Expanding and improving housing options in Marin County through policy and funding.

Manage federal grant programs for the County of Marin to support community development efforts, anti-poverty programs, and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households throughout Marin.

Isaacson, Miller is national search firm that has been recruiting leaders of the nation's civic sector, since 1982. With approximately 200 employees in Boston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., Isaacson, Miller completes nearly 300 searches each year. The firm’s clients include leading colleges and universities, foundations, human service agencies, research institutes, academic medical centers, economic development enterprises, arts and cultural groups, conservation and environmental organizations, and social justice and other national advocacy organizations. Isaacson, Miller has three features that distinguish it from other retained search firms. The first is a focus upon mission. The second distinguishing feature is a longstanding commitment to bringing women and people of color to senior management positions. The third is a proficiency in the craft of search. • Served as the key project manager for eleven searches in higher education and nonprofit leadership, with 100% of completed placements being women and people of color. • Engaged in client interviews and site visits to gather essential information including the nature of a role, the challenges facing the organization, and the client’s ambitions for moving the organization forward• Wrote case statements for roles based on findings from client interviews and analysis of practices• Developed research strategies to identify candidates and sources• Evaluated candidate credentials, credibility, and cultural fit, both on paper and through in-depth telephone interviews• Cultivated and maintained positive relationships with potential candidates, sources, and clients• Frequently participated in client presentations to present candidate profiles, relay market feedback, and provide back-up information• Managed the flow of knowledge for the team by ensuring that information regarding candidates, sources, and clients is efficiently and effectively captured and routinely briefed principals

• Design and conduct a program survey to assess a Job Retention Incentive program• Assess best practices and opportunities for adopting a County wide Local Earned Income Credit

The Graduate School Fellowship is a career and leadership development program designed for exceptional, diverse leaders with graduate-level training to lead important education work. Fellows use the skills they’ve cultivated through previous work experience and coursework to fill a critical need for an education organization

Working to support and improve the lives of Marin County residents in the areas of Affordable Housing, Community Health, Ending the Cycle of Poverty, Social Justice, and Successful Aging.