GGCA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization and one of Oakland’s oldest and continually active community associations.
Founded in 1987 as the San Pablo Avenue-Golden Gate Improvement Association (SPAGGIA), GGCA remains dedicated to keeping our community informed and actively engaged in making Golden Gate safer, cleaner, greener, and more vibrant.
Get in touch
To learn more about GGCA or reach individual board members, please email ggca.contact@gmail.com.
Angela Gennino. President
Angela leads on strategic planning, community outreach, gardening events, and fundraising.
Cathy Leonard, Co-chair
Cathy leads on public safety, public policy, traffic calming, and neighborhood planning.
Kim Lucas, Secretary
Kim leads on environmental health and safety and municipal code compliance. She’s an epidemiologist for public health programs serving incarcerated people in California.
Brandon Azevedo
Brandon leads on San Pablo Avenue walkability programs and manages our digital platforms. He has extensive community organizing, public policy, public health, and legislative experience at the national and local levels.