Patrick Baxter is a Sacramento valley native and lifetime resident, has traveled to many cities in over 30 countries for work and pleasure, and moved into Curtis Park in 2016. He graduated from the college of Engineering at UC Davis and has worked as a senior leader in customer facing roles for multinational networking companies over the past 30 years.  His goal as a board member is to listen to community members, especially members of SCNA, to define, articulate, and drive actions needed to benefit to the Curtis Park community.

Janet Hecsh is a Professor Emeritus at Sacramento State College of Education with a career dedicated to teacher education and academic leadership. A graduate of UCLA and UC Davis, she spent 15 years as a high school Spanish and Social Science teacher before becoming a faculty leader at Sacramento State. She helped launch COMPASS, a program that improves community college transfer pathways, and was involved in Teach Cambodia, a teacher-led education initiative in Siem Reap. Janet loves snorkeling, traveling to Spanish-speaking countries, and spending time with Opal the Wonder Dog.

Shannon has lived in Curtis Park for four years. She has spent her career in medical sales. She has a master’s degree in public health and welcomes the opportunity to put that training to use in the community. In her free time, she rides her horse, teaches Pilates, and chases after her nephew, niece and cousin, all of whom love exploring Curtis Park.

Michael Oates is an experienced human resources professional with over 15 years in talent development, employee engagement, and mergers and acquisitions. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and Economics from Texas Tech University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. A graduate of the Civic Leadership Academy in Pittsburgh, Michael is passionate about leveraging his expertise to support Sierra 2 Center and the Curtis Park community. Outside of work, he enjoys backpacking, camping in National Parks, gardening, and book club discussions.

Gerre has lived in Curtis Park since 1985. She has been Distribution Manager for the Viewpoint, our neighborhood newspaper, since the late 1980’s. Service on the Board during the 1980’s and volunteering for the Home Tour and Wine Tasting are also part of her Curtis Park history. She is currently serving as the Chair of the Facilities Committee and sits on the Development Committee. She loves our neighborhood and hasn’t considered moving for over 35 years. This is odd for a military brat who moved every 2 years or less while growing up.

Janet Carlson has lived in Curtis Park since 2002 and shares a long connection to the neighborhood with her husband, John Bailey. Her professional background spans community development, clergy and lay leadership within the Lutheran Church, real estate with Lyon Real Estate, and front-facing customer service in high-end retail. Janet holds a Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary and is a summa cum laude graduate of St. Olaf College. She is a trained Master Gardener in Sacramento County and currently serves as a docent at the Crocker Art Museum, where she leads special projects and coordinates the Afternoon Tour Series. Janet is deeply interested in the intersection of art, faith, and community life.

Nicole is a fundraiser and arts administrator who loves supporting artists, activists, and creative communities. She leads fundraising efforts for The Redford Center, a San Francisco-based nonprofit focused on environmental filmmaking. Over the last decade, Nicole has contributed to development, membership, operations, and educational programming for organizations like Headlands Center for the Arts, Richmond Art Center, and the Wormfarm Institute. She holds an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BA from UC Berkeley. A Curtis Park resident since 2023, Nicole dapples in creative projects and enjoys gardening and neighborhood walks with her dogs.

Andrew moved to Curtis Park in 2019 from the UCD Med Center neighborhood where his family lived for over a decade.  He and his wife have two children and a wiener dog. A graduate of UCD and McGeorge School of Law, Andrew works as an attorney for SMUD where he focuses on federal energy regulatory matters and renewable power contracting, among other things. He coached soccer for years and recently served on the McGeorge Alumni Association Board of Directors. He enjoys riding his bike around Curtis Park and going to the neighborhood parks with his kids.

Andrea moved to Curtis Park in 1978 and has lived in three different houses since then. Her two kids always enjoyed Sierra 2 activities. She has served on the Board on and off since the early 1980’s. She has written for the Viewpoint since the late 1970’s. The Neighborhood Concerns Committee idea originated with her and she has been very active in planning issues affecting Curtis Park. She is a health and government lawyer now with the State. She served as a former City Planning Commissioner and Human Rights/Fair Housing Commissioner.

Greg Speck is a Curtis Park resident who has called the neighborhood home since 2017, laying down permanent roots with his family in 2021. He works in advertising as a founding member of a local creative agency, where he leads complex projects, teams, and business operations. With a background in project management and organizational leadership, Greg brings a collaborative, process-driven approach to community work. He is passionate about people-first street design and active mobility and supports organizations such as Strong Towns, People for Bikes, and World Bicycle Relief. Greg is committed to preserving the character of Curtis Park while supporting thoughtful, community-driven improvements.