Boards
Delivering innovative workforce development
We manage a variety of funding sources (public, private sector, and philanthropy) to implement targeted and measurable workforce development services throughout the San Diego County region. We are the local Workforce Development Board, designated by the City and County of San Diego.
Two boards provide oversight—the Consortium Policy Board and the Workforce Development Board (WDB). Meetings are open to the public.
WDB Meetings Policy Board Meetings
Joint Personnel Committee Meetings
Workforce Development Board
The WDB reviews initiatives and works closely with staff on committees and working groups. Members represent our entire region—businesses, organized labor, education and community leaders. This group strengthens our work with all stakeholders to address the workforce needs of our region.
Board Members
- Aida Rosa, Chief Human Resources Officer, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
- Annie Taamilo, Deputy Division Chief, Employment Development Department
- Brisa L. Johnson, Civic Engagement Manager Statewide, United Domestic Workers
- Carol Kim (Secretary), Business Manager, San Diego County Building and Construction Trades Council
- Caroline Smith, Director of Economic Development and Government Affairs, County of San Diego
- Christina Bibler, Director of Economic Development, City of San Diego
- Danene Brown, Ph.D., Regional Consortium Chair, San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges Association
- Dora Mendivil Angulo, Program and Fiscal Administrator, La Cooperativa Campesina de California
- Efrem Bycer, Senior Manager, Public Policy and Economic Graph, LinkedIn
- Gina Lee, Program Manager, San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council
- Jamie Gardner (Interim WDB Vice-Chair), Director of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding, Watkins Wellness
- Jeff Noyes, District Administrator, Department of Rehabilitation
- Jeremy Vellón, Human Resources Director, Modigent
- Kevin Johnson, Training Director/CFO, San Diego & Imperial County Electrical Training Institute
- Kurling Robinson (WDB Chair), Founder, Fōkcus
- Matt Doyle, Ed.D., Superintendent, Vista Unified School District
- Phil Blair, President, Manpower San Diego
- Rick Vaccari, Vice President of Investor Relations and Pensions (retired), Sempra Energy
- Dr. Tina King, President, San Diego College of Continuing Education
Policy Board
As the Workforce Partnership is a joint powers authority, the Policy Board is a partnership of the City and County of San Diego. Members include two County Supervisors, two San Diego City Councilmembers, and a community representative (currently the United Way of San Diego.) They appoint WDB members and receive recommendations from the WDB. In collaboration with the WDB, the Policy Board decides on a variety of funding decisions and priorities.
Chair
- Monica Montgomery Steppe, Supervisor, County of San Diego
Vice Chair
- Sean Elo-Rivera, Council President, City of San Diego
Members
- Kent Lee, Council Member, City of San Diego
- Nancy Sasaki, CEO, United Way of San Diego County
Alternates
- Joel Anderson, Supervisor, County of San Diego
- Stephen Whitburn, Councilmember, City of San Diego
- Vivian Moreno, Councilmember, City of San Diego
- Jacob Richards, Board Member, United Way of San Diego County
Joint Personnel Committee
A Joint Personnel Committee oversees the hiring, employment contract and performance management of the Workforce Partnership’s CEO. Three members from each board are on the committee:
Committee Members
- Monica Montgomery Steppe (Policy Board Chair), Supervisor, County of San Diego
- Sean Elo-Rivera (Policy Board Vice Chair), , Council President, City of San Diego
- Kent Lee, Council Member, City of San Diego
- Kurling Robinson (WDB Chair), Founder, Fōkcus
- Carol Kim (WDB Secretary), Business Manager, San Diego County Building and Construction Trades Council
- Jamie Gardner (Interim WDB Vice-Chair), Director of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding, Watkins Wellness