ABOUT US

Who We Are:
REACT Alliance (Responsible Energy Adaptation for California's Transition) is a grassroots coalition of local citizens dedicated to a singular cause. We are your neighbors, friends, and community members united to oppose the Central Coast Offshore Wind Energy Project, motivated not by political or corporate interests, but by our commitment to preserving our environment and way of life. 

Why We're Different:
Unlike profit-driven entities, REACT Alliance was established to address the urgent need for transparent and unbiased information about offshore wind energy development. We directly engage with permitting and regulatory agencies to ensure community interests are prioritized and protected.

Our Commitments:

  • Transparency: As a grassroots organization, we operate with complete transparency. Our support comes primarily from community members. We receive no funding from the fossil fuel industry. We assure you, our grassroots funding sources and our advocacy remain fiercely independent, committed to genuinely sustainable and community-aligned initiatives.

  • Empowerment: We empower residents to actively engage in the decision-making process. By facilitating workshops, meetings, and public forums, we help ensure that every voice in our community is heard.

  • Research and Advocacy: Utilizing collective expertise, we compile research and provide evidence-based insights into the potential impacts of offshore wind energy development. Our advocacy focuses on safeguarding both the ecological balance of our oceans and the unique lifestyle of California's Central Coast.

  • Legal and Community Action: If needed, we stand ready to defend our coast through legal channels and community mobilization, advocating for decisions that respect our environment and community values.

Join Us:
Join REACT Alliance as we strive to shape a future that honors and preserves our natural surroundings. Your involvement, whether by volunteering, spreading awareness, or supporting our initiatives, can drive the change we need to ensure a viable, thriving future for our coast and its communities.

Together, we are a catalyst for meaningful change, advocating for a future that truly values the health of our oceans and the integrity of our coastal life.

REACT Alliance Board Members

  • Mandy Davis

    President

    For most of her life Mandy has been driven by her passion for the outdoors, fitness and a healthy lifestyle.

  • Saro Rizzo

    Vice President

    Saro has been practicing as a public interest attorney on the Central Coast since 1992.

  • Nicole Lonner-Dorfman

    Secretary

    Nicole Dorfman is a small business owner and community activist.

  • Colette Beach

    Treasurer

    The Central Coast is where she grew up and then never wanted to leave.

  • Betty Winholtz

    A transplant from Iowa, Betty has lived in Morro Bay for 37 years.

  • Paul Gallo

    Paul was raised with a strong connection to the marine environment.

  • Sheri Hafer

    Sheri is a 3rd-generation Hemet, California native, with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.

  • Tricia Boaz

    A Cal Poly SLO alum, served as the Executive Director of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy.

Be a Part of a Precedent Setting Movement!

Our public meetings are every first Wednesday of each month.

Join a Working Group and Be an Active Part of the Process.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world.”

Margaret Meade