Personal Information:
I grew up in Miami, Florida and moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for college. While studying architecture I met my best friend and future wife, YJ.

After graduating with a bachelor degree in architecture, I worked for an urban design firm that focused on community engagement and walkable communities. This work took me all across the country learning how various communities across the county support or created walkable tight knit neighborhoods.

In total I lived in Pittsburgh for a decade, enjoying the close-knit neighborhoods, mass transit and walkable nature of the city.

YJ and I moved with our young family to the University Village in 2005 as I pursued a master degree in urban design. In 2006 after graduating, I began working at a local architecture, urban design and planning firm. My work has focused on community engagement, urban design and coding reform for walkable communities.

In late 2006, our family was able to move into a house across from Marin Elementary school. Our children attended Albany schools at various points in their education.

I am proud to have been given the opportunity in the past to serve on the Traffic and Safety Commission and Climate Action Committee.

I look forward to working with my fellow council members, city staff, commissioners and committee members and members of the public.

Education: 
Master of Urban Design
University of California Berkeley, 2005-2006

Bachelor of Architecture
Carnegie Mellon University, 1995-2000

Occupation: 
Architect and Urban Designer

 

Internal City Committees and Intergovernmental Boards/Commissions:

  • Alameda County Mayors' Conference (as Mayor, previously alternate as Vice Mayor)
  • League of California Cities East Bay (Appointee)
  • Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alternate)
  • East Bay Sports Field Recreation JPA (Alternate, previously Appointee)

 

Prior City Advisory Body Appointments: 

  • Traffic and Safety Commission, June 2010 - December 2013
  • Climate Action Committee, August 2022 - December 2022

 

Term:
Mayoral Appointment: December 2023 - December 2024
Vice Mayoral Appointment: December 2022 - December 2023
City Council Term: December 2022 - December 2026