Meet our Committee

Dawn Is not afraid to roll up her sleeves and get her hands dirty. As soon as an opportunity to assist her community to join the Firewise Community arose she was eager to contribute and volunteer her time to assist those who may not be able to contribute themselves. You will see her almost daily on her walks around the neighborhood! 

Virginia Is passionate about advocation. As a Union Representative for her Flight Attendant Union she has lots of experience In organization and data collecting. 

She counts herself lucky that she could join her Firefighter Uncle on Forest Landowner Conferences growing up where they had strong education on the value of land management and wildfire prevention.

Shirley has been a resident of Melody Woods since 1965. She supported her first husband as he helped establish the local Volunteer Fire Department and build the original one off of Old Summit. 

After he passed, she continued to be a fierce advocate for the Melody Woods Community and after marrying her wonderful second Husband, Harold, 'volun-told' him to be part of the Local Water Company which he eagerly served! 

Andrew has been a resident In the Santa Cruz mountains for the past four years, but he is a native of Santa Clara County. He is a proud father of children attending Loma Prieta Elementary School. 

Passionate about preserving the community, Andrew is eager to ensure that we maintain resilience, especially in the face of recent tragedies in communities like Los Angeles and Paradise.

Kelley has been a lifetime mountain resident and is the proud owner of Patchen Christmas Tree Farm, a cherished family legacy that she has dedicated herself to preserving. Growing up in the mountains, she developed a deep love for the natural beauty that surrounds her and has always been passionate about environmental conservation.

In addition to her work on her tree farm, Kelley is involved in fire safety awareness programs, emphasizing the importance of creating defensible space around homes and properties. By educating her neighbors on fire prevention strategies and promoting responsible land management, she is helping to ensure both the safety of her community and the preservation of the natural landscape.

M. Eric Moore, Retired Redwood City Fire Department (FIRB, CRWB, ENGB), began his 51 year firefighting career on the Loma Prieta Volunteer Fire Department across the street from the home he grew up in on Melody Ln. 

He has years of experience working on wildfires with US Forrest Service and served on California Task Force Three. His has used his knowledge about wildfire preparedness to build a firewise home off the grid in the Santa Cruz Mountains and was a member of the Forest Landowners of California whose mission includes to actively protect against fire.