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Thomas Cavanagh

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Board of Trustees at large, Past Executive Committee at Visit Oakland
📍 Oakland, California, United States

Thomas Cavanagh is the Executive Director and Producer of BANDALOOP, an internationally acclaimed vertical dance company. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in producing large-scale public art, leveraging cultural diplomacy and strategic collaboration. He is also a Certified Geomancer (Land Energy Analyst) and Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician.

Outside of his work in the arts, Thomas is deeply committed to environmental causes, having served as board chair for Oil Change International and as an advisor for Amazon Watch. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys backcountry skiing and sea-kayaking, and lives in Oakland with his wife, daughter, and dog.

He is the founder of Roof Chakra, a strategic consultancy focusing on high-stakes decisions where land, systems, and negotiation converge.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Board of Trustees at large, Past Executive Committee
Location
Oakland, California, United States
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Public Art
He has dedicated his career to producing art in public spaces, believing it is a powerful vehicle for social impact, cultural diplomacy, and community engagement.
Environmental Justice
He has a history of leadership in environmental activism, serving on the boards of organizations like Oil Change International and Amazon Watch to promote clean energy and protect indigenous lands.
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Career

Work history

8-2018
Board of Trustees at large, Past Executive Committee
Visit Oakland
9-2012
Executive Director / Producer
BANDALOOP
6-2012
Past-Chair of the Board of Directors
Oil Change International
1-2011 - 8-2012
Director of External Affairs & Show Production
BANDALOOP
1-1998 - 8-2012
Rigger
BANDALOOP
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PRESS RELEASE: Visit Oakland Board of Directors & Executive Committee Update. Featured in GovDelivery (Visit Oakland)
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Education
2-2022 - 1-2023
Certified Geomancer
International Feng Shui School
1990 - 2012
WIlderness First Responder and Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
Wilderness Medicine Institute
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