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Friends of Dogpatch Hub
Board of Directors

The Hub is governed by an all-volunteer nonprofit--Friends of Dogpatch Hub, guided by a stakeholder advisory council of committed community members. 

Katherine Doumani

Katherine Doumani

Chair

A Dopatch resident since 2001, parent and current Dogpatch Neighborhood Association vice president and GBD board member, Katherine brings community leadership continuity, deep experience and a proven commitment to the FoDH Board.

Kopal Maheshwari

Kopal Maheshwari

Member

Kopal is a business leader, talent coach and community advocate. Currently she manages key global accounts and business development in the San Francisco Bay Area for IntraEdge. Kopal has three teenagers and lives in Potrero.

Bruce Huie

Bruce Huie

Member

Bruce is an experienced online marketer and dedicated neighborhood activist residing in Dogpatch for over 20 years. He has served as the steward of Progress Park, co-chair of the GBD formation committee, and board member of multiple associations. Bruce's successful efforts have added value to Dogpatch.

Callista Shepherd Smith

Callista Shepherd Smith

Member

Callista is a real estate sales & marketing professional with a lifetime of experience in housing, building, and development. She co-leads the RicRoc & Callista Team at Compass with additional deep-hearted skills as Reiki Master, CMT, and Sound Healing Practitioner.

J.R. Eppler

J.R. Eppler

Secretary

J.R. Eppler is an attorney and founder of Eppler Legal, Inc., a Dogpatch-based law firm in corporate transactional matters. J.R. lives in Potrero Hill with his wife, a public librarian, and son, a rising SFUSD fifth grader.

Richard Romero

Richard Romero

Member

Richard is the Marketing and Sales Manager for the Potrero View Newspaper and has over 50 years of community engagement experience. He wants to help the Hub to create more public amenities for the community. Richard moved to San Francisco in 2021 to care for his grandchildren.

Sean Harris

Sean Harris

Member

Sean is a Public Relations and Communications professional with a strategic approach to creative, high-impact campaigns and is currently managing events and communications for the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. He loves living in Dogpatch.

Colin Ensley

Colin Ensley

Treasurer

Colin is the CFO of Associate Capital, overseeing finance, accounting, and capital markets activities for the Power Station Development in Dogpatch. He is also a Board Member of Friends of Jackson Park. Colin resides in the East Bay with his family.

Donovan Lacy

Donovan Lacy

Member

Donovan is a recovering Telecommunication Professional and stay-at-home parent. He serves as the president of the DNA, Secretary of the Potrero Boosters and is Board President of the Green Benefit District, Friends of Potrero Nursery School and is a member of the UCSF CAG.

Alicia Murasaki

Alicia Murasaki

Member

Alicia is the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Campus Planning and Campus Architect for UCSF. She leads the team providing professional planning services, campus space planning. As Campus Architect, Alicia provides campus-wide technical and aesthetic guidance. She lives and works in Dogpatch.

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