About the RDA

We are a Rockridge Business Improvement District.

Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit is dedicated to enhancing Rockridge through promotional initiatives, streetscaping and beautification projects, and safety programs to foster a vibrant and diverse business corridor for all to enjoy. 

The Rockridge District Association is managed by a board of Rockridge-based business owners and community members.

You can make a tax-deductible donation to our organization here.

Office

Devan Meneses, Executive Director: executivedirector@rockridgedistrict.com
General Inquiries: info@rockridgedistrict.com
Assessment Inquiries: info@rockridgedistrict.com
Promotions/Events: marketing@rockridgedistrict.com

Phone: 510-909-1554

MAILING ADDRESS
Rockridge District Association
PO Box 22454
Oakland, CA 94609

Operations Manager: Chris Jackson
Marketing Manager: Jody Colley

BOARD MEETINGS

3rd Thursday each month*, 8:30am-10:00am 
Rockridge Market Hall
5655 College Avenue, Suite 250
Oakland, CA 94618
*No meeting in December

Join by Zoom:
zoom.us/j/98451573733
Meeting ID is: 984 5157 3733
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,98451573733# US (San Jose) 

Do you operate a business in Rockridge?

Visit our merchant hub to learn more about getting involved, staying informed, and what services we provide.

Are you looking for the Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC)?

You can contact or learn more about RCPC here.

Are you looking for The Rockridge News?

You can contact or learn more about The Rockridge News here.

A promotional flyer for the Rockridge District highlighting streetscaping, beautification, and business support activities. It features sections on landscaping, blight abatement, cleaning, merchant resources, public events and promotions, and placemaking, with relevant photos for each activity.

Board of Directors

CURRENT RDA OFFICERS
President: Christine Garofoli, Community Member - Garofoli Strategies
Vice President: Sydney Arkin, Bad Walter's Bootleg Ice Cream
Treasurer Chair: Nathan Hijar, Forge

CURRENT RDA BOARD MEMBERS
Anthony Mack, Veranda
Brad Johnson, East Bay Booksellers
Jason Mora, Crossroads
Josh Steinharter, Jewish Community Center of the East Bay
Kelly McDonald, Cole Hardware
Katy Winter, Vita
Kavipriya (Priya) Muthuramalingam, Vero for Hair
Louise Rothman-Riemer, Community Member - Schultz Collins (retired)
Robin Pennell, Jarvis Architects
Sean Wilson, Wilson & Associates
Veronica Bhonsle, Community Member - Vero for Hair (retired)

PAST RDA BOARD MEMBERS
Andrew Snow, The Golden Squirrel
Anthony Barr, Hank Levy Group, CPA
Austin Davis, Pride Chiropractic
Beverly McArthur, First Federal Savings & Loan
Bill Chung, Rockridge Café
Brian Marsmaker, Pavé Fine Jewelry
Chris Strieter, Duchess Oakland
Claudette Black, Agatha Rainford
Doug Farrow, Jucy's Café & Java Bar
Elizabeth Armstrong, Dreyers
Faunus Lucas, Ain’t Normal Cafe
Grant Overbridge, East Bay Booksellers
Henry Levy, Hank Levy Group, CPA
Jan Christensen, Christensen Heller Gallery
Jennifer Kaplan, Rockridge Home
Jessica Pitt, Resident
Joe Garrett, Resident
Joyce Gardner, Fit on College
Kevin Faughan
Kimberly Leo, Namaste
Liz Taylor, Tootsies Rockridge
Louesa Roebuck, August
Lauren Field, LMFT
Louise Rothman-Riemer, DHR Investment Counsel
Maggie Klein, Oliveto
Matthew Krohn, Resident
Matt Zimbalist, Re-Up Refill
Miklane Janner, Say's Who
Monte McClain, Community Member, College Avenue Presbyterian Church
Paul Eisenberg, Poppy Fabrics
Phillip Roselle, My Emergency Guy
Sara Wilson, Market Hall
Susan Bernosky, Strahan Insurance Services Inc
Stephanie Walton, Resident
Thelma Harris, Thelma Harris Art Gallery
Tom Ginty, Community Member