Nona Love is a Northern California native and Auburn resident who has also lived in Arizona and Connecticut before returning to her home state. She retired after more than 30 years in healthcare operations and solution consulting, where she helped support and improve large-scale Medicaid management systems serving communities nationwide. Today, she brings that same dedication and organizational spirit to the pickleball courts—just with sneakers and a paddle!

Nona recently discovered pickleball and quickly fell in love with the mix of strategy, movement, and connection. She's especially inspired by how the sport supports healthy aging and proves resilience doesn't have an expiration date. She believes it's never too late to start something new. Through sponsoring twice-weekly games, she hopes to encourage players of all levels to stay active, build confidence and experience the kind of camaraderie that keeps people coming.

When she's not on the court, Nona enjoys walking the scenic trails around Auburn, hosting monthly themed cooking luncheons for friends and tending to her garden