Maika Llorens Gulati

Maika Llorens Gulati proudly serves as a Councilmember for the City of San Rafael, representing District 1. First elected in 2020 and re-elected in December 2024, she made history as San Rafael’s first elected Hispanic Councilmember and served as Vice Mayor in 2023.

Maika’s leadership journey began on the San Rafael School Board, where she served for six years as the first Hispanic trustee, concluding her tenure in 2020 as Board President. During this time, she completed a Master’s in Governance Program, deepening her expertise in fiscal policy, human resources, communications, and curriculum development. Her passion for education, equity, environmental stewardship, and community engagement also shaped her role as Executive Director of Slide Ranch, a West Marin nonprofit, where she led environmental education initiatives from 2017 to 2024.

Beyond public service, Maika brings over two decades of international business and marketing experience in the high-tech and service sectors, along with 13 years of nonprofit leadership. A former downtown San Rafael business owner, she believes strongly in giving back and building a more inclusive, sustainable future.

In recognition of her impact, Maika received the Hector Cortés Community Service Award from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Marin in 2017 and was honored by Latinas In Power in 2023 as a community trailblazer.

As Councilmember, she continues to advance key regional initiatives through her service on multiple boards and committees, including MCE Clean Energy, Marin Transit, MarinCAN, and the CalCities Environmental Quality Committee. She also chaired the MCCMC Climate Action Committee, helping drive climate and resilience efforts across the county.

A proud San Rafael resident since 1998, Maika and her husband have raised two children who attended the city’s public schools. Her deep roots in the community and lifelong commitment to civic participation continue to shape her vision for a more inclusive, sustainable future.