MEET OUR BOARD MEMBERS

SUNNY GRAHAM

RLAND BOARD PRESIDENT

Sunny Graham is a homegrown Richmond resident and former co-coordinator of the Building Power Fellowship. As a formerly displaced Richmond resident, Sasha actively works on tenant’s rights and economic justice issues and is currently in her second year of law school at UC Berkeley.

REGINA WILLIAMS

RLAND BOARD SECRETARY

Regina grew up in Richmond, CA Received Bachelors in Urban Studies from Stanford University and later her Master of City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania. Regina has spent her entire career working towards housing and economic justice through affordable housing and community development. She is the current Executive Director of SV@Home in San Jose.

NANCY BARRA

RLAND BOARD TREASURER

My name is Nance Ybarra, I am a deeply rooted Richmond resident of the Iron Triangle. I'm passionate about uplifting my community and educating folks about local issues. I've worked with Pogo Park, doing engagement and development for the beautification and blueprint of the park and got my hands dirty to improve the Elm Street Lot as well as Harbour 8th Park on the Greenway

 

DALE RIGGINS

RLAND BOARD RESIDENT MEMBER

DALE RIGGINS: S.24th St. Resident 

I've been a native of Richmond California for 70 years. I work for the City of Richmond for 30 years. I was a Union steward for SEIU 790 for 17 years. Richmond is my life and my home.


FOLASA MAUGA

RLAND BOARD COMMUNITY MEMBER

My name is Folasa Mauga, I was born in San Francisco and raised in Richmond. My family and I moved to Richmond when I was 6 years old. I’ve lived all over Richmond and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School, and I currently work at Sealy in Richmond. I’m a single parent and currently taking care of my parents and son

ALLEN LIM

RLAND BOARD PUBLIC GOOD MEMBER

My name is Allen Lim and I’ve lived in the Bay Area my whole life. I’ve spent the last four years settling my roots in Richmond and always looking for those special gems. I am passionate about having housing work for people - not just for profit.I believe in community first governance and when people have a real say, neighborhoods and organizations thrive! At Christian Church Homes (CCH), I’ve helped integrate 50+ properties into one software system, trained hundreds of staff, and cut out the busy work so staff can focus on community, connection, and stability.


RUBEN OLAGUES

RLAND BOARD PUBLIC GOOD MEMBER

Ruben is an accomplished Branch Manager recognized for leadership, operational expertise, and commitment to community engagement. With extensive experience in managing branch operations, Ruben excels in team development, strategic planning, and driving performance metrics to exceed organizational goals.His leadership philosophy centers on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring both employees and customers receive exceptional service. Ruben’s ability to balance operational efficiency with personalized client engagement has been instrumental in his success.

JOANNE CHEUNG

RLAND BOARD PUBLIC GOOD MEMBER

Joanne Cheung is an immigrant with ancestral roots in the Yangtze River delta in China. She comes from a matrilineal lineage of healers and caregivers. Trained in architectural design and urban planning, she is deeply committed to centering community agency, health, and power in every aspect of the built environment. The Founder and collective member of New Economy Workshop, a creative strategy practice guided by immigrant and Indigenous values

You can reach our Board of Directors at (board@richmondland.org)