Bay Area Host Committee
Ruth Shikada is an experienced public sector leader currently serving as the Head of Government & External Affairs for the Bay Area Host Committee since January 2024. Previously, Ruth held the position of Assistant City Manager for the City of Santa Clara from April 2012 to January 2024 and served as Asset Development Manager for the County of Santa Clara from October 2010 to April 2012. Ruth's earlier roles include Economic Development for the City of Mountain View, Director of Transportation & Strategic Planning, and Director of Transactions at the San Jose Redevelopment Agency, where significant mixed-use developments were managed. Ruth began their career at the City of Long Beach as Bureau Manager of Property Services, focusing on public/private development projects and collaboration with educational institutions. Ruth earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UC Irvine.
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Bay Area Host Committee
The Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC) was founded in 2022 with a single mission: to unite the Bay Area through sport by building pride, connecting communities, and re-energizing the entire region. With support from the area’s preeminent leaders and professional sports teams – including Bay FC, the Golden State Warriors, the San Francisco 49ers, the San Francisco Giants, the San Jose Earthquakes, the San Jose Sharks, and a new WNBA team – the BAHC is bringing the best to the Bay while celebrating the diversity, innovation, and fandom that make the region unique. The BAHC is proud to contribute to the Bay Area’s legacy by hosting legendary athletes, world-class sporting events and global fan bases in the region’s most iconic venues — and is ready to show the world what the Bay is made of. The BAHC is currently slated to Host the 2025 NBA All-Star, Super Bowl LX, and FIFA World Cup 26.