Cate Steane Email & Phone Number

Santa Rosa, Ca, Us

Novato, California, United States

I help implement and improve safety, health, and environmental programs at the Buck Institute. Thisincludes hazard communications, injury and illness prevention programs (IIPP), ergonomics program, and required safety and regulatory training for all new employee, annual and on-going training. I provide guidance and hands-on support to help assure compliance with Institute, State and Federal safety and environmental regulations and requirements.

Santa Rosa, California

My relevant background:• 18 years directing operations for organizations with up to 300 employees, with responsibility for managing risk, facilities, contracts, and human resources• 12 years practicing law (license now on voluntary inactive status)• Certified Associate in Project Management• Strong professional and volunteer networks, providing connections to vetted professionals in many fieldsA few testimonials:“Brilliant, focused, experienced, determined, and efficient. Cate’s professional approach to solving atypical business problems has made her a go-to resource for me.” Doug Hamilton, President/Owner Oak Grove Construction, Inc.“With a calm mind and steady hand, Cate provided critical capacity to our forest conservation collaborative in a real time of need - responding to the Wine Country fires.” Lisa Micheli, Ph.D., CEO, Pepperwood Preserve“Cate is a strategic thinker and planner who also knows how to implement and manage.” Linda Gardner, Director of Housing and Community Development, Alameda County “Cate has a sought-after blend of vision and pragmatism.” Melody Appleton, Senior Manager for Customer Success, Adobe“I appreciate Cate’s logical yet people-centered approach to project management.” Heather Ramme, Assistant Principal, Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District“Cate is able to manage details and data, while never losing sight of the bigger picture.” Anne Culver, former Program Manager, City of Hayward

Santa Rosa, California, United States

-Effectively inform staff and parents (including Spanish speakers) of our protocols for testing, quarantine, isolation, and vaccination.-Each time a positive case is reported, complete within 24 hours a 24-step process for information gathering, contact tracing, reporting, and notification.-Create tools and administer processes for ensuring that all students with symptoms that could indicate Covid stay home until they produce a negative test result.-Advise staff and parents on steps to take when situations arise that are not clearly addressed in our protocols.-Work with administrators regarding staff and students who decline to follow PPE guidelines.-Ensure all parties are informed of the dates on which students and staff are cleared to return to work.-Stay current on evolving guidelines, informing district leadership of changes, and implementing changes on procedures and practices when appropriate.-Administer weekly Covid testing of staff and students.

Cotati, California

Oversaw the organization's field work, education, and career pathways programs. Responsibilities included strategic planning, outcomes measurement, evaluation, grant proposal development, budgeting, and systems improvement. Led the successful attainment of national accreditation and twice coordinated the annual state certification process.

Santa Rosa, Ca

Responsible for planning and oversight of donor and volunteer cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; foundation and government grants; and business partnerships.

Responsible for the organization’s fund development, annual budget, long-term planning, board and leadership volunteer development, community and government relations, marketing, administration, facilities, and program oversight.

Member of Senior Management Team. Led housing asset management, human resources, facilities management, information technology, risk management, board support, fund development, and general administration. Twice led process to attain highest level of accreditation from CARF.

Member of Executive Management Team. Led human resources, staff development, volunteer program, MIS, facilities, risk management, and Technology Access Center. Directly supervised five staff in a department of twelve.

Directed all human resources, organizational development, risk management, and administrative functions. Served on Management Team. Directed division with seven staff. Served as staff liaison to Board of Directors on board development, corporate governance, and human resources matters.

Utilized California’s toxic warning law to reduce human exposures to and improve consumer education on toxic chemicals, especially lead, in consumer products and living environments

J.D., Law

A.B., English

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Sigma Nu, College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program