Our Board

Rebecca Falk

President

Rebecca has spent years leading sales and marketing teams across disruptive technologies. She will drive our strategy to ensure every program we launch directly connects your current skills to future-forward roles and opportunities.

Bob Samuels

VP of Finance

Bob specializes in helping organizations define, optimize, and monetize their most valuable assets. He brings the financial rigor required to scale ANA NorCal’s resources, ensuring your membership investment delivers maximum tangible value.

Sean Markin

VP of Marketing & Communications

Sean focuses on connecting product, marketing, and sales functions to scale disruptive tech. He is committed to amplifying your voice and your innovations, connecting you with the founders, investors, and journalists who need to hear your story.

Tanya Salah

Former President

Tanya is an expert in driving innovation, collaboration, and impactful strategy for B2B marketers. She will ensure our operational structure is seamless, making it easier than ever for members to access events, content, and board-level resources.

Nancy Chou

Director of Events

Nancy is a former multi-time CMO who now operates as an AI-forward fractional CMO who leads successful marketing and strategic programs for both B2B and B2C businesses. She is dedicated to crafting events that move beyond basic networking to become high-value forums .

Linnette Jones

VP of Sponsorship

Linnette has spent decades building go-to-market strategies that turn complex data into measurable revenue. She leads Data Axel’s strategic account efforts ensuring their clients unlock new revenue. At ANA NorCal, she applies this same strategic rigor to maximize sponsorship value and expand our regional impact.