Board Member Highlight | Danny Koba

Danny Koba is a distinguished leader with over 27 years of experience in Youth Development. He has dedicated his adult life to serving the communities of the lower Bay Area peninsula. Growing up near Moffett Field, Danny formed lasting friendships with members of the military and developed a passion for local air shows. These childhood experiences inspired Danny to enlist in the Marine Corps Reserve, and he was deployed to Iraq in 2003 for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

From a young age, Danny knew he wanted to give back to his community, focusing his career on recreation and youth development. He began his journey with the City of Mountain View and later continued his career at the YMCA. Through his work at the Y, Danny directly supported the cities of East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Mountain View, and Palo Alto.

During his tenure at the Palo Alto Family YMCA, Danny established a significant relationship with Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC). With PACCC's support, the Y was able to introduce teen programs at the Ventura Center. Recognizing a shared vision to serve all youth in Palo Alto, Danny enthusiastically joined the PACCC board in 2017 for his first term and was excited to rejoin the board in 2024.