Richard “Dick” Sciaroni joined the Nevada County Habitat for Humanity Board in 2023, bringing with him a deep-rooted connection to California and a lifelong commitment to service and community. A San Francisco native and descendant of Gold Rush pioneers, Dick studied architecture at UC Berkeley before serving over four years as an artillery officer in the U.S. Army. His curiosity and global perspective led him to earn a master’s degree in East Asian History from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
Eventually, Dick found his professional calling in law, graduating from UC Hastings and building a career representing architects and engineers in complex contract negotiations and legal matters. In 2003, Dick and his wife Jackie Finley—herself a descendant of early Grass Valley settlers—chose to make Grass Valley their home. Together, they share a deep appreciation for the region’s history and its future.
Dick is a strong advocate for Habitat’s mission to build safe, decent, and affordable housing. He believes deeply in the power of community-driven solutions to not only change the lives of local families, but also to enrich the lives of the volunteers and donors who make this work possible.