Our Board
Susan Stephenson
Treasurer
Susan is the Executive Director at Interfaith Power & Light. Susan has over 15 years experience developing and implementing issue-advocacy and electoral campaigns for environmental and other public interest organizations. Prior, she served as vice president of the Oakland-based campaign consulting firm The Next Generation. Beginning in 1999, she organized and coordinated the California Global Warming Campaign, which implemented a proactive strategy resulting in several landmark legislative victories. Susan received a B.A. in English Literature from the University of North Carolina.
Mike Daley
Board Member
Mike worked as an Organizer and Organizing Manager for the Sierra Club SF Bay Chapter for almost 10 years and volunteered for several more. He feels fortunate to have worked on Alameda County Measure B in 2000 and on a number of successful local and regional environmental efforts. He also worked as Communications Manager for EAH Housing, a nonprofit builder and manager of affordable housing in California and Hawaii. Affordable housing and sustainable urban living are two of the most important ways to combat climate change. Currently retired, Mike is proud to rejoin the board of LCVEB after a hiatus of several years. He lives in West Contra Costa County and will focus on campaigns in Contra Costa County.
Valerie Kane
Vice President
Valerie is a Management Analyst for the County of Alameda Social Services Agency, where she leads efforts in responding to federal policy, the State budget, and immigrant rights. Valerie brings more than 15 years of policy expertise, ranging from a community response to a superfund site to affordable housing development, services to youth experiencing homelessness, and the protection and expansion of human services. She has provided volunteer expertise in budget advocacy, strategic management, capacity development and grassroots organizing both internationally and in the U.S. for organizations serving a wide range of community needs. Valerie has a BA in Urban Studies from San Francisco State University and a Masters in Public Policy from Harvard University.