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Janet O'Dea

Janet O'Dea grew up in Chicago and has had a life-long interest in architecture and design. In 2000, Janet joined SOHO and has been active on SOHO committees ever since. Teaming up with her husband Allen Hazard, In 2004 they produced the Mission Hills Historic District and in 2007 it was designated, being the first residents driven district in the nation.

In 2022, Janet retired after selling a San Diego institution, Powers Plumbing, that she restored, owned and managed for eleven years and after closing Sunset Boulevard Productions, the side-gig her and Allen ran initially when writing the Arcadia book Mission Hills Images of America then producing numerous historic reports for San Deigns who sought historic designation.

Janet has community service besides corporate skills that contribute to her well rounded background. Serving on the coordinating committee of Third Act SoCal 2021 - 2024 on the Uptown Planners as vice chair and chair of the historic resources committees as well as others. She is a graduate of DePaul University with degree in Liberal Arts.

In her spare time, Janet enjoys gardening, hiking, and travel and always enjoys learning more about San Diego's fascinating history.

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