Our Mission

Our mission is to transform this State Historic Landmark and National Register property into a History and Learning Center dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the early settling of California’s East Bay region, with the focus on the Rancho period, between the Mission period and the Gold Rush.

The Joaquin Moraga Adobe History and Learning Center will be owned and operated by the Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe.

FJMA Board of Directors

Friends of Moraga Adobe Board President Kent Long

Kent Long
President/Chairman

An Orinda native, Kent served for many years as Archivist for the Orinda Historical Society before becoming president of the Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe in 2009. Growing up in Orinda, Kent heard many stories about the Adobe and it piqued his curiosity. While Kent’s expertise is in software development, he has always had a passion for history, especially local history.

Friends Of Moraga Adobe Board Vice President

Tanja DeGroot
Vice President

A long time Orinda resident, Tania is a successful realtor in the Lamorinda area. She has been a board member of FJMA for many years, and has recently taken on the role of Vice President. She has been the chair of our Fandango Committee for the last two years. Tania is currently serving on the Orinda’s Historic Landmark Commission.

Friends of Moraga Adobe Board Secretary Jeff Boero

Jeff Boero
Secretary

A founding member of FJMA, Jeff has been FJMA’s Secretary since the beginning. Jeff has recently retired and has been instrumental in organizing FJMA’s participation in events like the Orinda’s 4th of July celebration. Jeff grew up in Orinda; his family having moved there in 1959.

Bob Thompson
Treasurer

Bob joined FJMA’s board and has served as its Treasurer since 2016. A resident of Orinda for 25 years, Bob recently moved to Walnut Creek but continues to serve as the board Treasurer for both the Orinda Historical Society and Orinda Senior Village.

Friends of Moraga Adobe Board Member at large Lance Beeson

Lance Beeson
Member at Large

A direct descendant of the Moraga family who built the Adobe in the 1840s, Lance is a talented musician with an extensive knowledge of early Hispanic California history & culture. Lance is active in Los Californianos, an genealogical organization with ties to early California settlers. He is leader of Los Arribeños de San Francisco, a band that has been the featured act in many of our Fandangos.

Friends of Moraga Adobe Board Member at Large SB Master

SB Master
Member at Large

A resident of Berkeley and Orinda, SB served for many years as a member of the Orinda Landmarks Committee. She joined FJMA when it started in 2009 and served as our first VP. SB is the founder and CEO of her own naming and branding firm.

Contact Us

Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe

P.O. Box 872
Orinda, CA 94563
Kent Long, President FJMA
kentlong@moragaadobe.org

(925) 330-6726

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Our Purchase Goal $500,000 By September 2021

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