A Peninsula resident for 17 years, and Bay Area resident for 27 years, Richard and his wife Nadia live in Millbrae, where they have raised their two sons.

Richard Holober has dedicated his career to improving education and health care and winning justice for working families and consumers.

• President, San Mateo County Community College Board
• Elected Trustee, San Mateo County Community College Board, 1997-Present
• Executive Director, Consumer Federation of California, 2001-Present
• Legislative Advocate, California Nurses Association, 2000- 2002
  
• Elected Trustee, Millbrae School Board, 1993-1997
  
• Founder, Californians for Privacy Now, 2001-2002
  
• Founded Liveable Wage Coalition. Managed statewide campaign that raised the minimum wage, 1995 - 1996
  
• Legislative Advocate, California Labor Federation, 1987- 1999
  
• Executive Secretary, San Mateo County Central Labor Council, 1981-1984

Richard is a graduate of the University of Rochester.