100 Year Anniversary | 1926-2026
Who We Are
The Potrero Boosters Neighborhood Association is a 501(c)(4) organization that informs, empowers and represents the residents of the Potrero Neighborhoods on issues impacting our community, in order to develop and maintain complete, vibrant neighborhoods.
We serve Potrero Hill, the Central Waterfront and Showplace Square, the area roughly bounded by Cesar Chavez Street, Potrero, 7th Street and the Bay.
Lisa Ryers
President
Lisa has lived on the Hill since 1996.
Favorite Spots: the Potrero Branch Library, the Good Life Grocery, UCSF Fitness Center
Favorite Happening: Deadenders Block Party
Why She's a Booster: "To help the neighborhood evolve thoughtfully and to encourage positive connections."
J.R. Eppler
External Vice President
J.R. has lived on the Hill for 15 years.
Favorite Spots: Jackson Park, Potrero Hill Rec, Crane Cove, The Connecticut Yankee, 3rd Street Boxing Gym
Why He's a Booster: "I believe local government works best when the people are actively educated about and engaged in the process. The Boosters offered a way for me to become involved and meet other members of my community."
Kate Blumberg
Treasurer
Kate has lived on the Hill since 2001.
Favorite Spots: Chiotras & Umi
Why She's a Booster: "The Boosters have a great love for the neighborhood but are open to positive change."
Passion Project: Safer Illinois St.
Donovan Lacy
Secretary
Donovan has lived in the neighborhood for 15 years.
Favorite Places: Esprit Park, Crane Cove Park, Jackson Park, the Minnesota Grove, The Dogpatch Hub, Long Bridge Pizza, Connecticut Yankee and Olfactory Brewing.
Why I'm a Booster: I love our neighborhood and wanted to become more engaged. The Boosters is a fantastic way to meet neighbors, learn about what is happening in the neighborhood and to ensure that your voice is heard by our city agencies and elected officials.
Emily Wang
Sergeant at Arms
Emily has lived in the neighborhood since 2009.
Favorite Places: "Potrero Hill Rec Center: the fields and the trails around it that branch into the neighborhood thru stairs and unmarked walkways that get us from our house to school. Starr King Elementary School is one of our kids' favorite places."
Favorite Happenings in the Neighborhood: "October's Potrero Hill festival and Halloween between 18th and 20th."
Why I'm a Booster: "Because my neighbor, Carlin Holden, recruited me and made advocacy seem well worth the effort for my family and community."
Auditor
Steve has lived in the neighborhood since 2008.
Favorite Happening: Bring Your Own Big Wheel every Easter. "It's a joyful thing!"
Why He's a Booster:" I love to work with civic minded people to make our neighborhood and city and even better place to live."
Jude Deckenbach
Member at Large
Jude has lived on the Hill since 1992
Favorite Places: Jackson Park & Christopher's Books
Why She's a Booster: "I'm a neighborhood nerd and want to make it the best it can be."
Keith Goldstein
Member at Large
Keith has lived on the Hill for over 50 years
Favorite Happening: Potrero Hill Festival
Alison Heath
Member at Large
Alison has lived on the Hill since 1994.
Favorite Place: Connecticut Friendship Garden
Why She's A Booster: "Because I love Potrero Hill."