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
  • Alexandra Taylor, Senior Director of Human Resources and Labor, San Diego Gas & Electric
  • Annie Taamilo, Deputy Division Chief, Employment Development Department
  • Betty Muñoz, Director of Human Resources, Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
  • Brisa L. Johnson, Executive Director, San Diego Black Worker Center
  • Carol Kim (Secretary), Business Manager, San Diego County Building and Construction Trades Council 
  • Chris Graham, Ed.D., Executive Vice President, Workforce and Community Education, National University
  • Caroline Smith, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, 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 (WDB Vice-Chair), Senior Manager, Public Policy and Economic Graph, LinkedIn
  • Gina Lee, Program Manager, San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council
  • Jamie Gardner (WDB Chair), Director of People Operations, Watkins Wellness
  • Jeff Noyes, Regional Director, Department of Rehabilitation
  • Jim Gruny, Col., Ret. – USMC, Community Liaison Officer, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego
  • Karin Yates, Senior Director, Global Human Resources, ASML
  • Kevin Johnson, Training Director/CFO, San Diego & Imperial County Electrical Training Institute
  • Kurling Robinson, Founder, Fōkcus
  • Matt Doyle (Treasurer), 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 Member, City of San Diego
Members
  • Paloma Aguirre, Supervisor, County of San Diego
  • Henry Foster III, Council Member, City of San Diego
  • James McConchie, Vice President, Collaborative Impact, United Way of San Diego

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 Member, City of San Diego
  • Carol Kim (WDB Secretary), Business Manager, San Diego County Building and Construction Trades Council
  • Henry Foster III, Council Member, City of San Diego
  • Jamie Gardner (WDB Chair), Director of People Operations, Watkins Wellness
  • Kurling Robinson, Founder, Fōkcus