Attachment B - PRC Applications - Redacted — Palo Alto City Council, September 14, 2026

Parks & Recreation Commission Application
Submitted on 27 August 2026, 1:02AM
Receipt number 110
Related form version 15
Personal Information
Name Abhijit Solanki
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94301
Do you have any relatives or members of your household
who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are
currently serving on the City Council, or who are
Commissioners or Board Members?
No
Are you available and committed to complete the term
applied for?
Yes
Fair Political Practices
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission ,
Conflict of Interest, Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City;

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No
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Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto?
No
How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and
Recreation Commission?
Email from the City
Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City’s website.

Personal and Job Experience
Occupation Founder
Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional
registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation.

MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rutgers University 20+ years of professional experience across Management
consulting, Corporate Strategy & Development, Product
Management and Business Development. Industry focus for the last 15 years has been Cybersecurity
Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held.

Coaching assistant for kids soccer and baseball teams
Application Questions

1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks &
Recreation Commission and what experience would you
bring to the position?
I'm a Palo Alto parent of two, and most of what my family does outside our house happens on city land — swimming at
Rinconada pool, birthday parties at Peers park, soccer practices at Pardee park. That's the plain reason I'm applying: this Commission decides things my family lives with every week.

The FY27 work plan is full of decisions where I think I can help. A Cubberley program
My professional background as a consultant (problem solver) in cybersecurity have given me good understanding of measuring risk. The core of that job is reading a technical proposal, finding the assumption it rests on, and saying so before money is committed. Capital projects fail the same way — optimistic utilization numbers, unpriced maintenance, a study scoped narrower than the question. I'd bring that scrutiny and a parent's stake in the answer.
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2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and
describe why you are interested in it.

Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center .

On March 24, 2026, the Commission reviewed the Cubberley Conceptual Master Plan and forwarded it to Council. One commissioner abstained because the plan arrived without architectural or landscape renderings, arguing residents can't back what they can't picture — "you can't love an abstract." That exchange drew me in. Cubberley is where my daughter goes for dance lessons, and the concept plan states that within 10 to 20 years every building on the 35-acre site reaches the end of its functional life. Doing nothing is also a decision.

Residents back the unglamorous work — plumbing, electrical, HVAC, seismic — more than a new pool or teen center. I'm interested because we need to get creative and find a path forward together

3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how
would you help in the process?
Three goals, all drawn from the FY27 work plan:

1. Close the Cubberley credibility gap. I'd push for what voters said was missing: renderings, a phase-one scope in plain language, and an honest split between must-fix infrastructure and new amenities.

2. Settle the turf question with evidence. The natural grass pilot needs its success rubric fixed before results arrive — playable hours per year, cost per playable hour, downtime, heat, PFAS — so the data can't be reinterpreted to suit whoever is arguing.

3. Turn park dedication from a list into a recommendation. The target is 4 acres per 1,000 residents and a park within a half-mile of every home. That is a walkability standard for kids. I'd help get at least one site formally recommended this year.

I'd contribute by reading the packet, serving on ad hoc committees, and asking the uncomfortable question early, when it's still cheap to answer.

4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with
the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience.

Experience with these documents is not required for
selection.

Please confirm that you have read the Boards and
Commissions Handbook.

View the Boards and Commissions Handbook
.

Yes
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Signature Name of signatory: Abhijit Solanki
Link to signature
Date Completed 08/27/2026
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Parks & Recreation Commission Application
Submitted on 29 August 2026, 7:33PM
Receipt number 114
Related form version 15
Personal Information
Name Art Robinson
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94306
Do you have any relatives or members of your household
who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are
currently serving on the City Council, or who are
Commissioners or Board Members?
No
Are you available and committed to complete the term
applied for?
Yes
Fair Political Practices
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission ,
Conflict of Interest, Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City;

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No
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Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto?
No
How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and
Recreation Commission?
City Website
Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City’s website.

Personal and Job Experience
Occupation kinesiologist
Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional
registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation.

MA-kinesiology; Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT)
Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held.
volunteer VA Palo Alto; volunteer SF General Hospital
Application Questions

1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks &
Recreation Commission and what experience would you
bring to the position?
I am interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission because I value community wellness and believe accessible, well‑maintained recreational spaces strengthen the quality of life for all residents. My background in fitness, exercise science, and public‑facing roles has given me practical experience supporting health‑oriented programs and understanding how people use recreational facilities. I am eager to contribute my perspective, collaborate with others, and help guide initiatives that promote active living and community engagement.

2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and
describe why you are interested in it.

Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center .

The proposed housing development in south Palo Alto should be paired with a meaningful expansion of parks and recreation facilities that serve the growing population. Relying solely on Cubberley is not sufficient, as the area will need additional accessible, modern, and well‑maintained spaces that support community health and active living. Strengthening recreational infrastructure alongside new housing ensures that residents have equitable opportunities to gather, exercise, and enjoy high‑quality public amenities.

3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how
would you help in the process?
I would like the Commission to advance initiatives that expand accessible, evidence‑based recreation programs supporting physical activity, healthy aging, and overall community wellbeing.

With my education in exercise science and practical experience 2 of 3
promoting fitness and functional training, I can help shape programs that are safe, inclusive, and grounded in best practices. I would contribute by reviewing proposals through a
health‑focused lens, collaborating with staff and community members, and helping ensure our parks and recreation services meet the evolving needs of residents.

4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with
the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience.

Experience with these documents is not required for
selection.

If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below.

Please confirm that you have read the Boards and
Commissions Handbook.

View the Boards and Commissions Handbook.

Yes
Signature Name of signatory: Art Robinson
Link to signature
Date Completed 08/29/2026
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Parks & Recreation Commission Application
Submitted on 27 August 2026, 3:13PM
Receipt number 112
Related form version 15
Personal Information
Name Aubrey Whitcomb
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94303
Do you have any relatives or members of your household
who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are
currently serving on the City Council, or who are
Commissioners or Board Members?
No
Are you available and committed to complete the term
applied for?
Yes
Fair Political Practices
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission ,
Conflict of Interest, Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City;

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Yes
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Personal and Job Experience
Occupation Vice President, General Manager
Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional
registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation.

VP/GM, Neiman Marcus, Palo Alto (2022 to present): full P&L accountability for one of the company’s highest-volume stores and a 150-person organization; responsibility for a large public- facing operation including sales, service, client experience, safety, deliveries, concession relationships, events, and facility upkeep.

Director, Sales & Client Experience, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills (2019 to 2022). Multi-Unit Assistant General Manager, DFS Group/LVMH, San Francisco (2018 to 2019): directed sales across multiple luxury boutiques; led a major renovation program. Earlier leadership at Bloomingdale’s (including Palo Alto), Gucci, and Nordstrom (1999 to 2018). Co-founder of two small businesses:

Cielo Aircraft Care (aviation services) and Powered by ARIE LLC (software). B.S., Organizational Leadership, Azusa Pacific University. MIT Sloan Executive Education: Executive Certificate in Digital Business (expected 2026); Artificial Intelligence:

Implications for Business Strategy (2025).

Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held.

Member, Stanford Shopping Center Merchant Board (2022 to present); elected by fellow merchants to serve two years as Merchant Board President before continuing as a board member.

The board is a merchant association focused on center marketing and the shared interests of the retailers; leading it involved representing dozens of Palo Alto businesses, building consensus among them, and working with center management. I sponsor my store team’s ongoing volunteer partnership with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, and have volunteered there myself over the years. As a Palo Alto resident and the leader of one of the city’s largest retail employers, I engage regularly with community stakeholders, local institutions, and neighboring businesses on shared issues including traffic, safety, and events.

Application Questions

1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks &
Recreation Commission and what experience would you
bring to the position?
I’m the VP and General Manager of Neiman Marcus in Palo Alto, a Palo Alto resident, and the parent of a two year old, so I spend a lot of weekends in this city’s parks. I’d like to contribute to the 2 of 4
commission that looks after them. My experience: I run a large public-facing operation with a 150-person team, which means facilities, safety, events, and service are my daily work. For the past four years I’ve represented Stanford Shopping Center’s merchants, including two years as their elected Merchant Board President, which taught me how to build agreement among people with different interests. My spouse and I also own small businesses, including one operating at Palo Alto Airport, which I would disclose and recuse from as appropriate. Parks and recreation are a big part of why families stay in Palo Alto, and I’d bring both an operator’s practicality and a young family’s perspective to the work.

2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and
describe why you are interested in it.

Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center .

I’m most interested in the ongoing work around Cubberley and what it should become for the community. As a parent of a young child, community centers, playing fields, and recreation programs are the city services my family will use most over the next fifteen years, and Cubberley is the biggest open question about what that future looks like. The commission reviewed the Cubberley master plan this spring, and I understand the tension: it’s a major asset, a major cost, and different groups want different things from it. That’s a familiar kind of problem to me. I’ve spent my career running a large public-facing facility and finding agreement among stakeholders who don’t start out agreeing, and I’d welcome the chance to help with this one.

3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how
would you help in the process?
Three things. First, keep the Parks Master Plan moving from document to reality, with practical attention to what actually gets built and maintained. Second, make sure recreation programs and facilities work for the full range of families here, including renters and working parents whose schedules don’t fit a weekday model.

Third, support clear progress on Cubberley so the community stops planning and starts benefiting. How I’d help: I run facilities, events, and service operations for a living, I read budgets carefully, and I’m good at turning long discussions into decisions.

4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with
the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience.

Experience with these documents is not required for
selection.

Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017 )
Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008)
Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code)
Bicycle - Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012)
Youth Master Plan (2003)
Help us Improve Cubberley
Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008)
Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025)
I haven’t worked professionally with these documents. My familiarity is as a user and a neighbor. My family uses Palo Alto’s parks and playgrounds weekly, and through my family’s business at Palo Alto Airport I know the Baylands area first-hand, though not the Master Plan itself. Professionally, I operate large facilities, plan events, and manage capital and maintenance budgets, which is the same kind of work these plans describe. Before my first meeting I would study the Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces & Recreation Master Plan and the Cubberley materials, since those frame most of the commission’s current work. Learning dense material quickly is part of my job, and I’m comfortable saying what I don’t know yet.

If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below.

Whitcomb.Aubrey.docx
Please confirm that you have read the Boards and
Commissions Handbook.

View the Boards and Commissions Handbook
.

Yes
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Signature Name of signatory: Aubrey Whitcomb
Link to signature
Date Completed 08/27/2026
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AUBREY WHITCOMB
Palo Alto, CA 94303 | | | linkedin.com/in/aubreywhitcomb Palo Alto resident, retail operations executive, and small business owner

PROFILE
Operations leader responsible for one of Palo Alto's major retail destinations, with day-to-day accountability for a large public-facing commercial property, a 150-person organization, and one of the company's largest store P&Ls. Elected by fellow Stanford Shopping Center merchants to two years as Merchant Board President. Co-owner of two small businesses.

Interested in serving Palo Alto by contributing practical experience in commercial districts, budgets, and public accountability.

COMMUNITY & CIVIC LEADERSHIP
Board Member; past President, Merchant Board of Directors | Stanford Shopping Center | 2023 to present • Elected by fellow merchants to a two-year term as president of the merchant association, representing dozens of Palo Alto retailers on shared interests; continue to serve as a board member. • Sponsor my store team's ongoing volunteer partnership with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley; have volunteered there myself over the years.

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
Vice President & General Manager | Neiman Marcus, Palo Alto | Aug 2022 to present • Full profit-and-loss accountability for one of the company's highest-volume stores and a 150-person organization; three consecutive years of record volume through an ownership change and corporate restructuring. • Daily responsibility for a large public-facing operation: sales, service, and client experience; safety and security; deliveries; concession partner relationships; events; and facility upkeep. • Team engagement well above the company average on the annual survey; built a twelve-person leadership team by developing internal talent.

Director, Sales & Client Experience | Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills | 2019 to 2022 • Sole director under the GM at a 300-person flagship; 95% workforce retention through data-led people leadership.

Multi-Unit Assistant General Manager | DFS Group (LVMH), San Francisco | 2018 to 2019 • Directed sales across multiple high-volume luxury boutiques; led a major multi-year renovation program.

Earlier Leadership | Bloomingdale's, Gucci, Nordstrom, and others | 1999 to 2018 • Progressive roles across Bay Area retail including Bloomingdale's Palo Alto; led Mobile POS rollouts that became company-wide standards; Bloomingdale's Executive of the Year, 2009 and 2010.

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
• Cielo Aircraft Care, co-founder: private aviation services built from zero, including market entry, permitting, and insurance.
• ARIE (Powered by Arie LLC), co-founder: California software company; lead pricing, positioning, and operations.

EDUCATION
• B.S., Organizational Leadership, Azusa Pacific University; MIT Sloan Executive Education certificates in Digital Business (expected 2026) and AI strategy (2025).

Parks & Recreation Commission Application
Submitted on
30 August 2026, 9:06AM
Receipt number
115
Related form version
15 Personal Information
Name
Ben Lenail
Cell Phone Number
6507991075
Home Phone Number
6507991075
Email Address
[email protected]
Are you a Palo Alto resident?
Yes
Address
1441 Hamilton Ave.

City
Palo Alto
Postal Code
94301
Do you have any relatives or members of your household
who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are
currently serving on the City Council, or who are
Commissioners or Board Members?
No
Are you available and committed to complete the term
applied for?
Yes
Fair Political Practices
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (
Fair Political Practices Commission
,
Conflict of Interest
,
Form 700
).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City;

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No
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Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto?
Yes
How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and
Recreation Commission?
Email from the City
Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City’s website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk.

Personal and Job Experience
Occupation healthcare investor
Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional
registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation.

I have an MBA from the University of Washington (1988), and worked in tech in the Silicon Valley from 1989 until 2019. I have since focused on life sciences and biomedical innovation, investing in startups and sponsoring academic medical research. I am Vice- Chair of the American Brain Foundation, and affiliated with Stanford Medicine, UCSF, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held.

I have lived in Palo Alto since 1999. I served two terms on the PAUSD Parcel Tax Oversight Committee; and served on the exceptional committee to rename Palo Alto public schools (2016- 17). I served on the Board of the International School of the Peninsula (now SV INTL) 2000-2007. I am now involved in the Long-Term Planning committee at All Saints Episcopal Church.

Application Questions

1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks &
Recreation Commission and what experience would you
bring to the position?
I was very outdoorsy and athletic, and raised two sons in Palo Alto. So I love our parks and recreational facilities. I am now a person with reduced mobility, so I have a huge heart for accessibility, and allowing all people to enjoy recreational spaces as much as possible.

I led a project to build the Max Lenail Memorial Bridge (www.bridgeformax.com) at Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego from 2021 until 2025. Mission Trails Regional Park is the biggest municipal park (8,000 acres) in the State of California. I learnt a lot about building infrastructure in a city park, with all the surveys, permits, and approvals needed to proceed.
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2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and
describe why you are interested in it.

Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center .

Managament of Foothills Park - how much access to give, and fire prevention.

Tennis courts - how much access to give to non-Palo Alto residents, and how to manage requests for pickleball space.

Baylands: how to coexist with the airport, improve access for birders and others, and maintain ecological preservation.

3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how
would you help in the process?
I don't know that I have set goals. I'd want to learn all about the tradeoffs between budget resources and goals for stewardship and maintenance of all the assets we have.

4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with
the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience.

Experience with these documents is not required for
selection.

If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below.

LENAIL Resume April 2025.pdf
Please confirm that you have read the Boards and
Commissions Handbook.

View the Boards and Commissions Handbook
.

Yes
Signature Name of signatory: Ben Lenail
Link to signature
Date Completed 08/30/2026
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linkedin.com/in/benlenail Palo Alto, CA
[email protected] (650) 799-1075
Ben Lenail

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Effective operational executive with experience in biotech, medical devices, solar energy, and enterprise computing.

Excelled in large tech corporations and startups, management consulting, and foundations. Proven success in taking an enterprise-wide view to build and scale teams, operations, products, partnerships, and revenue. Accomplished in fundraising, corporate transactions (IP, technology licensing, acquisitions), government grants and incentives, strategic alliances and joint ventures.

Biotech Expertise includes:
● Drug development lifecycle
● Patient and clinician engagement
● Regulatory Affairs
● Portfolio Strategies
● Strategic Industry and Academic Partnerships
● Non-dilutive financing
● Product Launch, Commercialization, Market
Access

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CIONIC, San Francisco, CA 2021 - present Commercial Advisor

● Acted as interim Chief Commercial Officer, reporting to the CEO of this medical device company. Beta-tested the device, helped debug and customize it, and became a prominent ambassador. ● Created and presided over Scientific Advisory Board. Reviewed clinical and medical economics studies to build evidence for the product.
● Contributed to go-to-market and commercialization plan, both with DTC/virtual care and with specialty neuro and Physical Medicine & Rehab clinics.
● Contributed to reimbursement push with the Veterans Administration, Medicare Advantage, and private insurance. Developed payer value proposition, pricing and market access strategy, channel and distribution programs, and patient support services (including analysis of claims, billing, and co-pay assistance). ● Contributed to Series A fund-raise materials and pitches.

DEEP GENOMICS, Toronto, ON 2020 - 2021 Business Consultant

● Advised CEO on external-facing activities and internal business planning. ● Managed outreach to patient groups and Key Opinion Leaders in US, Canada, and Europe for top therapeutic candidates.
● Organized Medical Advisory Board for primary drug program. ● Managed key vendors for sponsored testing; for natural history and clinical trial readiness; for patient education; and for PR.
● Directed L.E.K. Consulting for economic analysis of drug portfolio. ● Contributed to special projects on market and competitive position, and business development and regulatory strategy for preclinical targets.

MAX LENAIL MEMORIAL BRIDGE, San Diego, CA 2021 Campaign Chair

● Campaigned for the construction of a pedestrian bridge at the San Diego River Crossing at Mission Trails Regional Park, leveraging my skills in design & engineering, TV and press, community relations, government affairs, fund- raising, and project management.
● Project was approved by the City of San Diego in record time (< 5 months) and received extraordinary funding from the State of California in July 2021.

ALTA DEVICES, Sunnyvale, CA 2011 - 2019 Director Business Development

● Managed customer development, leading to revenue with makers of high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aircraft (UAV); Low Earth orbit satellites; wearable devices; and wireless sensors. ● Ramped the Sales & Marketing team from two to thirteen staffers by recruiting Junior Military Officers with engineering backgrounds. Sourced qualified candidates for R&D and manufacturing teams. ● Headed company’s defense procurement and export control compliance programs. ● Led government affairs on policy and regulatory issues; and energy, defense and UAV industry groups. ● Drove selection of industrial site, securing factory locations and government incentives in the US, Mexico, Taiwan, Singapore, China and Malaysia.
● Built strategic plan for supply chain, including top chemical & wafer consumables. ● Prepared and presented materials to investors for Series D fundraise. ● Drove grant submission and acted as Principal Investigator on three US Department of Energy projects with partners Dow Chemical, GE Global Research, and SunPower.

HEATHTECH CAPITAL, Palo Alto, CA 2013 - Present
Investor, Screening Committee Co-Lead

● Screened hundreds of early stage startups and led due diligence. Invested in 35 companies, and have been actively involved in 10.
● Advised Perlara, a San Francisco biotech performing foundational research (novel animal models, high- throughput compound screening) on ultra-rare genetic diseases.

ALD CONNECT, Boston, MA 2013 - 2024
Co-Founder, Board Member, Business Strategy Officer

● Co-founded this rare disease research consortium; and recruited patients, biotech industry executives and Principal Investigators from clinical centers to Board of Directors and workgroups. ● Co-authored PCORI and NINDS grant applications and program performance reports. ● Advocated with elected officials for newborn screening legislation. ● Produced a disease explainer video, and a Physical Therapy video. ● Drove strategy for a private social network for patients. ● Gave keynotes at Orphan Drugs conferences, The Milken Institute’s Partnering for Cures, Stanford Medicine X, Global Genes, and JP Morgan.
● Advised Minoryx Therapeutics and Autobahn Therapeutics: biotech companies with programs for this indication.

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STANFORD UNIVERSITY 2010-2011
Distinguished Visiting Scholar

Contributed to an ARPA-E funded project on residential energy usage. Designed innovative sensor networks, and usage disaggregation technologies; dynamic pricing and demand response incentives; and social networking features in collaboration with utilities – resulting in a platform for energy efficient behavior as an integral part of the connected home.

SUN MICROSYSTEMS – Palo Alto, CA and Geneva, Switzerland 1995-2010 Senior Director, Corporate Development

● Defined and negotiated Sun's strategic relationship with Microsoft and VMware. Managed implementation of 2004 $2.2bn Sun/Microsoft settlement from inception.
● Guided Sun's public policy efforts related to Microsoft with the European Commission, US DoJ, International Standards Org. and the Open Document Format (ODF) Alliance. ● Led Sun's Windows and VMware business, resulting in distribution channel (OEM) contracts and major sales and marketing alliances in 2007-08.
● Led Sun sell-to team on Microsoft Azure data centers, participating in several RFPs. ● Drove Sun/Microsoft interactive TV engineering and sales partnership. ● Company representative with industry analysts, media, and through 300 briefings for customers and partners.

Developed content for PR, major trade shows, earnings calls and CEO’s blog. ● Executed two cloud software acquisitions, one divestiture, and integration plan with Oracle.

EDS – San Francisco, CA 1992-1995
Consulting engagements at Del Monte, Bristol-Myers, Silicon Graphics, Attachmate and Physio-Control.

ACCENTURE – Seattle, WA 1988-1992
Consulting engagements at Pacific Bell and US West.

BOARDS AND ACTIVITIES

● American Brain Foundation (research arm of the American Academy of Neurology), Vice-Chairman. ● Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Rare as One.
● USCF Center for Vulnerable Populations.
● Industry affiliate for Stanford eWear program for epidermal electronics.

● Past:
● Tutor in 3rd grade in Ravenswood public schools, East Palo Alto (weekly shift). ● Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) Committee on Renaming Schools. ● Silicon Valley Social Ventures (SV2) Executive Committee and Treasurer, managing $1.6 million annual budget and investments.
● Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) Citizens Oversight Committee. ● Activist member of California Business Defense, a group of entrepreneurs campaigning to reinstate the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) tax credit.
● Board of Trustees of the International School of the Peninsula. Chaired Development, HR/Compensation, Trustee, and Audit Committees.
● Led four service trips to Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua with Agros. ● Board of Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST).

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, MBA Finance and Operations Management

SCIENCES-PO PARIS, BA Economics

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Strategies and Leadership in Supply Chains (Stanford GSB).

International Manufacturing Program (INSEAD Fontainebleau).

Measurement and Control Program (International Society of Automation).

Continuing education in Internet Advertising, Social Network Theory, Clean Tech Entrepreneurship, Neuroscience and Cancer Biology (Stanford).

Parks & Recreation Commission Application
Submitted on
28 August 2026, 3:14PM
Receipt number
111
Related form version
15 Personal Information
Name
Bing Betty Wei
Cell Phone Number
6508420209
Home Phone Number
Email Address
[email protected]
Are you a Palo Alto resident?
Yes
Address
363 HAWTHORNE AVE
City

PALO ALTO
Postal Code
94301
Do you have any relatives or members of your household
who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are
currently serving on the City Council, or who are
Commissioners or Board Members?
No
Are you available and committed to complete the term
applied for?
Yes
Fair Political Practices
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (
Fair Political Practices Commission
,
Conflict of Interest
,
Form 700
).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City;

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No
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Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto?
No
How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and
Recreation Commission?
Other: current Vice Chair for PRC
Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City’s website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk.

Personal and Job Experience
Occupation Startup Advisor on AI and Healthcare
Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional
registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation.

Senior executive with 25+ years of experience spanning
technology, marketing communications, public-private
partnerships, government affairs, AI/healthcare innovation, and international business.

Marketing Communications Director, Cisco Systems — Strategic communications, public-private partnerships, technology, gov relations. SVP, Global Initiatives, Bay Area Council —
International economic development, technology, and government relations.

Chief Growth Officer, Karyon Bio — AI-enabled healthcare innovation, strategic partnerships, market development, and government/institutional relations.

Vice Chair, Palo Alto Parks & Recreation Commission — Public governance, policy, community engagement.

President & Co-Founder, 8by8 Vote — Civic engagement for youth
Advisory Board Member, University of Sussex Business School — Business strategy, technology, entrepreneurship. Harvard Business School Women on Boards — Board Certified; executive training in AI, and public policy.

Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held.

My community engagement spans civic leadership, youth
development, education, and cross-cultural student exchange.

Since May 2023, I have served as a Commissioner on the City of Palo Alto Parks and Recreation Commission, advocating for inclusive public spaces, youth mental health and resilience, and stronger connections across generations and communities. A Presidential Leadership Scholar (PLS, honored by the Clinton and Bush Foundations and mentored by both Presidents for life, I was highlighted as the Immigrant Leader of in 2021 by the PLS foundation. I have bee a Board Director and Vice President of Neighbors Abroad of Palo Alto since 2012, established our 8th Sister City between PA & Yangpu of Shanghai), supporting international student exchange, combat xenophobia. At Cisco in 2008, I created a Pen-Pal programme connecting Bay Area/Palo Alto youth with teen orphans in earthquake-affected in Sichuan. I 2 of 4
was also a the co-founder for advocating bilingual education in SF in 2006.

Application Questions

1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks &
Recreation Commission and what experience would you
bring to the position?
Having served on the PRC for 3.5 years and certified myself as a local naturalist, I find it rewarding to be able to help shape policies and programs and, more importantly, to listen to residents and translate community needs into practical recommendations. I believe with my extensive leadership and board experience in government, business, and the nonprofit sector, I can make more difference to renew my term. On the PRC Commission, I have worked with City staff, fellow commissioners, residents, and community partners on issues including youth programs, mental health, aquatics, trails, accessibility, and long-term park planning.

I would bring to the Commission strategic thinking, strong community engagement, collaborative leadership, and the ability to connect big-picture vision with practical execution. Most importantly, I bring a genuine commitment to making Palo Alto’s parks and recreation system more inclusive, accessible, innovative, and responsive to the community.

2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and
describe why you are interested in it.

Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center .

An issue that has been particularly meaningful to me is the Commission’s work on youth mental health and how our parks and recreation system can support young people’s well-being. I believe we need to look beyond traditional programs and recognize the healing power of nature, especially leveraging our parks for youth performance and outdoor yoga, exercise classes, planting and retreat to bring them into nature through our Enjoy Program.Today’s young people are increasingly connected to screens, yet often disconnected from nature, community, and even themselves. Parks can provide something fundamentally different:
a place to breathe, move, explore, play, reflect, and be. This is why I am passionate about designing recreation programs that intentionally connect youth and cross-generational learning. I also see Palo Alto’s extraordinary open spaces as an under-used resource for prevention, resilience, and healing.

3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how
would you help in the process?
If appointed, I'd focus on 3 goals: expanding youth access to parks and recreation; building stronger collaboration across City commissions and community organizations; and using parks and nature to support youth well-being and resilience as well as cross-generational learning, with the opening of the downtown Youth Center. I'd work to reduce barriers such as transportation and awareness, so every young person can access the City’s parks and programs. I would also bring together Parks & Recreation, the Arts Commission, Library Advisory Commission, Historic
Resources Board, schools, and PA School Board to co-develop shared initiatives that connect recreation, arts, nature, learning, and community. I would help make nature and outdoor recreation a more intentional part of youth mental health and resilience efforts.My goal is a more connected, inclusive, and youth-centered recreation system.

4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with
the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience.

I am especially interested in translating the Forest Master Plan the plan into meaningful community programs. One opportunity I would like to explore is a nature-based “forest meditation” or 3 of 4
Experience with these documents is not required for
selection.

Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008)
Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code)
Bicycle - Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012)
Youth Master Plan (2003)
Help us Improve Cubberley
Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008)
Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025)
wellness program bringing together youth and older adults. My experience working with City staff, residents, community organizations, and other commissions would allow me to help turn the Urban Forest Master Plan and update Youth Master Plan to broader goals into accessible, community-centered
programs.The Youth Master Plan was established in 2003 and needs updating to accommodate our youth's needs, bringing our Youth Leadership Council to review it.

If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below.

Please confirm that you have read the Boards and
Commissions Handbook.

View the Boards and Commissions Handbook
.

Yes
Signature Name of signatory: Bing Betty Wei
Link to signature
Date Completed 07/28/2026
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Parks & Recreation Commission Application
Submitted on
5 September 2025, 5:22pm
Receipt number
85 Related form version
12 Personal Information
Name
Brenton Hanlon
Cell Phone Number
6024211100
Home Phone Number
Email Address
[email protected]
Are you a Palo Alto resident?
Yes
Address
125 California Ave. D302
City
Palo Alto
Postal Code
94306
Do you have any relatives or members of your household
who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are
currently serving on the City Council, or who are
Commissioners or Board Members?
No
Are you available and committed to complete the term
applied for?
Yes
Fair Political Practices
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (
Fair Political Practices Commission
,
Conflict of Interest
,
Form 700
).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City;

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No
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Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto?
No
How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and
Recreation Commission?
Daily Post
Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City’s website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk.

Personal and Job Experience
Occupation Retired
Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional
registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation.

B.S. Biochemistry/microbiology
MBA
Director of R&D, Beckman Instruments
Director of Marketing, Syva (Syntex subsidiary)
CEO, Health Assurance Inc.

CEO, Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics
VP Sales and Marketing, Abaxis Inc.

Chairman & CEO, NeVap Inc.

Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held.

Chairman, Nevada County United Way
Mentor, Carlmont Highschool Biotechnology Institute (2023 - present))
Volunteer, Gamble Garden (2023 - present)
Volunteer, Half Moon Bay State Park restoration team (2024 - present).

Volunteer, San Jose Rose Garden (2023 - present)
Volunteer, Arizona Cactus Garden, Stanford University (2024 - present)
Volunteer, Sequia Union High School District (2023 - present) Volunteer, Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute (2023 - present) Volunteer tutor, 4th grade Costaño School (2025 - present Application Questions

1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks &
Recreation Commission and what experience would you
bring to the position?
I am a volunteer at Half Monn Bay State Park, removing invasive species and restoring native species. Now that I'm retired and have some free time, I thought my extensive experience with planning, resource management, business management and
budgeting may be useful to the Parks and Recreation Commission

2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and
describe why you are interested in it.

Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center .

I don't have any specific interest beyond helping with the preservation of parks and open spaces, planning and budgeting. 2 of 3

3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how
would you help in the process?
Preservation/restoration of open spaces, efficient resource management, good long and short-term planning, and responsive to community members.

4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with
the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience.

Experience with these documents is not required for
selection.

If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below.

Please confirm that you have read the Boards and
Commissions Handbook.

View the Boards and Commissions Handbook
.

Yes
Signature Name of signatory: Brenton Hanlon
Link to signature
Date Completed 09/05/2024
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Parks & Recreation Commission Application
Submitted on 2 September 2026, 1:49PM
Receipt number 122
Related form version 15
Personal Information
Name Leo Hochberg
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94303
Do you have any relatives or members of your household
who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are
currently serving on the City Council, or who are
Commissioners or Board Members?
No
Are you available and committed to complete the term
applied for?
Yes
Fair Political Practices
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission ,
Conflict of Interest, Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City;

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No
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Personal and Job Experience
Occupation Engineer & Musician
Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional
registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation.

I am an entrepreneur, with a focus on software & mechanical engineering projects and services. I've also been heavily involved in volunteering in local public schools and youth sports. As a musician, my band performs approx. weekly at the California Ave farmer's market.
2016-present: Founder of Stampnik.com (an online postage business)
2012-14: Sr. Web Engineer @ Wepay, building online payment platform projects
2004-05: Stanford, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
1999-2003: MIT, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held.
2024-present: I currently volunteer weekly at JLS Middle School in the Industrial Tech classroom.
2017-24: I coached Little League baseball before my kids aged out two years ago. Alongside coaching my youth players, I helped maintain the public playing fields at Hoover Park, Greene Middle School, Greer Park, and El Camino Park.
2022-24: Classroom math support at Ohlone Elementary &
overnight trip chaperone
2008-2014: I served two terms on the city's Library Advisory Commission, supporting the Measure N bond measure campaign as well as the planning and programming that was needed to complete the design process. We also supported staff in moving to a new RFID system for checking out books as well as
encouraging the creation of the "Virtual Library Branch" of online services.

I also play soccer with Palo Alto Adult Soccer League (PAASL) for over 15 years, and have contacted our city maintenance staff regarding lighting repair issues at Mayfield and El Camino Park. 2 of 4
Application Questions

1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks &
Recreation Commission and what experience would you
bring to the position?
As a 22 year resident of Palo Alto, I believe that the city's parks and outdoor public spaces are one of its biggest assets. My family has personally benefited from these amenities and we are well aware that what we have is not the status quo elsewhere.

My service on the Parks & Rec commission would be focused on protecting these facilities and provide constructive feedback on future proposals. I believe it is critical to weigh future facility/program benefits against possible downtime and neighborhood disturbance during whatever work is needed.

2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and
describe why you are interested in it.

Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center .

I find the Cubberley Plan quit interesting as it gives the community to re-build an outdated space in a way that can really server the current future needs of the community. We must also weigh the current tenants, site users, and public services that are provided by the various spaces there. Disrupting these spaces all at once would have a major detrimental effect on the various stakeholders.

3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how
would you help in the process?
We are sorely lacking in spaces for youth recreation and I have seen the loss of various recreation businesses over the years (we used to have a bowling alley, for example). Given the high cost of rent in our commercial spaces, the city can and should do more to create recreational spaces for teenagers to spend non-school time that is not school (or tutoring or robotics, etc). One glaring example: kids here don't have an all-ages place to perform or watch music like "924 Gilman St" in Berkeley.

We also have the space and should create new facilities for outdoor activities, such as a bike park and improved skate park (let's face it, the current Greer Skate Bowl is outdated and we can do better!).

Additionally, there are ongoing issues with Mayfield playing field lighting that must be addressed.

4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with
the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience.

Experience with these documents is not required for
selection.

If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below.
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Please confirm that you have read the Boards and
Commissions Handbook.

View the Boards and Commissions Handbook.

Yes
Signature Name of signatory: Leo Hochberg
Link to signature
Date Completed 09/02/2026
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Parks & Recreation Commission Application
Submitted on 1 September 2026, 9:54PM
Receipt number 121
Related form version 15
Personal Information
Name Marc Schoenen
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94306
Do you have any relatives or members of your household
who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are
currently serving on the City Council, or who are
Commissioners or Board Members?
No
Are you available and committed to complete the term
applied for?
Yes
Fair Political Practices
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission ,
Conflict of Interest, Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City;

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No
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Personal and Job Experience
Occupation Human Resources Executive, Rivian and
Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional
registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation.

Education:
*Masters of Business Administration, Harvard Business School *Bachelor of Arts, Franklin & Marshall College
Professional Certification:

Certified Compensation Professional
Job Experience: HR and Finance professional serving
sustainability-focused technology organizations. Currently supporting electric vehicles.

Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held.

I have applied for Palo Alto commissions in previous years (both Parks & Rec and the Human Relations commissions). I've been a volunteer with the Palo Alto Children's Theater (Friends of Palo Alto Children's Theater), for local Type 1 Diabetes related organizations (e.g. Breakthrough T1D) with ParkRun, have organized Blood drives, and have volunteered time and resources into various medical studies. Extending beyond a few years, I have also been a little league coach, have volunteered at our neighborhood's swimming association, etc.

Application Questions

1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks &
Recreation Commission and what experience would you
bring to the position?
We first moved to Palo Alto fifteen years ago; we have seen greatness across our community: The creation of Magical Bridge playground, the reopening of Mitchell Park Library with Ada’s Cafe; there is much reason for optimism. After a gorgeous Summer filled with the Chili Cook-Off, concerts and movies in our parks, how can one not be excited about the splendor of Palo Alto’s myriad recreational opportunities!
We are involved in local theater, sports, and frequent many small businesses that help Palo Alto thrive. In my day job, I have worked in Human Resources since moving here, at both start-ups and more established companies; my experience helps me understand challenges in optimizing resources, promoting fairness, inclusion 2 of 4
and equity across populations. We spend much of our time outside, at Dog Parks, walking through the BayLands,
birdwatching, and have a tenured view of the many resources Palo Alto offers.

2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and
describe why you are interested in it.

Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center .

The PRC has been debating a lucrative but ecologically sensitive proposal: a double-deck driving range expansion at Baylands Golf Links. The infrastructure requires raising ball-retention netting from 80 feet to 170 feet and adding nighttime lighting. I share the questions raised about alignment with the Baylands Master Plan, the Dark Skies Ordinance, and overall visual and ecological impacts. Additionally, projects like the Foothills Nature Preserve parking reconfiguration have sparked justifable debate on impacts to bird habitats and CEQA best practices.

As a finance and HR professional, I am frequently called upon to rigorously evaluate capital improvement projects. I will ensure that revenue-generating infrastructure is carefully considered against strict environmental protections, aesthetics, and the long- term sustainability that has allowed Palo Alto to thrive.

3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how
would you help in the process?
Palo Alto is increasingly facing the management of civic utilities within delicate ecosystems. The debate over the Measure E site at Byxbee Park highlights the tension between reserving land for future wastewater biosolids processing and dedicating it as parkland. There is a somewhat analogous set of considerations with the Arastradero Creek Stabilization project. The Commission must bring these project decisions to conclusion. To support these initiatives, I intend toadvocate for nature-based engineering solutions, including infrastructure protections that restore local ecology, much like the use of Post-Assisted Log Structures (PALS) and step-pools proposed for Arastradero Creek.

Additionally, I can help the commissionrigorously evaluate CEQA mitigations and land-use proposals to ensure utility needs do not cause unnecesary degradation to existing parkland.

4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with
the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience.

Experience with these documents is not required for
selection.

Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017 )
Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008)
Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code)
Bicycle - Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012)
Youth Master Plan (2003)
Help us Improve Cubberley
Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008)
Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025)
I have familiarity with a few of these documents. While it was a number of years ago, I spoke at length with a few of the Palo Alto Bike Advisory Committee Members while the Bike-Pededtrian plan was being developed in the early 2010s. That was, of course, before the explosion in popularity in E-Bikes and the many issues those now create on both Palo Alto's streets as well as in its parks (like the Baylands, etc.)
If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below.

Please confirm that you have read the Boards and
Commissions Handbook.

View the Boards and Commissions Handbook
.

Yes
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Signature Name of signatory: Marc Schoenen
Link to signature
Date Completed 09/01/2026
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Parks & Recreation Commission Application
Submitted on 17 August 2026, 3:58PM
Receipt number 105
Related form version 15
Personal Information
Name Musaab Farooqui
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94306
Do you have any relatives or members of your household
who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are
currently serving on the City Council, or who are
Commissioners or Board Members?
No
Are you available and committed to complete the term
applied for?
Yes
Fair Political Practices
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission ,
Conflict of Interest, Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City;

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No
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Personal and Job Experience
Occupation Data Scientist – Intuitive Machines
Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional
registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation.

I hold a B.A. in Data Science from the University of California, Berkeley, with coursework in economics, statistics, data analysis, and organizational leadership. I currently work as a Data Scientist at Intuitive Machines in Palo Alto, where I use data analysis and visualization to support operational planning and decision- making. My previous professional experience includes roles at Ouster, Zebra Technologies, Applied Materials, Verizon Connect, and the Stanford Social Media Lab, where I developed experience in research, data-driven decision-making, project coordination, and working with cross-functional teams.

Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held.

I have been involved in community and civic engagement through educational, research, and local government activities. From 2021–2023, I conducted research with the Stanford Social Media Lab focused on understanding social and civic issues through large-scale data analysis. More recently, I have become actively involved in Palo Alto civic affairs, including applying to serve on City boards and commissions and following local policy and community issues. I am particularly interested in contributing my professional background in data analysis and my perspective as a Palo Alto resident to projects that improve public spaces, recreation opportunities, and quality of life for the community.

Application Questions

1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks &
Recreation Commission and what experience would you
bring to the position?
I am interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission because parks, open spaces, and recreation are essential to the quality of life and sense of community in Palo Alto. As a Data Scientist at Initutive Machines, I would bring an analytical and collaborative approach to evaluating community needs, projects, and policies. As a Palo Alto resident, I would be committed to listening to residents and helping ensure these resources remain accessible and well-maintained for everyone.

2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and
I am particularly interested in the discussion about the future of the tennis and pickleball courts at Mitchell Park. I grew up about 2 of 4
describe why you are interested in it.

Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. three blocks from Mitchell Park, so I have seen firsthand how important it is as a gathering and recreation space for the surrounding community. I believe the challenge is finding a balance that supports growing activities like pickleball while preserving tennis, accessibility, and the many other ways residents use the park.

3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how
would you help in the process?
If appointed, I would like to help ensure Palo Alto’s parks and recreation facilities remain accessible, well-maintained, and responsive to the changing needs of the community. I would especially focus on balancing competing uses of shared spaces while preserving the character of neighborhood parks. I would contribute by listening to residents, reviewing data and community feedback, and working collaboratively with staff and fellow commissioners to make practical, long-term decisions.

4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with
the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience.

Experience with these documents is not required for
selection.

4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. Required Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017)
Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008)
Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code)
Bicycle - Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012)
Youth Master Plan (2003)
Help us Improve Cubberley
Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008)
Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025)
i do because i hike these a lot of these routes frequetly If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below.
musaab farooqui resume.pdf
Please confirm that you have read the Boards and
Commissions Handbook.

View the Boards and Commissions Handbook
.

Yes
Signature Name of signatory: Musaab Farooqui
Link to signature
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Date Completed 08/17/2026
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Musaab Farooqui
• • linkedin.com/in/musaabf • Palo Alto, CA
Education
Univ
ersity of California, Berkeley May 2025
B.A. in Data Science (Emphasis in Economics at the Haas School of Business) Relevant Coursework: The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming in C++, Object Oriented Programming in Python, Foundations of Data Science, Leading People, The Ethical Environment of Business, Risk Analysis for Engineers, Econometrics Technical Skills
Product Roadmapping, Go-to-Market Strategy, Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), Competitive Analysis, Customer Discovery, Market Research, Sales Enablement, Positioning & Messaging, Python, SQL, C++, Java, Excel, PowerBi, Tableau, AWS, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistics, A/B Testing, Lidar/Radar Technology
Experience
Data Scientist, Intuitive Machines August 2025 Present Built executive analytics dashboards tracking Earned Value, Actual Cost, CPI, and labor utilization, improving visibility across spacecraft bus, top, and sub assembly production lines.

Partnered with manufacturing, engineering, ﬁnance, and operations teams to translate business requirements into analytics solutions supporting production decision-making.

Designed automated labor and cost variance models resulting in a 15% reduction in labor hours across manufacturing workﬂows.

Created data pipelines integrating manufacturing, labor, and ﬁnancial systems, reducing manual reporting effort by 30% and accelerating production reviews.

Identiﬁed production bottlenecks and schedule risks through throughput analysis, increasing line efﬁciency and reducing cycle time by 12%.

Product Marketing Edge Strategy Intern, Nutanix May 2025 - Aug 2025 Developed a comprehensive go to market strategy for Nutanix’s edge computing portfolio, synthesizing input from product, technical marketing, and senior leadership to deﬁne positioning, target segments, and key differentiators.

Conducted competitive analysis of the edge computing landscape, mapping 20+ competing solutions across 4 market segments and identifying whitespace opportunities that expanded addressable market targeting by 25%.

Created strategic positioning documents and messaging frameworks targeting IT decision makers and cloud architects, improving messaging clarity and stakeholder alignment by 40% per team feedback.

Engaged cross functionally with product, engineering, and partner teams to evaluate edge technology components and validate strategic assumptions.

Presented ﬁnal GTM strategy deliverable to senior leadership, incorporating stakeholder feedback and translating technical product nuances into compelling business narratives.

Data Scientist Intern, Zendar Sept 2024 Jan 2025
Analyzed sensor test data and built performance dashboards, improving data quality monitoring coverage by 35% and accelerating issue detection for AI perception model development.

Collected and processed LiDAR, radar, and camera datasets for model training and validation, increasing dataset coverage by 40% to improve perception model accuracy.

Reduced sensor platform downtime by 22% through proactive troubleshooting and maintenance of the Linux based system and web UI during testing cycles.

Collaborated cross functionally with engineering and operations to reﬁne data collection strategies and resolve discrepancies impacting model quality.

Product Management Intern (Robotics), Zebra Technologies Inc. June 2024 - Sept 2024 Designed and maintained product roadmaps for autonomous mobile robotics, conducting feasibility research, assessing business impact, and prioritizing features across 3 development cycles.

Developed and reﬁned go to market strategies that drove a 20% improvement in customer satisfaction scores by directly incorporating structured customer feedback into roadmap updates.

Conducted customer feedback interviews to surface product gaps, analyzed ﬁndings, and presented actionable insights to engineering teams, reducing feature delivery backlog by 18% through improved prioritization.

Collaborated with sales and engineering stakeholders to align product direction with customer needs and market trends.

Product Management Intern, Ouster Inc. Jan 2024 June 2024 Collaborated with engineering and operations teams to develop Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), prioritize features, and manage change requests for software and hardware sensor products.

Performed competitive analysis to redeﬁne product goals, identifying a 30% pricing gap versus key competitors and directly informing Ouster’s repositioning strategy.

Revised product documentation and technical manuals, reducing customer support escalations by 22% by enabling customers to more independently understand and adopt key sensor functionalities.

Tested new sensor features and gathered performance data, providing structured feedback to engineering for product iteration.

Served as a cross-functional liaison bridging sales, engineering, and operations to drive technical issues to resolution.

Leadership
Python Instructor, Berkeley Tech. Collaborative (BTC) Aug 2022 - May 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission Application
Submitted on 1 September 2026, 5:02PM
Receipt number 120
Related form version 15
Personal Information
Name Richard P. Robinson
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94306
Do you have any relatives or members of your household
who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are
currently serving on the City Council, or who are
Commissioners or Board Members?
No
Are you available and committed to complete the term
applied for?
Yes
Fair Political Practices
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission ,
Conflict of Interest, Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City;

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No
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Personal and Job Experience
Occupation Landscape Architect Designe
Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional
registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation.

Degree in Horticulture
Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held.

No current activities
Application Questions

1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks &
Recreation Commission and what experience would you
bring to the position?
I’m an Artist and a social scientist

2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and
describe why you are interested in it.

Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center .

No issues

3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how
would you help in the process?
Civic Design- Public Interest in Nature/Horticulture/California Flora

4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with
the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience.

Experience with these documents is not required for
selection.

Please confirm that you have read the Boards and
Commissions Handbook.

View the Boards and Commissions Handbook.

Yes
Signature Name of signatory: Richard P. Robinson
Link to signature
Date Completed 09/01/2026
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Parks & Recreation Commission Application
Submitted on 1 September 2026, 4:37PM
Receipt number 113
Related form version 15
Personal Information
Name Shani Kleinhaus
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94303-4508
Do you have any relatives or members of your household
who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are
currently serving on the City Council, or who are
Commissioners or Board Members?
No
Are you available and committed to complete the term
applied for?
Yes
Fair Political Practices
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission ,
Conflict of Interest, Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City;

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No
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Personal and Job Experience
Occupation Environmental Advocate, Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional
registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation.
- Ph.D. Ecology - UC Davis
- 4 years service PRC, including several ad-hoc committees - Member of the Comp Plan CAC
- Served/serving on many advisory and stakeholder groups, in Palo Alto and elsewhere
Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held.
- Palo Alto PRC commissionare
- Volunteer with the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter
- Board member, Housing Choices Coalition (around 2010) Application Questions

1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks &
Recreation Commission and what experience would you
bring to the position?
I have been serving on the PRC since 2022.

2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and
describe why you are interested in it.

Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center .

I serve as a PRC liaison for Nature Preserves and the Urban Forest) and participated in ad-hocs the Nature Connectivity adhoc.

I have participated in many adhocs and PRC discussions over the past 4 years. Most recently this included Tennis Vs. Pickleball, the Measure E site, Plastic vs. natural turf, Restoration of Adobe Creek at Arastradero Preserve, Improvements at Foothills Park and more.

3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how
would you help in the process?
I would like to continue working with staff and commissioners on Nature Connectivity, the Urban Forest, and stewardship of Palo Alto’s nature preserves to support biodiversity throughout the city. I am also interested in the outcomes of the natural-grass turf study, improving our parks, and the important discussions of Cubberley.

4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with
the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience.

I am familiar with most of these planning documents and efforts. 2 of 3
Experience with these documents is not required for
selection.

Please confirm that you have read the Boards and
Commissions Handbook.

View the Boards and Commissions Handbook.

Yes
Signature Name of signatory: Shani Kleinhaus
Link to signature
Date Completed 08/31/2026
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Parks & Recreation Commission Application
Submitted on 1 September 2026, 7:27PM
Receipt number 116
Related form version 15
Personal Information
Name Sterling Watson
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94301
Do you have any relatives or members of your household
who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are
currently serving on the City Council, or who are
Commissioners or Board Members?
No
Are you available and committed to complete the term
applied for?
Yes
Fair Political Practices
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission ,
Conflict of Interest, Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City;

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No
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Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto?
No
How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and
Recreation Commission?
Email from the City
Palo Alto Weekly
Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City’s website.

Personal and Job Experience
Occupation Retired Technology Executive
Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional
registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation.

I have a PhD in Physics. I have decades of work experience in the local technology industry. During that time, I have used my knowledge, skills, and experience to understand challenging problems, select best options, work directly and manage people and projects to bring finished solutions to completion. Most of my career was spent at KLA where I had roles ranging from Engineer to Business General Manager.

While this education and experience is not directly related to Parks and Recreation, I feel that the skills I’ve acquired can be directly relevant guiding the development and support of our parks and recreation programs.

Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held.

My wife and I bought our home in Palo Alto over 30 years ago because we loved the community vibrancy, schools, history, park system, and many other attributes.

When our children were younger, our community activities focused on them. We supported the schools and volunteered in a wide range of activities including sports, education, etc. In our local neighborhood, I became one of the informal “block leaders” for our block, organizing regular social events. I joined the Palo Alto ESV program and I am the BPC (Block Preparedness
Coordinator) for a section of Old Palo.

I have also been an OED (Outdoor Education Docent) with the Mid-Peninsula Open Space District. I led groups of elementary students through sessions at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve.

I am an active cyclist and have helped to organize and/or support events such as the Sequoia Century, Bike Palo Alto, etc.

Application Questions

1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks &
Recreation Commission and what experience would you
bring to the position?
The parks in Palo Alto were one of the reasons we decided to move to Palo Alto. The range and quality of parks from the many neighborhood parks to the Foothills is tremendous. I want to help make sure the existing parks are well taken care of, and that we can improve and expand them to support future needs.

I have long been a very regular user of our parks. With our 2 of 4
children, we enjoyed the parks, playgrounds, playing fields and camping in Foothills Preserve. Today we regularly use the parks and recreation centers for activities like community gardening, classes, racquet sports, hiking, etc.

My professional experience leading projects to solve tough problems while dealing with complex constraints would serve me well guiding parks projects. I think my volunteer experience as an ESV, a docent and cycling event leader will also help me. Finally, I think my regular usage of the parks helps me to see the value of the parks and what could be improved.

2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and
describe why you are interested in it.

Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center .

One of the issues that the Commission has been addressing recently has been the racquet sports facilities and usage. In particular, the issue of Tennis and Pickleball has been a significant recent challenge.

This has been of particular interest to me because it affects the large number of players of these sports as well as the people using the nearby facilities at Mitchell Park including the Library, Magical Bridge and others. In addition, I am personally involved as I’ve played both sports at Mitchell Park and have a close relationship with a family with disabled children. I feel I have a good personal feel for the issues.

I think this is a complex issue which makes it difficult to balance the input from the various stakeholders. Each group has legitimate requests and concerns which can be somewhat in conflict. Finding the best overall solution is a challenge which will require more work in the future.

3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how
would you help in the process?
There are several goals I would like the Commission to help Palo Alto to achieve.
• Maintain Current Parks and Recreation Facilities and Activities: It is essential to make sure that our very solid parks system is properly maintained.
• Understand what our constituents want: I think it is very important that we understand what all of the stakeholders see as our objectives, especially when there are conflicting views or limited resources.
• Implement Improvements Funded by Measure J: Depending on whether measure J is approved or not, we will need to develop and implement an appropriate plan while staying within budget constraints.
• Expand our parks and recreation system as needed: To support the potentially growing population of Palo Alto, we should grow our park system appropriately.

I think that my skills and experience outlined previously would enable me to help achieve these goals in terms of both timing and cost. I can take informal leadership for particular projects.

4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with
the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience.

Experience with these documents is not required for
selection.

However, I’ve reviewed some of them and could research in much more detail if a focus area was determined.
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Help us Improve Cubberley
Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008)
Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025)
If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below.

Please confirm that you have read the Boards and
Commissions Handbook.

View the Boards and Commissions Handbook.

Yes
Signature Name of signatory: Sterling Watson
Link to signature
Date Completed 09/01/2026
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Parks & Recreation Commission Application
Submitted on
1 September 2026, 2:01PM
Receipt number
119
Related form version
15 Personal Information
Name
Virginia Ruiz Albacete
Cell Phone Number
6502106811
Home Phone Number
Email Address
[email protected]
Are you a Palo Alto resident?
Yes
Address
1015 High Street
City
Palo Alto
Postal Code
94301
Do you have any relatives or members of your household
who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are
currently serving on the City Council, or who are
Commissioners or Board Members?
No
Are you available and committed to complete the term
applied for?
Yes
Fair Political Practices
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (
Fair Political Practices Commission
,
Conflict of Interest
,
Form 700
).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City;

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No
1 of 4
Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto?
No
How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and
Recreation Commission?
City Website
Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City’s website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk.

Personal and Job Experience
Occupation Renewable Energy Executive / Board Advisor (on parental leave following international relocation to Palo Alto - Feb 2026) - Former Co-CEO, UK & Ireland, Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP). 10+ years international leadership experience in renewable energy, climate strategy, and community stakeholder engagement.

Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional
registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation.

Renewable energy executive with 15+ years in leadership, governance, strategy and stakeholder engagement. Last role as Co-CEO, UK & Ireland, Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) - leading 5GW offshore wind portfolio, with focus on community benefit, sustainability and Just Transition. Previously held multiple leadership & analytical roles at Iberdrola / Avangrid (US).

Extensive board governance experience: Chair of RenewableUK Shadow Board, OWIC Board Member, Council Member Women's Engineering Society London, STEM Ambassador. Cross-cultural perspective from living/working in Spain, UK, France, Germany and now Palo Alto. Education: Executive MBA Global Energy Industry, Strathclyde Business School & Comillas ICADE; MSc Renewable Energy, EUREC - Oldenburg University & NTUA
Athens; MSc Electrical Engineering, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM).

Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held.
- STEM Ambassador (2012-Present): Educational outreach
encouraging young people, especially girls and underrepresented groups, into science and engineering.
- Board Member, Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) (2025- 2026): UK government's senior partnership between industry and government
- Chair, RenewableUK Shadow Board (2020-2022): Promoting diversity and skills in renewables.
- Council Member, Women's Engineering Society (WES) London Cluster (2017-2022): Inclusion and professional development in engineering.
- Community Food Outreach Volunteer (2010-2020): Meal
distribution and companionship for people experiencing hardship in Spain, Germany, Greece, UK, and USA.
- Copenhagen Offshore Partners (2022-2026): Community
development as core role - engagement with local residents, 2 of 4
schools, and civic organizations.
- Palo Alto (Jan 2026-Present): Daily parks user with two children (2 yrs & 10 mo). Active in parent groups and library programs; soon joining nursery Board.

Application Questions

1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks &
Recreation Commission and what experience would you
bring to the position?
I am interested in serving because Palo Alto's parks have been central to our family's integration since we moved in January 2026. As a mother of two young children (2 yrs & 10 months) on parental leave after an international relocation, I am a daily user of our parks, playgrounds and open spaces. They are where we met other families, built community, and found belonging.I would bring three perspectives: Governance & Strategy: 15+ years in leadership, including as Co-CEO, UK & Ireland at Copenhagen Offshore Partners, and Board roles including OWIC and Chair of RenewableUK Shadow Board.Sustainability: Career in renewable energy, community benefit, and Just Transition - directly relevant to climate-resilient parks, heat, water, and habitat
stewardship.Community user: Lived in Spain, Germany, Greece, UK and USA, and have seen how great public spaces create inclusion for families of all backgrounds. I have time, energy, and commitment to serve.

2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and
describe why you are interested in it.

Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center .

One recent issue that particularly interests me is the Arastradero Creek restoration project, which seeks to enhance a natural creek corridor while balancing environmental protection, infrastructure needs, and recreational use
This resonates strongly with me because it reflects challenges I have worked on throughout my career: delivering environmental benefits while meeting community needs. In my previous role as Co-CEO of Copenhagen Offshore Partners UK & Ireland, I worked with local communities, government bodies, and environmental stakeholders to develop projects that created long-term sustainable outcomes.

As a parent of two young children and a daily user of Palo Alto's parks and open spaces, I am particularly interested in projects that improve biodiversity, climate resilience, and access to nature while preserving recreational opportunities. I believe parks play a vital role in connecting residents with the natural environment and strengthening community wellbeing.

3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how
would you help in the process?
If appointed, I would focus on three goals:

1. Nature-based, climate-resilient restoration: Support projects like the Arastradero Creek stabilization that reduce erosion, protect habitat and ensure public safety. I bring technical perspective and community-benefit experience from offshore environmental planning.

2. Stewardship, education and inclusion: Expand opportunities for families to learn about watershed health and habitat restoration through park programs. Ensure programs reflect diverse needs through outreach and multilingual engagement, building on 13 years as a STEM Ambassador.

3. Sustainable funding and partnerships: Help evaluate long-term costs and foster creative partnerships, drawing on Board experience.

I bring strategic thinking, sustainability expertise, and lived 3 of 4
experience as a daily park user and parent on leave with time to listen and engage constructively.

4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with
the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience.

Experience with these documents is not required for
selection.

If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below.

Please confirm that you have read the Boards and
Commissions Handbook.

View the Boards and Commissions Handbook
.

Yes
Signature Name of signatory: Virginia Ruiz Albacete
Link to signature
Date Completed 09/01/2026
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