Board of Director Candidates for 2025/2026

Bill Espinola

Thank you for the nomination to serve as the Bay East President-Elect for 2025.

I have been a REALTOR® and Bay East member since 2001, I obtained my Brokers license and started my company Parkview Realty in 2015. I currently serve as the Bay East Treasurer and as a C.A.R. Director, I also am a committee member of Local Government Relations Committee, Professional Standards Committee and MLS Committee. Our industry is going through change, my goal as President-Elect is to be accessible and to communicate information to help our members be successful as Real Estate professionals.

Viviana Cherman

My name is Viviana Cherman. I have been a REALTOR®️ for the last 10 years.

I love the Bay East Association of REALTORS®️. I want this industry to be recognized as a professional industry and I love helping my colleagues to be successful. I also want to be involved so that I can make sure all of us are aware of the changes in this industry. I strongly believe that if we want change, we have to serve to be able to ask for and make those changes. I have been a board member for five years now and I am ready to take it to the next level.

June Burckhardt

As a dedicated volunteer with our Association, I am driven by a deep sense of community and a passion for elevating our profession. I actively contribute my time and expertise to support fellow members and advocate for positive change by fostering collaboration and growth within the industry. From championing diversity and inclusion initiatives to listening and communicating with our members, I am motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and strengthening the professionalism in real estate. Together, we can shape a brighter future for our association and the communities we serve.

Louis Heystek

Thank you, Bay East members, for the opportunity to serve as one of your Directors for 2025-2026.  As a REALTOR® who has reaped immeasurable benefits from our Association over the past 18 years, I believe it is critical for Bay East to advocate for and grow its own value proposition to its membership, to deliver on initiatives to help members grow and defend their businesses, and to ensure Bay East remains relevant to REALTORS® and Affiliate members — especially when it comes time to write out that check at dues renewal time, year after year!

Tina Jackson Walda

Tina Jackson-Walda, REALTOR® & Business Owner 20 years – Current

My interest and intentions to join the Board of Directors for Bay East is an opportunity to continue the necessary work both in continuing education for licensed brokers/real estate agents to maintain elevating the profession. As well as keeping with best practices, ethical and informative conversations with the public when they are engaged as clients for real estate transactions and/or management service agreements. In addition, setting meaningful policies which create opportunities for real property ownership thru lending practices and working with local government entities to address updating old/ outdated and discriminatory language within zoning laws which prohibit/restrict property ownership in communities.

Sharon Mancillas

My name is Sharon Mancillas and I received my real estate license in January 1987 after working for a local real estate developer for several years and I continue to provide a full-time real estate business. During the past 38 years I served as the 2014 Association President of the Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS® and 1993 President of the Alameda Board of REALTORS® – now known as Bay East. I also hold the following professional designations:  Certified International Property Specialist, Certified Residential Specialist, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, Women’s Council of REALTORS®, and Performance Management Network. I served on numerous Local, State and National committees, including my membership in the Women’s Council of REALTORS® since 1990, AREAA – Asian Real Estate Association of America, and Global Property Specialist. I am affiliated with Keller Williams Advisors in Alameda and serve as Bay East Board of Director seeking another term, C.A.R. Board of Director, C.A.R. Vice Chair of Global Real Estate Group, and Chair of our Local Government Relations Alameda Committee.  My business is mostly from my loyal repeat and referral clients. My goal with Bay East is to continue reaching out to our members and share information about this wonderful association and what it has to offer our members. To get our members excited to want to get involved and become a walking talking billboard about Bay East and share information relevant about the real estate industry.

On a personal level, I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my granddaughter who will be turning 4 this May. Learning how to cook some amazing meals from my husband who is a retired chef, and my goal this year is to brush up on my magic skills. We have two rescue pups that keep us very busy.

Frank Quismorio

I have been a member of the Bay East Association of REALTORS® for the last 7 years.  Other than being on the Board of Directors for the last 2 years, I have also served on the TCMC Board, Professional Standards, MLS, I.D.E.A. and Executive Committees.  I want to continue to serve on the Bay East Board of Directors because I have seen the positive impact of decisions made on issues that affect us as Bay East members and on our local real estate initiatives as a whole.  We can truly make a difference!

Eliane Selwan

I am honored and excited about the opportunity of serving on the board of directors for Bay East Association of REALTORS®. With almost 17 years of experience in residential real estate transactions, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a passion for advancing the interests and professional standards of our industry. I am driven by a genuine desire to give back to the organization that has given me so much support and many opportunities for growth and success. I am eager to collaborate with fellow board members to address the challenges facing our industry and to explore innovative solutions that will propel us forward. By serving on the board, I aim to leverage my expertise to help shape the association’s initiatives and programs, ultimately benefiting our members and the community. I am confident that my dedication, experience, and passion for real estate will allow me to make meaningful contributions to the association’s mission and objectives.

Sinath Thi

Women’s Council of REALTORS® Local network Past President

Past President Central County Marketing Group

Mom of 4

12 years in real estate

Loves to learn, grow, and support others in real estate

Loves fine wine and good food

Loves to dance and travel

Garrick Yan

I am honored to serve the Bay East Board of Directors for a second term. This has given me a great opportunity to listen to the needs and represent the voice of our membership. In our ever-changing real estate market, it’s important that we work collaboratively as professionals so we can serve our clients better. I look forward to running side by side with you in the field.

Paul Wong

Hi everyone, my name is Paul Wong and I’m here to assist you in any way I can.