NBWRA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director
- Business Owner, Professor of Law
Belia, who lives in American Canyon, was born in Napa and raised in St. Helena and Pope Valley. She calls all of Napa County home.
Belia is a business owner, professor of law and a community advocate.
Belia attended St. Helena public schools from kindergarten through high school. She graduated from Saint Mary's College of California in 1999 and UC Hastings College of the Law in 2004. Upon her admission to the State Bar of California, Belia worked as a civil litigator and employment counselor, advising Fortune 500 companies on labor and employment policies and procedures.
In 2008, Belia founded Raise The Bar, LLC, a writing company that prepares applicants for the California Bar Exam. She has been a Bar tutor since 2006. Prior to that, she served as a grader for the California Bar Exam. Belia also teaches writing at UC Davis School of Law. In 2012, Governor Brown appointed Belia to the 25th District Agricultural Association, known as the Napa Valley Expo/Town & Country Fair.
From 2010-2016, Belia served as a member of the American Canyon City Council, where she focused on transportation, economic development, public art, public safety and community engagement. Her community involvement includes the incorporation and governance of nonprofit organizations, such as Napa Valley Crime Stoppers and others.
Belia resides in American Canyon with her three children.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Registered Professional Engineer
Director Jack Baker is a Registered Professional Engineer with over 40 years of experience in the design and construction of public facilities including utilities. He has served on the North Marin Water District Board since 1983.
Council Member, Pierre Washington, was elected to the City Council in November 2020. Pierre is passionate about economic development, public safety, affordable housing and social equity. One of his goals is to diversify the City's government, staff and volunteer groups to better resemble the community's diverse cultural backgrounds.