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Board of Directors

PRESIDENT:

Cameron Snyder
president@oaklandtriclub.com

(she/her) As people from Connecticut do, Cameron started her athletic journey in sailing taking it to the collegiate level in upstate New York. Immediately needing some sunshine after college, she moved out West and has found a love for everything the Bay Area has to offer outside including triathlon. She has completed a few 70.3s, her first Ironman in Barcelona, and a solo bike tour from SF to San Diego.

VICE PRESIDENT:

Leanne Hemminger
vicepresident@oaklandtriclub.com

(she/her) A former swimmer, Leanne got started in triathlon in 2021 after she bought her first adult bike and was quickly hooked. She prefers longer distance races (slow and steady!) and has completed a handful of 70.3s as well as Ironman California. She looks forward to long-run Sundays as an excuse to catch up on her favorite podcasts. Outside of multisport, she’s also an avid bowler and trivia goer (specializing in the music round).

TREASURER:

Varun Kaushik
treasurer@oaklandtriclub.com

(he/him) A former overworked manufacturing engineering career led to finding cycling as a way to destress in 2019. It quickly turned from hobby to life passion completing multiple century rides. Now I look forward to multi sport endeavors and also approaching my fitness journey more holistically…expect to earn my first Yoga teacher training certification in 2024!

SECRETARY:

Ben Lum

secretary@oaklandtriclub.com

(he/him) Ben came to triathlons in 2024, having never previously swam a lap or owned a road bike. His favorite race is the Great American Triathlon on the American River in his hometown of Sacramento. He also has a soft spot for Tahoe races and rides. Ben also partakes in pickleball, mountain biking, and rock climbing.

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ATHLETICS DIRECTOR:

Cristin VanderPlas
athletics@oaklandtriclub.com

COMMUNITY OUTREACH:

Nate Hall
outreach@oaklandtriclub.com

Nate did his first triathlon in 2021 with three friends and has been hooked since! He grew up swimming and running, so it was an easy T1 to get into triathlons. He’s done a variety of distances and locations, and is looking forward to improving his time at IM Sacramento this year! When not training, you can find him and his wife skiing or hiking, or taking their Berner, Murphy, on walks.

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR:

Position Open - contact us!

info@oaklandtriclub.com

FOUNDER:

Chris Van Luen

(he/him) Chris is the Founder of the Oakland Triathlon Club. He is an avid racer and connoisseur of good cake.

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Oakland Triathlon Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Oakland, California.

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