Margaret Friend, Ph.D. is a research scientist and educator at SDSU where she directs the Infant and Child Development Lab. Having served on numerous committees, including space & planning, she has experience in negotiating solutions. As an avid gardener she grows and promotes native plants and habitat.
Nick Silva has a growing passion for Urbanism and enjoys observing other cities in his travels to understand the principles of walkability, compact design, and access to transportation. He always returns with a fresh perspective of both what makes our neighborhood great and how we can make Normal Heights a more livable and welcoming community for all.
Caroline McKeown, Ph.D. is a neuroscientist at Scripps Research where she investigates neuronal development, brain injury, and neurodegenerative diseases, mentors students, and volunteers on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Committee. She is passionate about her community, having served on the Normal Heights Community Planning Group for 8 years, and is a fierce advocate for young women, volunteering as a Girl Scout leader and a girls softball coach. When she is not volunteering as the treasurer of Normal Heights for Smart Growth, you can find her in the garden with her chickens and puppy.
Paul Coogan serves as chair of the Normal Heights Community Planning Group and as Secretary of the Community Planners Committee. When not acting as webmaster for this site he can be found drawing portraits or doing home improvement projects.