GGCA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) founded in the 1980s to help revitalize Golden Gate.  Formerly known as the San Pablo Avenue – Golden Gate Improvement Association (SPAGGIA), our all-volunteer organization addresses the present and future needs of our underserved community.

Our members focus on creating safer streets, blight-free blocks, and community-driven improvements such as better lighting, well-designed medians, pedestrian/bike crossings, and the state-of-the-art Charles Porter Golden Gate Recreation Center.

Angela Gennino

Angela is a community organizer, journalist, editor, and web content strategist. She’s GGCA’s president, and leads on neighborhood planning, transportation safety, and coalition building. angela@goldengateca.org

Sylvia Young

Sylvia is GGCA’s Coordinator for Special Projects including website development and community events. She’s a third-generation Golden Gater who is a realtor, writer, and actress.  sylvia@goldengateca.org

Cathy Leonard

Cathy is a leading advocate for public safety, police accountability, public policy, and neighborhood planning. Her consulting group, Oakland Neighborhoods for Equity (ONE), works with organizations throughout the City. 

Kim Lucas

Kim is a research scientist and epidemiologist for California Correctional Health Care Services. She’s GGCA’s environmental health expert. 

Scott Owades

Scott is a sustainable transportation and affordable housing advocate on the local and state level. He’s GGCA transportation safety, membership, and campaign lead. scottowades@gmail.com