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Yaneth joined Old Spanish Days in 2025 and currently serves as an Associate Member. Before officially joining, she had the pleasure of assisting with the Fiesta Parade, which gave her a firsthand look at the dedication and passion that make this event so special. Born and raised in Santa Barbara,Yaneth has deep roots in this…
Fritz Olenberger was 2025 El Presidente for Old Spanish Days and continues as a Past President Director. Fritz has served on the board since 2012 and previously was the official photographer for the organization. He has chaired the Photography committee and has served on the Fiesta Pequeña committee, the Press and Public Relations committee, the…
Leslie Lund is a new associate with Old Spanish Days joining in 2025. Leslie has facilitated and assisted with El Desfile de los Niños, the Children’s parade, for over a decade. Lesie retired from the City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation department after 26 years. She is a UCSB alumni, living in Santa Barbara…
Michiel Roach joined the Old Spanish Days Board in 2025. Michiel supports mutliple celebration planning committes and is involved in day-of volunteering at many event. Michiel is a Santa Barbara transplant who was introduced to Fiesta through his wife, an SB native and local small business owner. For years Michiel was a Flamenco dance-Dad-sherpa during…
Julie (Reyes) Luera joined Old Spanish Days in 2023 as a volunteer for the Benevides’s and the Parade. She is now an associate as of 2025 on the Volunteer Committee helping with the Mercados, Arts & Crafts as well as La Misa, and Fiesta Requena reception. Julie was born in Santa Barbara until her family…
Nataly was elected as a board member in 2025 after being a mother to two niñas who have been involved with Los Niños de las Flores since 2019. Through their involvement, she began forming friendships with other board members and volunteering during Fiesta Week. During that time, she was approached by a fellow board member…
Alan Acosta joined Old Spanish Days in 2024 and is currently serving as a director. He has helped in many committees such as Primavera, Recepcion del Presidente, and Mercado de la Guerra. He has attended fiestas since he was a little boy with his parents and has enjoyed every fiesta with his family and friends….
David Bolton was 2023 El Presidente for Old Spanish Days, Inc., and also serves as the organization’s official Fiesta Historian. He has served on the OSD board since 2015. David’s responsibilities on the board have included El Primer and El Segundo Vice Presidentes, El Secretario, Division Chief of External Relations and Education, Press Chair, and…
David Bolton was 2023 El Presidente for Old Spanish Days, Inc., and also serves as the organization’s official Fiesta Historian. He has served on the OSD board since 2015. David’s responsibilities on the board have included El Primer and El Segundo Vice Presidentes, El Secretario, Division Chief of External Relations and Education, Press Chair, and…