Guided by Neighbors, Driven by Purpose

The San Jose Neighborhood Association runs on neighbor power, not paid staff. Our volunteer Board of Directors and Officers handle the big stuff (and the fun stuff), and we’re always happy to make room for more good people.

The Vice President is a full voting member of the Board of Directors and the President’s right-hand neighbor. You’ll help guide the association’s direction while staying ready to step up when needed.

What you’ll do

• Support the President in planning and leading Board and membership meetings.
• Step in as acting chair or representative when the President is unavailable.
• Help coordinate Board priorities, follow up on action items, and keep initiatives moving forward.
• Bring your ideas and voting voice to discussions on infrastructure, safety, beautification, community engagement, and advocacy.
• Assist with strategic planning and building connections across the neighborhood and with local partners.
• Contribute your unique life experience and perspective to decisions that protect and enhance our quality of life.

Who we’re looking for

A San Jose resident (member in good standing) who’s organized, communicative, and genuinely excited about preserving our neighborhood’s charm while fostering connection. Whether you have leadership experience, project coordination skills, or simply a big heart for this community, you’ll fit right in. A little computer comfort helps with emails and documents, but we’ll support each other.

Term: 3 years (maximum two consecutive terms). 

If you’re a natural collaborator who likes seeing both the big picture and the details get handled, this role has your name on it. Contact us!

The Secretary is the organizational heartbeat (and official memory-keeper) of the Board. This is a full voting Board position that keeps us transparent, compliant, and well-documented—so everyone stays informed and on the same page.

What you’ll do

• Prepare and distribute official written notices for Board, membership, and special meetings (as required by our Bylaws and Florida law).
• Take clear, accurate minutes and maintain the association’s official records and historical archives.
• Handle official correspondence and ensure required affidavits of mailings/notices are properly filed.
• Support transparency by keeping records accessible and members well-informed.
• Participate actively in Board discussions and votes on the issues that matter most to our neighborhood—from drainage and traffic calming to events and protecting against unwanted changes.

Who we’re looking for

A detail-oriented neighbor who enjoys creating order and clarity (progress over perfection—we’re a community, not a courtroom!). You’ll be a full voting member helping shape big decisions while using your organizational talents. Basic computer skills for typing minutes, sending notices, and managing files are helpful, but training and support are absolutely available. 

Term: 3 years (maximum two consecutive terms). 

If you love keeping things running smoothly and want to contribute meaningful time and energy to a cause you care about, this is a perfect fit. Contact us!

Elise Brosch has called Jacksonville home for 23 years, the last eight in San Jose. She has three active and vibrant children who keep her full of life and on her toes. 

She works in the legal field (not an attorney, but played one on TV once) and although she loves what she does, is counting down the thousands of days to retirement (hello, mid life).

Elise became engaged with the San Jose community when the YMCA applied for rezoning in 2024. Through the process, she met a lot of her neighbors and became better acquainted with many. This sparked a sincere desire to create a better sense of community within the neighborhood with the hopes of bringing people together for social events, to preserve the integrity of our neighborhood, and to create a safer and more beautiful place for our families to enjoy.  

Jacquelene "Jacquie" Buckley has lived in Jacksonville for the past 12 years and in this time has developed a deep appreciation for the character and sense of community within the neighborhood. Through spending time jogging and bicycling throughout the area, she has especially enjoyed getting to know fellow residents and admiring the neighborhood’s distinctive historic homes and architecture.

These experiences have fostered a strong sense of pride in the community and a commitment to helping preserve what makes it so special.

Originally having worked as a coastal biologist before transitioning into nursing, Jacquie values collaboration, service, and community involvement. She volunteered to serve as Treasurer of the San Jose Neighborhood Association out of a genuine appreciation for the neighborhood and a desire to contribute in a meaningful and practical way.

Chrissy Kinne is the founder of the San Jose Neighborhood Association and a longtime Duval County resident who has spent years working to preserve the character and community spirit of the San Jose area.

As Government Relations Officer, Chrissy connects our neighborhood with local government. She's championed smart growth, thoughtful development, and transparent governance — including a successful zoning change for the YMCA property on Old Kings Rd. S. and ongoing advocacy for responsible redevelopment of the former Kings Trail Elementary School site. Before Jacksonville, Chrissy competed and taught dance as an Arthur Murray Entrepreneur, where she developed a love for education that later led her to manage a multi-generational, home-based education program.

Away from community work, you might find her playing pickle ball, kayaking, or crafting the perfect French pastry (a neighborhood favorite). But her real first priority is her 12-year-old grandson — whether they're sharing a book, playing piano, or grabbing tacos at Pepe's.

Amy Calfee became involved in the community in 2024, motivated by plans for high-density rezoning of the nearby YMCA property. A San Jose resident since 1993, she's the one who dubbed our neighborhood "Jacksonville's Jewel Box Community" — a phrase that is helping to shape the neighborhoods identity.

As Communications Officer, Amy brings decades of storytelling and event production to SJNA. She runs her own brand and marketing consultancy and has spent years behind the lens covering presidential campaigns, professional sports, and corporate events while helping hundreds of small business owners find their voice and grow. A former corporate marketing director and entrepreneurial educator, she was recognized as the SBA's first Home-based Business Advocate in this region.

In her spare time, you might find her working on a remodeling project, honing her "short game," or cheering on college athletics. She's mom to adult children and Mimi to three grands.