This page includes the current list of Board Members for the Normal Heights Community Planning Group and the current terms. These members are elected by the community or appointed to vacancies and serve Normal Heights as the official voice of the neighborhood to the City of San Diego.
Person | Position | Start | End/Renew |
Paul Coogan | Chair | 4/1/22 | 4/1/26 |
Allan Harjala | Vice Chair | 4/1/22 | 4/1/26 |
Sami Burrows | Secretary | 11/1/23 | 4/1/26 |
Frances Prichett | Treasurer | 4/1/23 | 4/1/25 |
Scott Kessler | AABA Seat | 4/1/23 | 4/1/25 |
Dan Soderberg | Seat | 4/1/22 | 4/1/26 |
Jacob Koopman | Seat/Parliamentarian | 4/1/24 | 4/1/26 |
Emilie Colwell | Seat | 4/1/22 | 4/1/26 |
Nancy Lawler | Seat | 4/1/20 | 4/1/25 |
Kenny Patrick | Seat | 8/1/24 | 4/1/25 |
Brian Adams | Seat | 9/1/24 | 4/1/26 |
Julia Corbett | Seat | 9/1/24 | 4/1/25 |
Eydie Kaufman | Seat | 11/1/24 | 4/1/25 |
Madison Stevens | Seat | 12/1/24 | 4/1/26 |
As of June 2024, the position of Time Keeper has been added as a youth focused non-voting member. This is currently filled by Parker Vazquez. In the event Parker cannot attend, a time keeper will be selected from a volunteer.
Paul Coogan (he/him)
Paul moved to Normal Heights in 2010 from Pasadena. By day he can be found at Rady Children’s Hospital as part of the Revenue Cycle team (claims). When not bugging the city for better infrastructure, he likes to tinker with vintage typewriters and cruise Adams Ave on an e-bike.
Allan Harjala
Sami Burrows (she/her)
Sami has been a resident of Normal Heights since 2019, and the neighborhood quickly became her favorite place to call home. Driven by her love for its unique charm and vibrant community, she joined the Normal Heights Community Planning Group Board in November 2023 to advocate for pedestrian- and bike-friendly initiatives and ensure renters’ perspectives are considered in neighborhood development.
In her free time, Sami enjoys road cycling, running and walking her dog to Dark Horse. A craft beer enthusiast, she’s often found at local favorites like Blind Lady Alehouse and Fall Brewing.