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
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.
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.
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.
Margaret Beck
Treasurer
A volunteer with FJMA since 2019, Margaret started our Engraved Paver program and worked on fundraising. She has a special appreciation for saving historic adobes, as her mother grew up in the Customs House in Yuma, the oldest adobe building in Arizona which was later restored and turned into a museum. Margaret has lived in Orinda since 1996.
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.
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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