It’s time for the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition annual election of our all-volunteer Board of Directors. Here you will find information about the process, statements by the candidates, and links to questions you may have.
The timeline is:
- Online voting begins on Jan 20, 2026 and ends Jan 30, 2026 at 9:59 pm PST.
- Members will each receive an individual e-mail on Jan 20 with a code and link enabling them to vote. This code will be sent to the e-mail address on file through which the member receives communications from the SF Bicycle Coalition. Please add invitations@mail.electionbuddy.com to your contacts. If you do not see your invitation in your inbox, please check your spam folder.
- Opportunities to meet and hear from candidates will be available at our Annual Member Meeting on Jan 20.
- Only current SF Bicycle Coalition members as of Friday, Jan 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST may cast a ballot.
- Results will be announced in the Biker Bulletin email and on our website.
- If you have technical questions regarding voting, please contact our election administrators at boardvoting@sfbike.org.
ABOUT SF BICYCLE COALITION BOARD ELECTIONS
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. Any SF Bicycle Coalition member can run for the board. The board is responsible for ensuring the organization’s financial health and achievement of its mission. The 15-member board is elected by the membership. There is a board election each year and terms are two years. Seven seats on the board of directors will be elected by the membership this year for the term beginning at the first board meeting following this election until the new board is seated following the 2027 board elections. A full timeline and detailed description of the process can be found here.
The SF Bicycle Coalition has elected board members using ranked choice voting for several years, giving members the chance to rank their votes in order of preference. Our board of directors adopted ranked-choice voting in the hope that it will encourage increased member participation in our elections and our work. For more information about multi-winner ranked-choice voting, click here.
If you are a member who is interested in learning more about board service in future years, please contact us at boardnomination@sfbike.org.
CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
All candidates completed an online questionnaire to declare their interest in running for the board. You can view all candidate questionnaire responses here.
GARRETT BRINKER (INCUMBENT)
Biking is intertwined with my daily experience in San Francisco. I’ve never owned a car, and biking has been my primary way of getting around the city – how I move through my neighborhood, run errands, commute, and explore the city day to day. It’s shaped how I understand what works, and what doesn’t, on our streets.
In my professional life, I lead public-sector partnerships at Via, working with transit agencies, including SFMTA, to deliver safer, more equitable, and more sustainable transportation systems. That work constantly reinforces how important safe, well-designed streets are to people’s ability to get where they need to go.
Over the past two years serving on the SF Bicycle Coalition Board, I’ve been proud to support the organization’s advocacy, membership and fundraising efforts, and long-term strategy. I want to continue helping SFBC push for practical, people-centered improvements that make biking safer and more accessible across San Francisco, and I’d be grateful for your vote.
ALYSSA CHEUNG (INCUMBENT)
I am running for a position on the board because I strongly support the work of the Bike Coalition in making San Francisco safer for all cyclists. As a mother of two young kids, I primarily get around the city by bike and public transit and have directly benefited from SFBC’s advocacy over the years. I live in Oceanview/Ingleside Heights, where I believe there is still a lot of room for improvement for bike and pedestrian safety. While my day job is in energy policy, I try to spend my free time advocating for better bike infrastructure in District 11. While on the board, I hope to help strengthen SFBC’s financial position even further in the hopes of growing the organization’s advocacy capacity.
RACHEL EASTWOOD
Background – My (not so) fun fact: I didn’t learn how to ride a bike until I was 20 years old. Though I was nervous for many years – I was finally convinced to learn by a friend who volunteered with Boston’s bike coalition. The experience that instilled in me a deep appreciation for the impact of local cycling advocacy.
Biking Community Participation: Today, I am making up for lost time and have become an active supporter of the cycling community. My commitment to the cause is reflected in my participation in several fundraising events, including cycling 100km around Lake Tahoe in “America’s Most Beautiful Ride” for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, riding in “Waves to Wine” for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and participating in last year’s Climate Ride “Green Fondo” to raise funds specifically for the SF Bike Coalition. Also, I have lived in San Francisco for the last 11 years and can’t imagine living anywhere else!
Professional Expertise: With 10+ years of experience in digital marketing – my expertise lies in optimizing websites, online checkouts, events, collateral, social media, and digital advertisements. I am eager to leverage this background in whatever ways that I can to help support the Coalition’s mission and help amplify the team’s amazing success to date.
I am passionate about the work the SF Bike Coalition does and would be honored to contribute my professional skills to the board. Thank you for your time and for considering my application.
LAURA KRULL
I want to serve on the Board of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition because I am deeply committed to advancing safe, equitable, people-centered transportation in San Francisco and beyond. In my professional work managing the Bay Wheels bikeshare program on the public and private side, I’ve worked to use data-driven analysis and strategic policy development to improve how people move through cities.
I am inspired by SFBike’s vision of expanding bike-friendly infrastructure, advocating for transportation justice, and building a diverse, community-driven movement that reflects the needs of all San Franciscans. Serving on the Board would allow me to contribute my expertise in micromobility policy, my commitment to equity, and my passion for cycling to support the Coalition’s work to make biking a safe, empowering, and equitable mode of transportation for everyone in San Francisco.
MARTIN “MARTY” MOULTON
I’ve been a zealous bike advocate since a thief stole my banana-seat bike when I was six & unconsolable till the ’rents promptly bought me a new 7-speed to pedal to elementary school in Menlo Park — following the role model my inspiring mother provided, as a weekly bike commuter back in the 1970s, when they only owned one automobile.
I’ve intentionally never owned a driver’s license or automobile since — as I turn 60 this year.
Decades of effective bike advocacy at the street level, as Board VP for WABA.org, a political candidate in our Nation’s Capital ( e.g.: lowering traffic speeds citywide for all road users); & recently in San Francisco co-organizing & growing the @SFWNBR; my executive experience in marketing & journalism with Roll Call/An Economist Group business & working alongside former Google executive David Alpert, for GGWash.org, make me a solid candidate to complement your board’s successfulness.
MICHAEL NGUYEN (INCUMBENT)
Since my first year, I have served as Treasurer and overseen the passage of two budgets that have stabilized the Coalition’s financial health. There is plenty of work to do, but I am committed to remaining diligent and vigilant over the organization’s financial health so that it delivers its flagship programs and bold advocacy for a more bikeable San Francisco. I have also facilitated the work of Berkeley graduate students who have helped evaluate the organizational structure of the Coalition and recommended improvements for better regulatory compliance and a better membership experience. I am working with two amazing students right now to support the organization in articulating its benefits to current and aspiring members of the Coalition to rebuild its membership and expand its operational capacity to reach more communities. I would be honored for your vote to continue my service to the Coalition, its beneficiaries, and to you.
ELLEN NOVAK
I’ve lived in San Francisco for 36 years – it was my first love and will be my last. I’m a single mom of three (16, 21 & 23), and this city truly raised my kids alongside me, from Muni drivers to librarians to neighborhood shop owners who became part of our daily lives.
Professionally, I’ve spent over a decade managing residential properties, budgets, vendors, and relationships, as well as planning and working events. I’m organized, dependable and solutions-oriented – skills I would bring to board service. Biking, walking, and Muni have always been central to how my family moves through the city.
I love this city, and I want its streets to feel safe for everyone who uses them. My passion is making cycling more accessible and safer for everyone and across all neighborhoods.
RYAN PATTERSON (INCUMBENT)
One of the first things I did when I moved here in 2011 was take a Bicycle Coalition urban cycling class. It gave me the confidence to ride on Market Street and pride to join this cycling community. I’m an avid bicycle commuter and an advocate for bike safety and increased ridership. I believe education, infrastructure, and community are key to achieving these goals, and that biking can make a vital contribution to public health, the environment, and a vibrant city.
In addition to serving on the Bicycle Coalition’s Board of Directors, I have served on a number of other nonprofit boards. From these experiences, and my experience as a small business owner and land use attorney, I strive to bring practical skills to the Board to help with planning and execution, especially on the Finance Committee. It would be an honor to continue serving for the next two years.
KELSEY ROEDER
I’m running for the board of the SF Bicycle Coalition because I care deeply about the organization’s mission and the people advancing it. I believe effective boards provide clear oversight, respect staff expertise, and offer supportive partnership.
Since earning a degree in Environmental Sustainability and Social Justice from San Francisco State University, I’ve built my career in mission-driven leadership. I became a member of the Coalition in 2015 and joined staff in 2016, spending seven years at the organization and ultimately serving as Director of Membership and later Director of People and Culture.
I now work as a social impact coach, supporting leaders creating positive change. As a parent biking with my young child, I’m especially motivated by the Coalition’s commitment to safe, equitable streets for everyone. I would be honored to bring my experience and long-term commitment to the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition as a board member.
EMILY STEINGLASS (INCUMBENT)
I’m honored to run for the SF Bike Coalition board. Biking has been a lifelong passion, and after three knee surgeries, it’s become a source of therapy for both mind and body. Today, I’m a proud triathlete and an advocate for making cycling accessible to all.
I currently serve as Chair of the Membership & Fundraising Committee and volunteer at every major SFBC event, helping grow engagement and resources. I also fundraise and ride in Climate Ride, and lead governance as President of the C3 Board, strengthening community impact.
Professionally, as a Senior Business Operations Analyst for Autodesk Education, I champion students and schools, building relationships through active listening and collaborative problem-solving.
If re-elected, I’ll continue leveraging these skills and experiences to advocate for safer streets and a stronger cycling community for all San Franciscans.
