Board Profile

Andy Berg believes in the power of workforce development to change lives and that everyone deserves the opportunity to move up in their careers. Here, Andy talks about the impact of workforce development in San Diego.

Brisa Johnson spearheaded the creation of the San Diego Black Worker Center. She shares with us the importance of remembering your roots and paying it forward.

Veronica Dela Rosa is the executive vice president of operations at San Ysidro Health. Here Veronica tells us about her passion for workforce development.

Kevin Johnson is the Training Director/CFO for the San Diego & Imperial County Electrical Training Institute with extensive experience working with electrical industry leaders to deliver the most thorough and relevant education in the industry.

Learn more about board member Terry Kurtenbach, the executive director of human resources for the San Diego Convention Center Corporation.

Dr. Ricky Shabazz currently serves as San Diego City College’s president and CEO. He specializes in enrollment management and cultivating institutional policies, processes and culture that provide personalized student experiences and improves student success. Here Ricky tells us about his passion for workforce development.

Workforce Development Board Member Mimi Rosado is the deputy of corporate programs at the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific. Before her time at NIWC Pacific, she served as division head of corporate strategy and director of Total Force Movement with the US Navy. Here Mimi tells us about her passion for workforce development and her favorite part of being a board member.

Rick Vaccari retired as vice president of investor relations for Sempra Energy, a San Diego-based Fortune 500 energy services holding company whose subsidiaries provide electricity, natural gas and value-added products and services.

In the 24 years that Annie Taamilo has been with the State of California, Employment Development Department (EDD), she has held a variety of assignments which have provided her with a strong background in Workforce Services programs and development.

Tom Lemmon currently serves as the businesses manager of The San Diego County Building and Construction Trades Council. In this role, Tom manages the day to day operations of the Council and acts as its spokesperson. Here Tom tells us about his passion for workforce development.