* Vanessa Baird-Streeter is a driven and experienced executive with a proven history of solid leadership in county and municipal operations; fully capable of leading a full array of responsibilities across departments, as well as special projects, communications, and media relations* Experienced in developing and executing strategies to improve relationships of trust and confidence between local government and residents. With Suffolk County leads efforts to integrate MWBE/SVDOB requirements into County procurement processes, as well as to reform police operations* Instrumental in developing and implementing the County's equity agenda, hiring the County's first Chief Diversity Inclusion Officer. Leads initiative of Language Accessibility for all Suffolk residentsAreas of Expertise:* Executive Leadership* Public Relations* Multi-Department Leadership* Diversity, Equity & Inclusion* Strategic Planning/Execution* Media RelationsSelected Career Achievements:* Serves as the first African American to hold the position of Suffolk County Deputy County Executive. Recognized as a consensus builder and thought leader capable of building strong bridges with underrepresented communities. Serves as one of five individuals who are responsible for the operations, budget and governance of Suffolk County, overseeing 18 departments * Manages a $3.7B municipal budget, including capital and operating budgets to support infrastructure improvements to road and highway projects, bus systems, coastal resiliency, sewer infrastructure and expansion, parks and waterways, historical sites, public safety, preservation of farmland, Suffolk Community College, health services, and social services* Established a funding mechanism for the Earn and Learn Initiative where youth from underrepresented communities earn an hourly wage while being trained in an in-demand skill. Secured over $20M in public funding to support community based workforce training centers focused on manufacturing and technologyEmail me at vanessa.babylon@gmail.com