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Beautify Petaluma Board of Directors

Meet Jill – Beautify Petaluma President:

Jill Olson is a fourth-generation Sonoma County resident, community volunteer, and co-founder of Beautify Petaluma, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the beauty and vibrancy of Petaluma. Jill is an active member of the Petaluma Sunrise Rotary club; Petaluma Urban Chat; the Petaluma Chamber of Commerce; Petaluma Woman’s Club; and co-founded the Petaluma River Cats Youth Lacrosse League in 2005. Passionate about bringing people together, she is committed to creating welcoming public spaces and fostering community pride throughout Petaluma.


Meet Lani – Beautify Petaluma Treasurer:

Photo - Head Shot of Lani Sexton.

Lani Sexton moved to Petaluma 14 years ago, bringing with her extensive management experience and board service. She continues serving on the boards of The Petaluma Chorale as well as Beautify Petaluma.


Meet Rosemary – Beautify Petaluma Secretary:

Rosemary Hart brings a rare combination of technical expertise and civic passion to her advocacy work. Her background in engineering and programming played a key role in implementing new policies and programs at an electric utility during California’s deregulation years — experience that taught her how to navigate complex systems and drive meaningful change. Beyond her dedicated work on the Trestle, Rosemary is deeply engaged in civic life throughout Petaluma. She is an active member of the Petaluma Sunrise Rotary, the Petaluma Yacht Club, the Petaluma Woman’s Club, New Life Fellowship, serves on the Measure U Oversight Committee, and is a founding member of Beautify Petaluma.


Meet Elaine – Beautify Petaluma Board of Directors:

Photo - head shot of Elaine Stevick.

Elaine Stevick is a San Francisco native who has lived with her husband, Christopher in Petaluma since 1978. She is the Director Emeritus of Speech, Language, and Learning Services of Marin-Sonoma, her private practice founded by her in Petaluma in 1981. She was awarded Honors of the Association by the California Speech, Language, and Hearing Association in 2000 (the highest award of the State) for Clinical Excellence and Service. She currently serves as First Vice President of the Petaluma Woman’s Club, a member of the Petaluma Garden Club, sings in two major Petaluma Choirs, and is a member of Beautify Petaluma.


Meet Nancy – Beautify Petaluma Board of Directors:

Nancy Wolf is an educator, and is passionate about inspiring growth both inside and outside the classroom.  Living in Petaluma allows her to stay deeply connected to the community she serves.  She values service, collaboration, and helping others thrive.


Meet Susy – Beautify Petaluma Board of Directors:

Photo - head shot of Susy Muscatell

Susy Muscatell is a proud member of the Petaluma Woman’s Club and an active participant in historical home tours, Susan has a deep appreciation for community, heritage, and timeless beauty. She has also had the privilege of opening her historic home to the community for fundraisers, creating spaces where people can gather, connect, and celebrate a shared sense of place.

Support those that support Us!

The generous outpouring of support from our community has been phenomenal. All gifts go to the direct costs of making our projects and work possible.  Please support the local merchants and groups that support our beautification work.

Sloat Garden Center Logo
Petaluma Downtown Association Logo
EIKOS logo - a kitchen and bath design studio
Petaluma Woman's Club logo - Looks like stained glass with a McIntosh Rose cetered under PWC
Friedman's Home Improvement Logo
Petaluma Yacht Club logo of baby chick in egg shell with skipper hat on.
Petaluma Garden Club logo - a pretty purple flower with green leaves and noted that it is celebrating 100 years form 1924-2024
Cottage Gardens Logo
Petaluma Sunrise Rotary Logo with rotary gear and text.

SFBA Bench Collective

Support Us

Welcome to the Beautify Petaluma family. We thank you all for giving generously to help make Petaluma more beautiful. When we look around Petaluma – from our historic downtown to our charming neighborhoods – we see so much to love – but we also see opportunities: to add color to plant life; to light up our streets, and to bring beauty to every corner of our city.