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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 08142001 - C.54 T0: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS -- Contra FROM: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Costa :ars ` DATE: AUGUST 14, 2001 U �~ County sT4 COIz SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO THE CONTRA COSTA COMMISSION FOR WOMEN SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: APPOINT the following individuals to seats on the Contra Costa Commission for Women: Name Seat Term Jayne Faria At Large #8 February 28, 2004 941 Country Run Drive Martinez, CA 94553 Dominique Nguyen At Large #12 February 28, 2003 4029 Browning Drive Concord, CA 94518 Laurie P. Phillips Attarge #13 February 28, 2002 26 Crest Road Lafayette, CA'94549 Nicole Souza At Large #18 February 28, 2004 1158 South ridge Court Concord, CA 94518 BACKGROUND: The Commission for Women was established to identify major economic, educational and social concerns of women in Contra Costa County, and to reach and inform all women on a _ variety of issues. The Commission consists of 26 members. The 10 Committee reviews nominations to the 20 At Large seats and their Alternate. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER f SIGNATURE(S): J HN GIOIA MARK DeSAULNIER ACTION OF BOARD ON A>igi is t 14, 2()n1 APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT none ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: NOES: SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED August 14, 2001 CONTACT: JULIE ENEA (925)335-1077 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CC: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE STAFF JULIE KELLEY,COMMISSION FOR WOMEN STAFF CLERK OF THE BOARD(MADDY BOOK) DEPUTY x ./ 4 Appointments to Commission for Women August 14, 2001 Internal Operations Committee The Internal Operations Committee approved the appointment of the above individuals at its August 6, 2001 meeting with and requested that the Commission contact the Supervisorial District offices in East and West County to increase recruitment in those areas. Wlt.r.lnhA B. WALKER, M. D. OFFICE OF THE HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR � DIRECTOR 20 Allen Street CONTRA COSTA Martinez, California 94553-3191 HEALTH SERVICES Ph (925) Fax(925)370-5098 Date: July 20, 2001 To: Internal Operations Committee . V From: Julie Kelley, Staff Contra Costa Commis ion for Women Re: Recommendation to Fill Vacant Seats Contra Costa Commission for Women There are currently four At-Large vacant seats on the Contra Costa Commission for Women. The Commission solicited applications throughout Contra Costa County and interviews were held. At their July 18 meeting, the Commission unanimously voted to recommended to the IO Committee the appointment of the following women to the Commission: # Name Geographic Area Race/Ethnicity Occupation Lives/Works 1 Jayne Faria Martinez White Train Operator At-Large Seat#8 2 Dominique Nguyen Concord Asian Vice President/ At-Large Seat#12 Systems Mgr. 3 Laurie Phillips Lafayette White Attorney At-Large Seat#13 4 Nicole Souza Concord White Social Worker At-Large Seat#18 Attached are the applications submitted by these four women. If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please do not hesitate to call me at 370-5055. Attachments CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECEIVED JUL 2 6 2001 OFFICE OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR • Contra Costa Community Substance Abuse Services Contra Costa Emergency Medical Services Contra Costa Environmental Health • Contra Costa Health Plan • Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Programs •Contra Costa Mental Health • Contra Costa Public Health • Contra Costa Regional Medical Center • Contra Costa Health Centers Contra Costa Commission for Women 20 Allen Street Martinez, CA 94553 925-370-5149 Fax: 925-370-5098 www.womenscommission.com Commissioner Application Name: J a �e' ra( ICJ Address: q q l bun-tru L J.X - --- - - Home Phone:qa°S-n-o S - Id,15 Work Phone:Q5- (989— 8 2 2 0 Fax Number: Email address: Occupation: [, Present Employment: fl Education: 5o JAod, Lk Professional and Fraternal Memberships(including any officers held): 0.0, L ke fil ' 8u I r` N4 ks,(A,ni I Zi�l 01 1(' hk — C Co mr u-bU - 1. How did you hear about the CCCW? Sun anct -k I el-)4af\6 2. What experience, if any, do you have with county commissions? U�-L6 bf 3. Do you have any experience/skills in any of the following areas? La AC10)X') Government Community Services Accounting Health _Graphic Arts ✓ Education V/ Fundraising , V Public Relations Finance ,Computer VHuman Services Other: 4. Please give details as to your area(s)of expertise. Eve 1)± O,Q-bf-CU it �AAI-d s (I �, PoLdl 5. Do you serve on Board o�Direc�rus tees If so, which ones? C'JC� L bc), ,� 6. Have you had any board orientation and/or training? 7. Are you involved in any other community organizations or activities? If so, which ones? N( yar 1_15 eS a- exT UGCA lgjlq+n QA L 8. Why do you want to serve on the CCCW? T,-) 11_..1;.10 vy= Women and S 9. Would you be willing to participate in the annual all-day planning retreat? c7 FEEL FREE TO ATTACH RESUME The Commissioner assures that all action of the organization further our mission to improve economic status, social welfare, and overall quality of life for women in Contra Costa County. Contra Costa Commission for Women 20 Allen Street Martinez, CA 94553 925-370-5149 fax: 925-370-5098 www.womensconunission.com Commissioner Application Name: Dominique Nguyen Address: 4029 Browning Drive, Concord, CA 94518 Home Phone: 925-798-3070 Work Phone: 675-4711 Fax Number: 925-675-2979 Email: domininique.v.nguyengbankofamerica.com or micromatic@aol.com Occupation: Vice President/ Systems Manager Present Employment: Bank of America Education: Doctor of Philosophy-Management Information Systems Professional and Fraternal Memberships(including any offices held): Bank of America's Global Systems' Associates Advisory Council member Bank of America's Wireless Technology Architecture member Team Bank of America East Bay Environmental Network' officer 1. How did you hear about the CCCW? From the San Francisco Chronicle 2. What experience, if any, do you have with county commissions? None. 3. Do you have any experience/skills in any of the following areas? _Law _Government _x_Community Services _Accounting —Health _Graphic Arts Education _Fundraising _x_Public Relations Finance x_Computer _x Human Services Other: 4. Please give details as to your area of expertise. I have been in the field of Information Technology for 15 years. I have extensive knowledge in the area of managing technical personnel, human resource issues and problems, project planning and management, technical problem resolution, budget planning, and vendor relations and management. 5. Do you serve on any Board of Directors/Trustees? If so, which ones? No. 6. Have you had any board orientation and/or training? No. But I believe the experience can be obtained through observation and practice when invovled. Are you involved in any other community organizations or activities? If so, which ones? Not yet, but I hope to be able to serve on the CCCW. 8. Why do you want to serve on the CCCW? I have a strong interested in women issues and problems. To serve on the CCCW will enable me to get involved in community services and contribute to the community that I live in. I also hope to make use of my experience in the private sector when serving on the CCCW board. 9. Would you be willing to participate in the annual all-day planning retreat? Yes, I would. FEEL FREE TO ATTACH RESUME - Resume is attached. The Commissioner assures that all action of the organization further our mission to improve economic status, social welfare, and overall quality of life for women in Contra Costa County. Dominique Nguyen NN ork phone: 925-67-5-4711 4020 Brow ring Drive I-Ionic phone: 925-798-3070 Concord. CA 94518 E-11ail: Micromatic a aol.com Objective Have a strong desire to contribute to community service. Seeking a position on the Contra Costa Commission for Women to enable me to contribute to the process of identifying major economic,educational,and social concerns of women in Contra Costa County,and to reach and inform all women on a variety of issues. Experience Summan- • A self-starter,self-motivated,and dedicated professional with proven track record in systems and project management delivery. • Experience in personnel management and problem solving. • Experience in inter-department matrix management. Have always been interested in issues relating to the well-being of women and people as a whole. Had been involved in the past to serve as a volunteer in the U.S.government effort of Vietnamese refugee settlement and various other social services. Employment History 1985— Present: Bank of America, California 1988-Present: Systems Manger • Holding a variety of management positions in Information Technology at Bank of America. Responsible for projects budgeting,planning,and execution using a variety of platforms and technologies. 1985-1988: Technical Lead • Led a number of development efforts using a variety of technical platforms • Responsible for resource allocation and assignment to ensure projects'quality and on-time delivery. 1984-1985 Wells Fargo Bank, California Consumer Loan System-Systems Analyst • Responsible for the development and maintenance of a Consumer Loan Product system. 1983-1984: Bank of America, California Agri-Business Planning System—Senior Systems Analyst • Responsible for quality insurance of system specialized in Agriculture Management Information. 1979-1983: Electronic Data Services (EDS), California Blue Shield Account-Systems Engineer • Responsible for the software development in the Health Care industry. Don illique N(FuNC'll N1or•kphone: 92-5-675-4711 4029 BroHning Drive home phone: 925-798-3070 Concord. CA 94518 E-Mail: Nlicromatira aol.com Education • Ph.D.-Management Information Systems—Columbus University • Master of Science-Library and Information Science—University of California,Berkley • Business Courses-Master of Science at the American Graduate School of International Management- Arizona • Bachelor of Science-Political Science—Dominican College of San Rafael,Minor in French Awards and Recognition for Accomplishment • Bank of America's Management Recognition and Reward every year since 1985. • Bank of America's Management Key-Contributor Reward every year since 1996. • Bank of America's Volunteer Network participation 1996. • Bank of America's User's Quality of Service Award 1997. • Bank of America's Customer Service Recognition 1998. • Bank of America's Leadership Model Award 1999. Current activity and involvement • Bank of America's Global Systems'Associates Advisory Council member. • Bank of America's Wireless Technology Architecture member. • Bank of America's East Bay Environmental Network Laurie Phillips Attorney at Law 26 Crest Road Lafayette, CA 94549 (925)283-9913 Fax: (925)283-9917 lauriephil®hotmail.com 5/22/01 To: Linda Douglas Affiliation Contra Costa Commission for Women Facsimile Number: 925-370-5098 From: Laurie Phillips Pages (incl.cover): G Message: Please find enclosed my application and resume. -- oc o n Contra Costa Commission for Women 20 Allen Street Martinez,CA 94553 925-3705149 fax: 925-370-5098 www.womenscommission.conl Commissioner Application Name: Laurie P. Phillips Address: 26 Crest Rd. Lafayette CA 94549 Home Phone: 925-283-9913 Work Phone: same Fax Number: 925-283-9917 Email: lauriephil®hotmail.com Occupation: Attorney Present Employment: Legal Consultant/Services to Bay Area companies Education: Cornell University (BA 1978), Univ, of Pennsylvania Law School OD 1981) Professional and Fraternal Memberships (including any offices held): CA and Contra Costa County Bar Associations Lafayette Arts&Science Foundation,Director,Secretary,Recruitment Chair The College Preparatory School,Parent Board,Secretary, Director Cornell Alumni Association of Northern California,Director,Counsel Stanley Middle School,Co-Chair,Career Day 2001 1. How did you hear about the CCCW? Newspaper 2. What experience,if any, do you have with county commissions? None 3. Do you have any experience/skills in any of the following areas? Law _X_Government _Community Services _ Accounting Health _Graphic Arts _X Education _X_Fundraising Public Relations Finance _Computer Human Services Other. Please give details as to your area of expertise. I am a Labor and Employment Law attorney, specializing in sex, race, age and disability discrimination and harassment,wrongful termination,and wage/hour disputes. I also teach courses in these subject areas at UC Berkeley Extension. 1 provide legal training to Ray area companies through the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District and the Diablo Valley College Regional Alliance. 4 Do you serve on any Board of Directors/Trustees? If so,which ones? Lafayette Arts & Science Foundation, Cornell Alumni Association of Northern California,The College Preparatory School Parent Board 5. Have you had any board orientation and/or training? 1 lands -on experience in above capacities 6. Are you involved in any other community organizations or activities? If so, which ones? Boy Scouts (Troop 204),Girl Scouts(Troop 1416) 7. Why do you want to serve on the CCCW? Through my legal practice, I have become very interested in legislation that affects the economic: and workplace status of women I would like to be in a position that allows me to influence or support such public policy. As the mother of a young daughter, I am also interested in issues involving girls in careers and education. 8. Would you be willing to participate in the annual all-day planning retreat? Yes FEEL FREE TO ATTACH RESUME See attached resume The Commissioner assures that all action of the organization further our mission to improve economic status,social welfare, and overall quality of life fur women in Contra Costa County. LAURIE P. PHILLIPS Attorney at Law 26 Crest Road Lafayette, California 94549 (925) 283-9913 (tel) (925) 283-9917(fax) Education University of Pennsylvania Law School J. D. (May 1981) Cornell University Bachelor of Arts(May 1978),English Major cum laude and with Distinction in all subjects Phi Beta Kappa Society Admission California and New York Bars Professional Labor&Employment Law Attorney,Contract Corporate Legal Services Experience 1994 to present Federated Department Stores Legal Department-San Francisco August 1999 to April 2000,September 1998 to November 1998 American Protective Services Legal Department-Oakland January 1997 to July 1998;August 1996 to December 1996 Levi Strauss cit Company Legal Department-San Francisco October 1995 to May 1996 Wells Fargo Bank Legal Department-San Francisco October 1994 to February 1995 Advise management on labor and employment law issues arising from daily business operations and employment practices;draft and review employment manuals,policies,compensation plans and contracts;handle sexual harassment, discrimination,wrongful termination,wage and hour,disability and other types of employment-related complaints;manage outside litigation;resolve cases through alternate dispute resolution. Assistant General Counsel-January 1985 to July 1988 First Federal Savings and Loan Association-Rochester, New York Served as chief legal counsel to the Departments of Human Resources,Pension and Benefits,and Insurance Administration Drafted and reviewed employment manuals,policies and contracts;handled age,race and sex discrimination claims; ' rV'A, ,A -11 47)c;7Mcig17 96x P.05 represented the employer in wage and hour administrative proceedings;and counseled management on personnel operations and insurance risk analysis. Senior Staff Attorney-February 1984 to January 1985 Fust Federal Savings and Loan Association-Rochester, New York Served as legal counsel to the Departments of Human Resources,Pension and Benefits,Residential Real Estate and Lending,Commercial Mortgages and insurance Administration Associate-September 1981 to February 1984 Nixon,Hargrave,Devans&Doyle (now Nixon Peabody)-Rochester,New York National law firm with diverse practice and major corporate clients Teaching Labor and Employment Law Instructor Experience Spring 1999 to present Instructor,"Leo Aspects of Human Resource Management," "Employment Law," UC Berkeley Extension,Human Resources Certificate Program Fall 1998,Summer 1997,Summer 1996,Fall 1995 California State University,Hayward-Extenidon Division(Paralegal Program) Instructor,"Employment Law" Legal Trainer-presented seminars on various employment law topics for Federated Department Stores,Diablo Valley College Regional Alliance,Chabot- Las Positas Community College District,American Protective Services and First Federal Savings and Loan Community Contra Costa County Bar Association Activities Cornell Alumni Association of Northern California- Director,Counsel Lafayette Arts&Science Foundation-Director The College Preparatory School,Parent Board Contra Costa Commission for Women 20 Allen Street Martinez,CA 94553 925-370-5149 Fax: 925-370-5098 www.womenscommission.com Commissioner Application Name: Nicole Souza Address: 1158 Southridge Court, Concord, CA 94518 Home Phone: (925)798-0403 Work Phone: (510) 268-2049 Fax Number: Email address: souzana(cDcws.state.ca.us Occupation: Social Worker Present Employment: Alameda County Department of Children & Family Services Education: Masters of Social Worker, Bachelor of Arts-Psychology Professional and Fraternal Memberships(including any offices held): National Association of Social Workers 1. How did you hear about the CCCW? Public Service Television and Newspaper 2. What experience, if any,do you have with county commissions? No experience 3. Do you have any experience/skills in any of the following areas? _Law _X-Government _Community Services Accounting _Health _Graphic Arts Education _Fundraising `Public Relations _Finance _Computer -,X-Human Services Other: 4. Please give details as to your area(s)of expertise. Please refer to attachment S. Do you serve on any Board of Directors/Trustees? If so, which ones? Please refer to attachment 6. Have you had any board orientation and/or training? No formal training 7. Are you involved in any other community organizations or activities? If so, which No ones? 8. Why do you want to serve on the CCCW? Please refer to attachment 9. Would you be willing to participate in the annual all-day planning retreat? Yes FEEL FREE TO ATTACH RESUME The Commissioner assures that all action of the organization further our mission to improve economic status, social welfare, and overall quality of life for women in Contra Costa County. Que$tion 4 Please give details of your area(s) of expertise. Answer Government I am familiar with county government systems and have been employed as a Child Welfare Worker for the Department of Children and Family Services by three counties in California including Alameda, Santa Clara and Los Angeles over the past six years. My core responsibilities are to investigate referrals of child abuse and/or neglect and make recommendations to the juvenile court for children's protection. I routinely advocate for government services including Social Security assistance, CalWorks, MediCal, Housing Authority services, mental health services and the juvenile justice system in an effort to assist families who are involved with protective services. The primary goal of my job.is to ensure the safety of children and preserve the family unit by offering help to disadvantaged women. Fundraising While employed as a graduate intern with El Nido Family Centers, a nonprofit organization in Los Angeles County that provides services to pregnant and parenting teens and their families, I organized several fundraising events over the course of two years. The special events included planning and implementing two silent auctions that included a High Tea and art gala at an artist colony and a day at the theatre with the Riverdance Production. Both events were successful in raising funds for programs to help pregnant and parenting teens and their families. Human Services Involvement in human services has always been a major theme in my life. Six years ago, I volunteered for Contra Costa County Department of Children and Family Services as an assistant to Child Welfare Workers. In that capacity, I supervised and coordinated visits for children and their families, transported children to various appointments and testified as an advocate for children's rights in the juvenile court. I have dedicated my career to social welfare in an effort to improve the quality of life for those I am fortunate enough to serve and to advocate on behalf of those who do not have a voice of their own, often disenfranchised women and children. Question 5 Do you serve on any Board of Directors/Trustees? If so, which ones? Answer At the present time I do not serve on any Board of Directors/Trustees. While employed at El Nido Family Centers I was a member of the Board of Directors where I gained experience as an active participant on committees. I collaborated with other board members to create a new strategic plan for the Agency, evaluated programs, made funding decisions based on the needs of the community and organized both fundraising and special events. I was also involved in community outreach that included soliciting the participation of local government officials in such activities as ribbon cutting ceremonies at new sites, health fairs and pregnancy prevention programs. Question 8 Why do you want to serve on the CCCW? Answer My membership in the community of Contra Costa County began 29 years ago, when I was born at Delta Memorial Hospital in Antioch. I was raised in the beautiful expanse of this ever-changing county throughout my adolescence. I moved away for educational purposes for a brief period to San Diego and Los Angeles. Now that I have reached the time in my life to settle down, I unequivocally chose Contra Costa as the place to continue to plant my roots. I feel a sense of responsibility to actively improve our growing East Bay Area in order to create positive changes that meet the needs of the vast number.of cultural, generational, and socioeconomic differences of the women that comprise our community. I believe that addressing the needs of women in our community and influencing positive new directions is just as important as preserving some of the unique qualities of our county that make women and their families feel welcome. As a social worker, I believe it is my civic responsibility to ensure social equity to all community members including disenfranchised women. I have dedicated my professional career to the protection of children which translates into helping parents make positive changes in their own lives by accessing resources that help stabilize families and encourage women to realize their own self-worth. I understand the need to address a spectrum of political issues in order to acquire resources that are necessary to help those who are disadvantaged. In summary, my commitment to the Commission for Women is not only an opportunity to enrich my own life but to improve the lives of others in this community. I believe that racial, religious and cultural tolerance and compassion for those in need are values that every community must consciously embrace in an effort to recognize each members' value and ensure their safety. NICOLE M. SOUZA 1158 Southridge Court Concord, CA 94518 (925) 798-0403 EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Master of Social Work,Emphasis in Community Organizing,Planning and Administration, Subconcentration in Child Welfare,May 1997 SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Arts Psychology, 1994 EXPERIENCE Child Welfare Worker,Alameda County Social Services,Oakland,August 1997 to present • Investigate child abuse and perform removals from the home if necessary for protection Initiate the legal process after conducting an intensive investigation in a period of 48 hours • Determine the appropriate placement of children,explain the legal procedure to parents and children • File and present reports to the court,attorneys,and families while performing more assessments •Assist in crisis intervention by making referrals to community resources and coordinating appointments Social Work Intern,EI Nido Family Centers,Los Angeles,August 1996 loJuly 1997 •Compiled,analyzed,and reported on data used to improve staff development training • Organized community outreach events that included fundraising,political and media relations •Assisted in strategic planning for continued success of growing agency • Facilitated analysis and reported on program evaluation • Designed and developed gift giving event for fiscal development •Created and implemented emergency resources for staff and clients Social Work Intern,Department of Children and Family Services,Los Angeles,August 1995 to April 1996 • Performed comprehensive case management services for families in crisis • Created treatment plans for family preservation,reunification,and emergency response cases • Identified family strengths through biopscyhosocial assessment of the systems model of intervention •Coordinated multidisciplinary support services based on family needs Team Support Counselor, FamiliesFirst,Hercules,March 1995 to August 1995 •Administered intensive in-home supportive services for preservation of at-risk families •Collaborated with case management group to construct service plans for special needs children in treatment foster care homes and residential treatment centers •Counseled severely emotionally disturbed,developmentally delayed and physically disabled children Case Worker Aide,Department of Children Services,Contra Costa County,August 1994 to April 1995 • Negotiated communications between foster and biological parents and social workers • Supervised and coordinated visitations between biological parents and custodial children Developed positive rapport with ethnically diverse populations,provided support to children ACTIVITIES Member,National Association of Social Workers PERSONAL Outdoor sporting activities,spending time with family and friends,travel