Kim  joined THD shortly after moving to Telegraph Hill. She fell in love with  the neighborhood, recognizing its unique character and rich historical  significance. She wanted to find ways to participate in the community  and meet her neighbors. And there was THD!

Kim is the Director of Programs and Operations at the Salesians Boys and  Girls Club in North Beach. She has 20 + years of experience working in  education and nonprofit leadership. Kim and her husband are also small business owners of The Barbery Coast Barber Shop on Grant Ave.

She is passionate about community and finding ways to volunteer,  advocate and work alongside others on projects to sustain our beautiful  and vibrant neighborhood.

Nancy has lived in North Beach and been a member of THD for over 30  years. She now lives on the Filbert Steps in the Telegraph Hill Historic  District. As a member of THD’s Board of Directors and its current Vice  President, her interests and contributions are primarily in the areas of  planning and zoning and historic preservation. Nancy also serves as the  President of the Northeast San Francisco Conservancy established as a  tax-exempt organization in 2021 to preserve and protect the unique  scenic, historic, cultural, and recreational resources of the  neighborhoods in the northeast part of the City. Outside of her THD and  Conservancy volunteer activities, Nancy is an attorney serving as legal  counsel to a nonprofit conservation organization that works with Native  American Tribes to acquire land and water to benefit of fish and  wildlife.

Greg Giachino is a long-time resident of Telegraph Hill whose family’s  legacy spans over 115 years in the neighborhood. Born in San Francisco,  Greg moved to Telegraph Hill on June 10, 1986, and never left. Greg is  also a business owner in the district, operating a successful business  consulting company located on Green St. As a member of the Telegraph  Hill community, Greg is passionate about our neighborhood. Greg joined  the THD board in 2021. He has been active in several committees during  his tenure, including Planning & Zoning, Social, Waterfront, and  Transportation. Greg strongly believes a neighborhood group should  champion equity, character, and community. When he is not challenging  political stakeholders on Twitter, you can find him walking the length  of the waterfront; from Telegraph Hill to Pier 70, back to Fort Mason,  and through North Beach. If you see him, don’t be shy! Greg is honored  to be a THD board member and looks forward to serving his neighbors by  undertaking important initiatives crucial to the betterment of our community.

Katie Hopkins has lived on Telegraph Hill since 1998, when her job as a  creative in advertising led her to San Francisco. Being from the  midwest, when she landed on the Hill she immediately fell in love with  the small town feel of the neighborhood. She joined THD to help preserve  the integrity of the history and the community that makes our district  unique. She has been serving on the board as needed since 2008. She  currently is Corresponding Secretary and on the Communication Committee.  When she's not tending the garden, she can be seen walking various dogs around the hood.

I have been a part of Telegraph Hill Dwellers (THD) most of my life. I  grew up in the North Beach and Telegraph Hill neighborhoods and my  parents, Robert and Nancy Katz, were among the original founding members  of THD in the 1950s. They helped fight to establish the 40 foot height  limit on the waterfront and to protect the uniqueness and small scale of  our neighborhoods. I hold these same community based values very  strongly. Since joining the Board of Directors, I have served in  different positions including Recording Secretary, Corresponding  Secretary and now Financial Secretary/ Membership. I also sell  advertising for our quarterly publication,The Semaphore. Although I work  in property management, my passion lies in my lifelong practice of  photography and the joy of exploration and travel with my family.

Nick was born and raised in North Beach. He went to Sts Peter & Paul  School on Washington Square Park, grew up at the Salesian Boys &  Girls Club, and then went to Sacred Heart for high school. Some of his  favorite childhood memories are playing capture the flag and having  water gun battles all over Telegraph Hill. After spending 10 years on  the east coast (Boston for school and then NYC for fun and some work) he  moved back home with the hope of getting involved and strengthening his  community for the next generation. In addition to the board of THD, he  serves as Vice President of the North Beach Citizens (a hyper-local and  innovative nonprofit addressing homelessness,) co-founder of the North  Beach Farmers Market, and advisory board member for Sts Peter & Paul  School. If you see him around the neighborhood, please say hello.  Favorite topics include restaurants, wine, building community, and all  things North Beach, literally.