Fog Over Golden Hills

Board and Staff

Russian Ridge Preserve (Sam Post)

The board of directors and staff of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District are dedicated to our mission and serving our constituents.

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Photo of Midpen Board of Directors
(Photo: Erin Ashford)

Midpen is governed by a seven-member publicly elected board of directors. Board members serve a four-year term, and represent a geographic ward of approximately equal populations.

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Photo of General Manager Ana Ruiz
(Photo: Erin Ashford)

General Manager Ana María Ruiz oversees Midpen's daily operations and guides the implementation of its mission today and into the future.

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Midpen staff photo

Midpen employs a staff of more than 180 employees in 13 departments: budget and analysis, engineering and construction, finance, general manager's office, general counsel's office, human resources, information systems and technology, land and facilities services, natural resources, planning, public affairs, real property and visitor services.   

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