Big Wave Center Opens, Creating New Opportunities for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in San Mateo County
YAHOO! FINANCE Big Wave Center Opens, Creating New Opportunities for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in San Mateo County HALF MOON BAY, Calif., July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — More than 25 years after one father began searching for a future where his daughter could live independently and thrive long after he was gone, the […]
Kimberly Rivera
Enrichment Coordinator
Kimberly is a dedicated non-profit professional with a passion for creating meaningful opportunities for connection, growth, and community engagement for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). She brings a person-centered approach to her work, supporting individuals as they explore their interests, build relationships, and participate fully in community life.
Susan Chapman de Leon
Executive Chef
Susan brings more than 20 years of culinary leadership, hospitality management, and nutrition-focused food service experience to Big Wave Center as Executive Chef. A highly respected Bay Area chef, Susan has led acclaimed kitchens, wellness-focused dining programs, private chef services, and community-centered food operations throughout Northern California.
Big Wave Founder, Jeff Peck, wins CBS KPIX 5 News Icon Award for Outstanding Community Service
Peninsula man’s nonprofit creates community for adults with special needs near Half Moon Bay By Sharon Chin March 11, 2026 A Peninsula man’s years-long effort to create a community and safe space for adults with special needs is nearing the finish line. More than 90,000 California adults with special needs are living with their parents, according […]
A Community Rises On The Coast by Ashton J. Hacke
For the families behind the Big Wave project, the building that is slowly rising along Airport Road north of Pillar Point Harbor is more than just a structure. It is a community’s home taking shape. And for the Coastside, it is an opportunity to watch a new neighborhood form. It’s not often that the Coastside […]