginning July 11, 2025, and ending July 10, 2029, filling the seat previously held by herself, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED: That pursuant to City Charter section 601, the City Council hereby confirms the Mayor’s appointments to the Board of Port Commissioners:
Alvina Wong, to serve a four-year term beginning July 11, 2025, and ending July 10, 2026, filling the seat previously held by Yui Hay Lee.
Derrick Muhammad, to serve a four-year term beginning July 11, 2025, and ending July 10, 2029, filling the seat previously held by Michael Colbruno.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - BROWN, FIFE, GALLO, HOUSTON, RAMACHANDRAN, UNGER, WANG, AND
PRESIDENT JENKINS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
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