Ms. Hay is co-founder of Central Coast Real Estate LLC, a commercial real estate firm in Santa Barbara specializing in property management, asset acquisition, capital investment, real estate development and project management. She has worked closely with city and county officials to develop plans for the revitalization of failing or stalled real estate projects throughout Santa Barbara County. Ms. Hay is an active supporter of Autism Speaks and serves on the board of directors of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation. She and husband David are the proud parents of two daughters attending the Girls Inc. program.