Our nonprofit employment social enterprise is committed to an inclusive environment that represents different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints at all levels. From our staff, volunteers, customers, clients, program participants, partners and to board members, we embrace diversity and strive to create conditions and programs where everyone feels respected, supported and is given an equal opportunity to thrive.
All Backgrounds. All Cultures. All Viewpoints.
Meet The Team
Collin Bruce
Co-Founder & CEO
Bikes have always been a fun hobby for me, and after a health scare in 2009 I started riding again and helping organizations like Livestrong and the AIDs LifeCycle.
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In 2015, I retired from 50 years of hi-tech sales and marketing and decided it was time to do something fun and give back, eventually landing in a bicycle non-profit, which is where I met Cindy. It wasn't long before we began to brainstorm the shared vision that led to the 2017 launch of Community Cycles.
We are just scratching the surface of what we believe needs to be done, and in the meantime, I love spending my days in the shop or delivering and repairing bikes in the field. The resources and training we provide empower people every day, and that's a great feeling.
If I'm not in the shop or on my bike, you'll find me spending time with my wife Morrigan and our grandchildren.
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Francois Cléments
Shop Manager
My journey with bikes began in local shops—first at Dulce Velo and later at Upshift Cycles—where I discovered how much I enjoy diagnosing problems, turning wrenches, and sending safe, reliable bikes back out into the community. Outside the shop, I love long-distance riding, and in 2023 I completed the Paris–Brest–Paris ride: 1,200 kilometers in just 84 hours.
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What I enjoy most at Community Cycles is pairing my love of the craft with teaching. I get to share my knowledge with trainees and volunteers, helping them understand not just how to fix a bike, but how to do it effectively and confidently.
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Every day feels like a chance to help someone move forward, and I’m proud to be part of a team that puts safe bikes and real opportunities into people’s hands.
Mariah Levin
Program Manager
My first bike had pink and purple streamers on the handlebars, and it felt like magic. As an adult, biking became my favorite way to move through my neighborhood and commute to work.
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Before joining Community Cycles, I worked as an Employment Specialist with Downtown Streets Team, where Community Cycles supplied countless refurbished bikes to my clients. Those bikes helped people get to work, make it to critical appointments, and take night-shift jobs when buses weren’t running. For many, it was truly life changing. Today, I’m proud to serve as Community Cycles’ Program Manager.
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What I love most about our organization is the circular nature of the work—refurbishing donated bikes, providing many of them free to our unhoused neighbors, and using our service center and retail shop both to sustain the nonprofit and to train participants in our workforce development program. It’s a system that gives back at every step, and I’m grateful to be part of it.
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John Robles
Mechanic
My path to Community Cycles began long before I joined the team. I’ve faced many of the same challenges our clients experience, and that lived experience helps me connect with people who are navigating difficult chapters of their lives.
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Before coming here, I volunteered at Recovery Café as a Peer Counselor and found a real passion for supporting people through hard times. When I learned about Community Cycles’ six-month workforce development program, it felt like the right next step—a chance to learn a new skill while continuing to serve others. That opportunity turned into a full-time role, and today I run our Earn-a-Bike Program, blending my training as a bike mechanic with my background in peer support.
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I love helping people gain access to reliable transportation, teaching technical skills, and learning what it takes to run a nonprofit.
Miguel Salazar
Community Navigator
My path to Community Cycles brings together community outreach, hands-on repair work, and a passion for helping people grow. Before joining the team, I worked in youth outdoor education, supported transportation advocacy with the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, and served as a U.S. Navy Nuclear Machinist Mate—experiences that taught me the value of mentorship, technical skill, and meeting people where they are.
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At Community Cycles, I train volunteers on bike repair techniques, run mobile repair clinics, work one-on-one with trainees to build their mechanical skills and confidence. I love creating a space where people feel supported as they learn, whether they’re fixing their first flat or training for a new career.
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What motivates me most is seeing how a single bike—and the skills to maintain it—can open doors. Helping people access opportunity, feel empowered, and move forward is the best part of what I do.
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Nate White
Retail Manager
Bikes have been part of my life since I was a kid—starting with BMX and eventually racing in Santa Barbara while working as a bike mechanic. Even after that chapter, riding stayed a constant for me, both for fun and for getting around.
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My work with the VA opened my eyes to how much I enjoy supporting at-risk Veterans and others facing real barriers. When my VA case manager told me about Community Cycles’ workforce development training program, it felt like the perfect bridge between the bike world I love and the work that gives me purpose. That opportunity led to my current role as Community Cycle’s Retail Manager.
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I’m grateful to spend my days helping people gain safe, reliable transportation—something that can make the difference in getting to work, medical appointments, and new opportunities.
Board of Directors
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Matt Conti LinkedIn Profile
Charles Key, Treasurer LinkedIn Profile
Teresa O'Neill LinkedIn Profile
Christine Scholberg, President LinkedIn Profile
Jason Yu, Secretary LinkedIn Profile
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Advisory Board
Jacob Kemnec LinkedIn Bio
James Luther
Steven Onishi LinkedIn Bio
Terri West