Susan Hafner served as Vice President of Bus Operations for the American Public Transit Association (APTA) and a Board Member for the California Transit Association (CTA) and APTA. Susan worked as a Director for MTS and a General Manager for Riverside Transit Agency.

She is the founder of Multimodal Solutions, a consulting firm based in La Jolla. Susan joined the FACT Board of Directors in 2007 and served as Treasurer of the Board from 2008 to 2017. She has served as Vice Chair since 2022. Susan was elected as Board Chair for 2023.

LaVonna Connelly is a large-system Social Worker who works with communities to address issues including transportation. She has a Masters in Social Work with an emphasis in Administration and Consensus-Building.

LaVonna currently serves as Co-Chair of the Ramona Re-Vitalization Health and Human Services Sub-Committee and is the District 2 representative for the County of San Diego Health Services Advisory Board. She works for The Salvation Army offering health education and key resource linkages that help seniors of limited means to thrive while aging in place in Silvercrest Senior Residences. In 2013 LaVonna received the Citizen of the Year Award from County of San Diego HHSA for her work in promoting healthy eating as part of the County’s LiveWell initiative. She was also recognized for excellence by the California Insurance Commissioner for her work with wildfire disaster survivors after the Cedar Fire in 2003. After the Cedar Fire, LaVonna was part of a team that successfully introduced and lobbied SB477 that allows small communities to call on the Office of Emergency Services to coordinate disaster response when the community lacks the capacity to do so on their own. LaVonna and her husband own a small vegetable farm in Ramona. She loves nature and hiking with her dogs. LaVonna joined the FACT Board in 2009 and was Board Secretary from 2013-2016. In 2017 she held the position of Vice Chair and was elected Secretary effective January 1, 2018. LaVonna continues to serve as Board Secretary through 2023. LaVonna was elected to Vice Chair effective January 1, 2025.

Hon. George Gastil served on the Lemon Grove City Council from 2008-2016 and again from 2020-2024, following a decade of service on the Lemon Grove School Board.

During his time on the Council, he represented Lemon Grove on the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Board and currently serves as the Chair of the MTS Accessible Services Advisory Committee (ASAC).

George teaches history at San Diego State University. He lives in Lemon Grove with his wife, Janet, and extended family. George joined the FACT Board in 2014. George was elected as Treasurer effective January 1, 2024. He has previously served as Board Secretary, Vice Chair, and Chair of the FACT Board.

Hon. Dave Roberts serves as CEO of J2 Enterprises, LLC. Previously, he served on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors representing the Third District from 2013 – 2017. Prior to being the first newly elected San Diego County Supervisor in over two decades, he served for two 4-year terms as an elected council member Deputy Mayor and Mayor on the City Council for the City of Solana Beach. Dave has also served as Vice President for Government Relations for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). In addition, based on both his public and private sector experience Dave was appointed to serve in the administrations of Presidents George W. Bush and Barack H. Obama to the Federal National Advisory Panel on Medicare Education for the Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Dave holds an MPA from the Department of Defense Graduate Level Financial Management Program and a BA in political science/economics from the American University (AU). Dave has served on the FACT Board of Directors since 2006 and was elected as Vice Chair in 2013 and was elected as Chair from 2014 to 2016. Dave and his spouse are the parents of six adopted foster children. Dave was elected as Secretary effective January 1, 2024.

Hon. Bob Campbell served on the City Council for the City of Vista from 2002-2010. Bob served as the Economic Development Director at the City of Vista for over 9 years. He has served on various regional boards, including NCTD and SANDAG.

Bob co-founded and was CEO of the North County Economic Development Council (NCEDC) and presided over the North County Collaborative. Bob studied economics and industrial engineering at Stanford; holding a degree in Advanced Management from the University of Washington and served 8 years in the Coast Guard Active & Reserve. Bob has been a member of the FACT Board since 2006 and was the 2013 Board Chair; He was elected Vice Chair of the Board effective January 2014. He was elected Board Chair in 2017 and 2018.

Corinna Contreras is a public policy enthusiast who wholeheartedly believes in the power of community-based decision-making.

As a lifelong resident of Vista, Corinna enjoys the endless experiences San Diego County provides. From snorkeling at La Jolla Cove to chasing super blooms in Anza Borrego and everything in between.

At the University of California, Santa Barbara, she earned her B.A. in Film & Media/Sociology.

After receiving her Permaculture Design Certification from the San Diego Sustainable Living Institute, her interest in regenerative agriculture, permaculture, and traditional ecological knowledge grew. She tapped into the local food system to understand how to be more impactful. For her efforts, she was picked as one of 100 idea ambassadors for Berry Good Food Foundation’s Berry Good Night 100.

This new knowledge of food systems, policy, and California native plants activated Corinna. Local civic engagement became her focus. In 2018, she became the first Latina and the first-ever LGBTQIA Councilmember of the City of Vista. Following her win by 66 votes, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath awarded Corinna “Woman of the Year” for AD76.

Corinna is a board member with the North County LGBTQ Resource Center and FACT.

Corinna understands that her many experiences are privileges materialized from deep colonial systems that perpetuate opportunity for some at the expense of many, a reality that must be acknowledged.

Hon. John Duncan was elected as a Coronado City Mayor in 2024. John also serves on the City Council Transborder Sewage Sub-Committee to advocate for solutions to the sewage flows from Mexico that are contaminating the waters off of Coronado. Additionally, he serves as Director on the Board of Directors for both SANDAG and Metro JPA. His roles align with his passion for the state of our beaches; he fights to keep them safe from sewage and contamination.

Mayor Duncan has served as Chair of multiple committees and was a Director on the Board of the Coronado Historical Association. He has an extensive history of volunteer work in the Coronado community, and prior to joining City Council, he practiced law for over 25 years. He holds a B.A. in Political Sciences from University of Southern California (USC), a Doctor of Law from University of San Diego School of Law, and he studied International and Comparative Law at University of Oxford. He attended both the Coronado Citizen’s Police Academy and the FBI Citizens’ Academy in 2016 and 2017, respectively. He was elected to the FACT board in 2023.

Jewel Edson serves as a Solana Beach Councilmember, and is a small business owner. Jewel chairs the Board of NCTD. She serves on the Boards SANDAG as well as LOSSAN.  Jewel is the Most Recent Past Chair of LOSSAN’s Board. 

Growing up in San Ysidro in a single-parent household, Gerardo witnessed the unwavering strength and resilience of his mother, who balanced three jobs to create a better life for them. These early challenges instilled in him a profound sense of determination and an unyielding work ethic.

At a young age, Gerardo worked in the fields as a farm worker. His experiences as an agricultural laborer instilled a deep understanding of the struggles faced by working families. Waking up hours before sunrise to work in the fields from sunup to sundown under the blazing heat, he recalls the words of a fellow worker: “Take advantage of school, because if you can get a job with a roof and air conditioning, you made it!” This memory continues to fuel his commitment to advocate for working families.

Gerardo attended San Diego State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology. His academic journey laid a strong foundation for his commitment to public service and community involvement.

In 2016, Gerardo began his career in public service, driven by a passion to uplift underserved communities. Starting as an intern in Council District 8, he quickly rose through the ranks. His
roles have included Campaign Manager, Community Representative, Policy Advisor, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Chief of Staff for Councilmember Vivian Moreno.

Throughout his tenure, Gerardo has played a pivotal role in fulfilling promises made to
residents decades ago, overseeing projects that have significantly improved the community, including parks, libraries, and essential infrastructure improvements. He is particularly proud of
the narrative shift occurring in underserved communities, empowering constituents to take charge of their community’s future and reminding them that they have the power to create
change. In his leisure time, he enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with his family.