Bahara Stapelberg serves as the Vice President of Policy and General Counsel at Pacifica. In this role, she guides policy development, fosters collaboration, and leads training initiatives. She also acts as a policy expert and spokesperson in legal and regulatory matters, contributing to our strategic vision at both state and federal levels. Bahara’s career began with marketing roles at Rusty Surfboards and Quiksilver after graduating from UCLA. She earned her law degree from Chapman University of Law and is a member of the California Bar. She has served as In-House Counsel for Tikehau Resorts, LLC, and as Executive Director of SurfAid, an international NGO. Her community service includes board memberships at her children’s schools and roles such as CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and member of UCI’s Well-Being Circle Board. Recently, she earned her MBA at Darden Business School while serving as the CEO of DEF, Darden’s investment fund.