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San Francisco Bay Area

PDC works with communities, public institutions, and non-profit groups to develop strategic visions, engage stakeholders, execute effectively, and build organizational capacity. The outcome is to achieve key results while strengthening external relationships and building core competencies.ProjectsAB 2098 Immigrant Integration Metrics Work GroupCalifornia Adult Education Program - Member Effectiveness Field TeamALLIES - Alliance for Language Learners Integration, Education and SuccessDelta Sierra Adult Education Alliance - California Adult Education Program ConsortiumSan Mateo County ACCEL - Adult Education Block Grant ConsortiumDelta College - Collaborating for Student SuccessCalifornia Department of Education - Adult Education Strategic PlanPeralta Community College District Strategic PlanningCalifornia Community Colleges - System Strategic Plan

Silicon Valley

The Alliance for Language Learners' Integration, Education and Success (ALLIES) strengthens the Silicon Valley's regional economy by connecting English-learner adults to family sustaining careers. We promote coordination across educational providers and support implementation of best practices. Funded by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, ALLIES provides collaborative venues and tools for ESL practitioners from the adults schools and community colleges in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Our vision is to create a effective and sustainable collaborative infrastructure to increase participants' educational gains and career opportunities, thereby strengthening our region's economic health and civic vitality.

Managed strategic planning and community engagement projects for public sector clients. Content areas included education, transportation, environment, and organizational development.

Conducting public involvement for environmental and transportation projects.

Communicated the mission and initiatives of the organization.

Developed renewable energy legislation.

Conducted public policy evaluation research on California's welfare-reform initiative.

Master'S Of Public Policy

Energy and Environmental Policy Anti-Poverty Public Civic Philosophy

Ba, Sociology

Sociology Philosophy Public Policy

Interdisciplinary - Thematic Option

Lower-division program integrating liberal arts, social sciences and physical sciences

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