ELECTED OFFICE ~ six years as an elected school board representative Alameda Unified School District Board of Education. Elected November 2002, Re-elected November 2006 o While serving as Board President in 1996 I led the recruitment of Ardella Daily as the Superintendent, and the opening of Ruby Bridges Elementary School - the first new school in Alameda in over 20 years. o Led the School Board and the District to the development of a comprehensive Wellness Policy to support and encourage healthy eating and physical activity at all school sites. o School Board representative to the Alameda Hospital Strategic Planning Committee, City Council ~ School Board Planning Committee, Alameda Recycling Coalition, and Alameda County/City of Alameda Youth Task Force. EXPERIENCE ~ various positions in local, state and federal government since 1992 City of Oakland ~ Senior Services Administrator. Hired July 2000. o Division Director and part of the Department executive management team. o Manage 14 staff at four Oakland senior center facilities, up to 15 grants and an annual budget of more than $2 million. o Report to the City Council as necessary and city Attorney. Prepare and present program reports to the City Administrator and City Council. o Work modified 80% (30 hour week) schedule so I have time to research School Board issues and spend with my family. Program Coordinator US Department of Health and Human Services, Washington DC. November 1992 - February 2000. o Worked in Vice President Al Gore's Offic in 1998 and 1999 as a member of the National Partnership for Reinventing Government addressing health insurance and children's health issues. o Received Secretary Donna Shalala's Distinguished Service Award for my role in implementing the 1997 Balanced Budget Act. o Represented the Department of Health and Human Services on the intergovernmental team that drafted the Health Care Security Act of 1996 to establish a national health care program. o Author/co-author of several Federal health care regulations (authored two Medicare regulations published in the Federal Register in 1994 and 1995) Research Analyst. Maryland State Legislature, Annapolis, MD. December 1992 to June 1992. o Legislative staff to the Maryland General Assembly health care committee during the 1992 Legislative Session. o Represented the Committee Chair to health care industry representatives, advocacy groups and various constituencies. o Analyzed health policy issues, drafted and presented reports, and conducted independent research on health care issues. EDUCATION ~ BS, MBA, MPH Emory University, Atlanta GA 1990. ~ Only student to complete both Business MBA and Public Health MPH programs in two years. ~ Advise the University on governmental issues as a member of the ALUMNI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA. 1987. ~ Public Administration concentration, Business Administration minor, A.S. in Biology. ~ Legislative intern to ASSEMBLYMAN JOHAN KLEHS (1986/87)

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