ADVOCACY
Mandy is truly the neighbor you need in City Hall, and
these are just a few snippets of her advocacy work in our local community.
Peninsula Community Planning Board
Executive Board Member
/ First Vice-Chair
2019 – Present
Work with residents and the city on housing, infrastructure, traffic safety, and responsible development. Organized and established a Student Liaison position within the Environmental Subcommittee.
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Council
Executive Board Member / First Vice-Chair
2019 – Present
Coordinate with the city and volunteers on park preservation projects including cleanups, plantings, and public education.
Point Loma Rotary
Board of Governors /
Club Secretary 2023-2024
2022 – Present
Sponsor and committee member of the annual Veteran’s Fishing Trip for homeless veterans. Raised money and supported Ride the Point: an annual cycling event for pancreatic cancer research.
Rady’s Children’s Hospital Foundation, La Playa Unit
Celebration of Champions Co-Chair (2025)
2022 – Present
Co-led major fundraising campaign supporting pancreatic cancer patients and families. Helped secure donors and community partnerships.
Love Thy Neighborhood
Engagement Volunteer
2024 – Present
Supported the launch of Anchor Station, a neighborhood-based homeless service hub. Helped organize free Summer Movie Nights, coordinated the 4th of July Parade in Liberty Station, and co-hosted the Ocean Beach Holiday Parade.
Unchained at Last
Child Marriage Survivor / Advocate
2021 – Present
I advocate for the end of child marriage in the United States. Member of both the National and California Coalitions to Abolish Child Marriage. Support education and policy efforts to establish a minimum legal age of 18 without exceptions.
Kate’s Trees
Partner
2019 – Present
Helped establish a non-profit to train interns in tree planting and care.
Ocean Beach Elementary School
Garden Coordinator & PTA
2016 – 2019
Taught elementary students basic gardening skills and helped the school earn “Garden to Café” certification, allowing students to grow and share produce in the cafeteria. Raised over $5,500 from local partners to fund a full garden box renovation project.