Dear Friends and Neighbours,
I am Alison Fogg, your newly elected President of the Board of the Nob Hill Association, and I am deeply honoured to serve our community.
Perched gracefully atop one of San Francisco’s most celebrated hills, Nob Hill has been home to a rich tapestry of diverse communities for generations. In 1928, a group of thoughtful neighbours came together with a shared vision, founding the Nob Hill Association to ensure our unique neighbourhood would not only endure but continue to flourish for future generations. We are honoured to be San Francisco’s oldest neighbourhood association, a legacy that speaks to the enduring spirit of community that has defined our hill for nearly a century. Today, we continue our dedicated stewardship of Nob Hill’s distinctive character and beauty, with special care for our beloved Huntington Park.
Throughout the year we host meaningful community gatherings that bring neighbours together to celebrate both the park and this historical corner of our city. These events foster the connections that make a neighbourhood truly feel like home.
The members of our Association, along with our affiliated Nob Hill Foundation, share a genuine passion for our community and all those who are part of it. Our Board of Directors and Officers are volunteers who give generously of their time because they believe in the power of neighbours working together toward a common good.
Our membership extends beyond San Francisco’s borders embracing friends from across the United States and around the world. We warmly welcome anyone who shares our commitment to preserving and enhancing Nob Hill’s unique character.
In the early 1970’s we formally adopted Huntington Park, embracing our role as its caring stewards. Since then, we have contributed significantly to its ongoing renovation and maintenance, including the complete restoration of the beautiful Fountain of the Tortoises – our park’s cherished centrepiece.
We invite you to join us in this important work. Together, we can ensure that Nob Hill remains a place where community thrives, beauty endures, and every neighbour feels truly at home.
With warm regards and deep appreciation for our shared community.
Alison Fogg
President
Nob Hill Association
Board of Directors
President
Alison Fogg
Alison Fogg has been a San Francisco resident since the early 1980’s, when she emigrated from England having been drawn to the city’s vibrant culture and beautiful outdoors.
An entrepreneur and author; she built an antique English clock business, while raising two daughters and writing two books.
Her adventures took her and her family to Argentina to study wine making. San Francisco remains her hearts home and she lives on Nob Hill. She is committed to giving back to the community that has made her feel at home and keen to help keep the vibrancy of this neighbourhood alive.
Vice President
J. Riccardo Benavides
J. Riccardo Benavides is an acclaimed San Francisco–based event designer and the Founder and Creative Director of Ideas Events & Rentals.
With more than 25 years of experience, he is recognized for transforming spaces into immersive experiences for clients including Apple, Google, Netflix, and Rolls-Royce.
His work spans major cultural institutions such as the San Francisco Ballet, Opera, and Fine Arts Museums, where his signature blend of theatrical elegance and creativity shines through.
Appointed to the San Francisco Arts Commission in 2023, Riccardo also serves as Vice President on the Board of the Nob Hill Association and continues to support arts and community organizations across the city.
Treasurer
Khalil Sweidy
Khali Sweidy has lived in the Nob Hill for nearly 18 years. For the past 25 years, he has worked for the Masons of California, a non-profit organization headquartered on top of nob hill; he currently holds the position of director of finance and real estate with the masons.
Since 2019, Khalil has been actively involved with the Nob Hill Association, first as chairman of the park committee, and most recently as Treasurer of the Association and Foundation.
In his spare time, he enjoys volunteer work, traveling, cooking, and attending sports games, concerts and comedy shows.
Secretary
Lauren Vojvoda
Lauren Vojvoda is the Complex Director of Sales for both the Stanford Court and the Huntington Hotel on Nob Hill, with over 20 years of hospitality and sales expertise in San Francisco’s hotel industry.
A Bay Area native who grew up in Los Altos Hills and moved to San Francisco in 1999 to attend San Francisco State University, she earned her BA in Liberal Arts and Sciences in 2003.
As a longtime local passionate about SF’s history, she blends civic engagement with industry leadership – regularly advocating for Nob Hill through the NHA and volunteer initiatives.
Board of Directors
Alison Fogg, Allan Casalou, Ave Seltsam, Barbara Morgan-Zaney, Brandy Marts, Dan Riley, Elizabeth Leep, Elizabeth Sturton, Galvea Kelly, Hudson Bell, J. Riccardo Benavides, Jane Mudge, Jill Pietrowiak, Jillian Manus Chesnut, Khalil Sweidy, Laura Miller, Lauren Vojvoda, Laurie Pimentel, Michael Pace, Michelle Harris, Michelle Heston, Neil Bardack, Nicholas McDermott, Olivia Ware, Reece Owens, Rich Guggenhime, Roberta Economidis, Rupert Scammel, Serena Fritz-Cope, Stanley Landfair, Steve Farrand, Ted Bartlett, Tom Horn, Torey Presti, V.R. Malcolm Young, William Terrell
Directors Circle
Adrianna Pope-Sullivan, Angela Waite, Christina Deeb, Christine Selle, Harriet Ross, John Cope, Joseph Omran, Sandra Assar, Stanley Landfair, Stephen Ferrand
About Nob Hill
Association
Who We Are
The Nob Hill Foundation solicits, receives, and distributes charitable funds to support the preservation of the Nob Hill neighborhood in San Francisco. Nob Hill Association (NHA) and Nob Hill Foundation (NHF) focus on the enhancement of public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of this historically significant area of San Francisco.
We Are History
The Association, the oldest neighborhood association in San Francisco, was formed in 1928 by a group of concerned residents who wished to maintain and improve their unique neighborhood.
We Are People
The members of the Nob Hill Association and the affiliated Nob Hill Foundation care passionately about their community and those who comprise it. The Associations Officers and Board of Directors are all volunteers. The Association boasts members from all parts of San Francisco and many parts of the United States and overseas. Anyone who shares the Association’s goals is invited to join.
We Are Neighborhood
Located atop one of San Francisco’s highest hills, Nob Hill is home to numerous diverse communities. Committed to the beautification of the neighborhood, the Association “adopted” Huntington Park in the early 1970’s and has contributed significantly to its renovation and ongoing maintenance, including the complete restoration of the famed Fountain of the Tortoises which is the focal point of this beautiful park. To inaugurate the holiday season, the Association hosts the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Park.
We Are Business
All visitors to San Francisco come to The Hill which is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and renowned hotels and restaurants as well as a mecca for shoppers. The Association’s Business Members significantly support the Association’s projects and contribute immeasurably to the quality of life on Nob Hill.