Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Planning Commission 2019 Interviews____________________________________________________________________________________ FOR CITY CLERK ONLY File Number: 9-2-6 Council Meeting: 6/10/2019 Disposition: Appointed Shingai Samudzi Reappointed Mark Lubamersky Special Meeting Agenda Item No: 1 Meeting Date: June 10, 2019 TOPIC: Planning Commission Interviews SUBJECT: INTERVIEW APPLICANTS AND CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO FILL TWO FOUR-YEAR TERMS TO THE END OF JUNE 2023 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TERM OF JOHN ‘JACK’ ROBERTSON AND MARK LUBAMERSKY RECOMMENDATION: Interview the following applicants and make appointments to the Planning Commission: BACKGROUND: At the meeting of March 18, 2019, the City Council called for applications for the Planning Commission to fill two four-year terms to the end of June 2023 due to the expiration of terms of John ‘Jack’ Robertson and Mark Lubamersky. Three (3) applications were received in the City Clerk’s Office by the deadline of Tuesday, April 9, 2019, and incumbent John ‘Jack’ Robertson did not reapply. Due to the low number of applications received, the City Clerk’s office extended the deadline to Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Seven (7) applications were received by the extended deadline of Wednesday, May 8, 2019. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The call for applications for the Planning Commission was advertised in Snapshot (the City Manager’s e-newsletter), the City website, Nextdoor and Facebook social media platforms. FISCAL IMPACT: SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City Manager Approval: _____________ Name Elias Hill Gerald Fraser Mark Lubamersky Shingai Samudzi Stuart Watson Torina Wilson Ellis Simmons SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Interview applicants and make appointments. ATTACHMENTS 1. Seven (7) applications 2. Municipal Code Section 2.16.040 (Planning Commission) Submit Date: Apr 02, 2019 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Primary Phone Alternate Phone Employer Job Title City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Question applies to Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development & Affordable Housing,Design Review Board,Planning Commission The deadline for filing applications is Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office. Which Boards would you like to apply for? Planning Commission: Submitted Are you a resident of San Rafael Yes No Business Address 100 Pine Street, 25th Floor San Francisco, CA 94111 How did you learn about this vacancy? * City Council Agenda Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? Professionally, I work with federal, state, and local departments/agencies to better serve constituents through operational and technological improvements. Most recently, I engaged in a pro bono capacity with the San Francisco Department of Police Accountability to provide an end-to-end analysis of operations and initiative prioritization, including execution of "quick hits" initiatives and key results measurements. Elias D Hill San Rafael CA 94901 Less than 1 year Slalom LLC Client Service Partner Elias D Hill Page 1 of 3 Upload a Resume List any civic organizations of which you are a member: I am not currently active in any civic organizations. In the past: Boy Scouts of America, Volunteer Golden Gate Breakfast Club, Member Education: BS Nuclear Engineering, UC Berkeley Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I believe in the role of the San Rafael Planning Commission to advise the Council on land use and property development issues, and to ensure that new development is consistent with the interests and values of the community. In the capacity of a commissioner, I would bring experience with building strategic roadmaps and data-driven decision making, including initiative prioritization and strong consideration for technology as it relates to planning. San Rafael is a special community, standing apart even from neighboring Marin communities: it is the largest and oldest city, has a wide range of socioeconomic populations, a vibrant downtown, and geographic diversity and beauty. Above all, I recognize the strong leadership in this community as one of its most compelling assets. The leadership's consistent support of public transit, public safety, and progressive policies on homelessness make me proud to be a resident of San Rafael. As we look to the future, the balance of many aspects including affordable housing, business, aesthetic, safety, and transportation will require good judgment and well- articulated, data-driven analysis. Ultimately, all decisions must ensure that the community's best interests are met. I have a strong background in public speaking, providing critical analysis and asking/answering tough questions, all of which I believe are minimal requirements for this position. I understand the criticality of the planning decisions that stand before our community. If selected to serve as a commissioner, I would work to ensure that our community is provided the very best service and that our Planning Division and Council have the support they need now and in the future. Thank you for your consideration, Eli Hill Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: Professionally, I am engaged with public sector customers throughout California and the federal government; none currently in Marin County. My father serves as a director for Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. If any conflicts arise, I would follow ethics guidelines and, if appropriate, recuse myself from proceedings. Question applies to Design Review Board,Park and Recreation Commission,Planning Commission NOTE: All Design Review Board, Planning Commission and Park & Recreation Commission members are required to file Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Statements, which are open to public review. [Resolution # 12129] Demographics (Optional) Eli_Hill_-_Resume.pdf Elias D Hill Page 2 of 3 The demographic information you choose to provide is VOLUNTARY and OPTIONAL and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. This information will be considered confidential, kept separate from your application and will not be used for evaluating applications or making appointments. The City of San Rafael will use this information solely to conduct research and compile statistical reports regarding the composition of its Board and Commission applicants. Ethnicity: To which gender to your most identify? How old are you? Elias D Hill Page 3 of 3 Eli Hill, Client Service Partner, Public Sector Summary Eli is an industry-recognized leader with 20+ years of experience successfully engaging with large enterprises to deliver mission-critical outcomes. Eli Hill brings strong public sector professional services capability across federal, state, and local levels. He has a track record of delivering high-value outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement. As a Public Sector leader at Slalom, he is dedicated to partnering with public sector customers across the Northern California region to tackle big challenges with Slalom’s best thinking and people. He is known for building partnerships and value-oriented delivery, focused on bringing out the best of the customer’s internal talent. Areas of Expertise Industries • Program Management • Project Management • Engagement Leadership • Vendor Selection • Vendor Management • Technology Architecture • Identity and Access Management • Routing and Switching • Messaging and Collaboration • Cybersecurity Technology • Public Sector (Federal / State / Local) • Utilities • Media • Private Equity • Retail • Life Sciences Professional Experience Highlights Relevant Consulting Projects Engagement Leader – Public Sector (Justice), Complainant Improvement Project Engagement Leader – Utilities, Cloud Services Transformation Technology Leader – Utilities, Next Generation Enterprise Security Technology Leader – Utilities, Critical Infrastructure Protection Upgrade Engagement Leader – Utilities, Collaboration Platform Upgrade and Migration Lead Architect – Public Sector (Justice) Enterprise Collaboration Consolidation Lead Architect – Public Sector (Defense), Finance and Accounting Service Divestiture Lead Architect – Public Sector (State), Centralized Shared Services Standup Company History Client Partner – Slalom, San Francisco, CA, 2011 – present Solutions Architect – Quest Public Sector, Rockland, MD, 2009 – 2011 Solutions Architect – Janalent, Los Angeles, NV, 2007 – 2009 Sr Consultant – CorpInfo, Los Angeles, CA, 2005 – 2007 Sr Consultant – Corevera, San Francisco, CA, 2004 – 2005 Sr Network Engineer – Micromenders, San Francisco, CA, 1999 – 2004 Detailed Professional Experience Slalom, San Francisco, CA, 2011 – present Slalom is a modern consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and business transformation. In 27 cities across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, our teams have autonomy to move fast and do what’s right. They’re backed by seven regional innovation hubs, a global culture of collaboration, and partnerships with the world’s top technology providers. Engagement Lead — PS (Justice), Case Management Capacity Building The San Francisco Department of Police Accountability was looking to expand capacity and improve efficiency related to its case management functions. The organization needed to clearly understand and address the root cause of challenges impacting capacity and efficiency across functional areas. As Engagement lead, Eli worked directly with the Director to ensure alignment with department objectives. • Led an effort to understand and map the end-to-end experience of client staff and customers as they engage with the client organization • Captured critical pain points and facilitated workshops to co-create and prioritize solutions • Developed recommendations for improvement Engagement Leader — Utilities, Cloud Services Transformation A large west coast utility continued to host email on internally managed platform for 35,000 people. The organization was trying to determine the best way to optimize costs, capabilities, and regulatory requirements, including retention and cybersecurity. As engagement leader, Eli was accountable for outcomes. • Established business case to migrate data and services from on-premise to the cloud • Managed team that designed and implemented technology architecture • Managed team that developed and executed the enterprise migration plan • Reported weekly to the executive steering committee • Delivered engagement successfully within budget and time Technology Leader — Utilities, Next Generation Enterprise Security A large utility had traditional network security infrastructure to manage access to critical systems. The technology leadership was considering various approaches to manage increasing preva lence of cybersecurity threats. As technology leader, Eli assembled/distilled requirements, developed solution options/recommendations, and designed /implemented the overall solution. • Developed and delivered selection process among five (5) vendors; presented to IT steering committee for approval of recommendations • Design and implemented enterprise-wide network security solution to achieve compliance for Bulk Electric System (BES) Cyber Systems (BCS) • Managed engineering team to configure and operation alize the solution Technology Leader — Utilities, Critical Infrastructure Protection Upgrade A large electric utility needed to achieve compliance with new NERC requirements or face daily fines. In order to succeed, a multi-functional program was established with focus on technology, process, and change management. In the technology track, a portfolio of projects was established to remediate capability gaps. Eli successfully managed the technology portfolio. • Developed and maintained technology portfolio prioritization, status, and execution • Managed architecture team to deliver 26 solutions as part of the technology portfolio • Coordinated directly with the process and change management leads to ensure cohesive approach to achieving required outcomes Engagement Leader — Utilities, Collaboration Platform Upgrade and Migration A large utility had an enterprise collaboration platform that was not optimized for search and could not meet required restoration timeframe in the event of a disaster. Left alone, the organization would be unable to leverage the platform as it did not meet mandatory requirements. Eli, as Engagement Leader, was accountable for the project outcomes. • Performed an assessment on existing collaboration services and developed the business case for a new platform • Established enterprise-wide change management network to engage stakeholders across the organization • Designed and implemented new system, migrated content and services, • Delivered enhanced search capability, met recovery-time- and recover-point-objectives, configured responsive design, and redesigned site branding • Delivered outcomes on-time/on-budget Quest Software, Public Sector, Rockland, MD, 2009 – 2011 Founded in 1987, Quest Software is a global software company providing solutions to 130,000 companies across 100 countries, including 95% of the Fortune 500 and 90% of the Global 1000. Areas of focus include management and protection of data, support for hybrid environments, capabilities to track all network-connected devices, and achieve compliance and governance of identities across the enterprise. The Public Sector Professional Services Organization is a subsidiary of Quest Software that exclusively serves United States federal, state, and local government entities. Lead Architect — Public Sector (Justice) Technology Services Consolidation The Department of Justice (100,000+ employees) includes several agencies including the FBI, the DEA, and the ATF. Each agency had stood up its own IT infrastructure for identity and messaging services disallowing centralized management. It was decided to centralize these functions. As Lead Architect, Eli was responsible for solution outcomes. • Designed and implemented the migration infrastructure to support volume and resiliency requirements • Managed the process definition and communications with agency liaisons and central operations team • Met regularly with department officials to provide status updates • Delivered outcomes on-time/on-budget Lead Architect — Public Sector (Defense), Finance and Accounting Service Divestiture The Marine Corps determined that its finance and accounting function be divested from the main Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) agency. Due to constraints, the engagement needed to be executed inside of one month. As Lead Architect, Eli was responsible for solution outcomes. • Designed and implemented the migration infrastructure to support the divestiture • Worked directly with military personnel to ensure that the defined process was supported • Delivered outcomes on-time/on-budget Lead Architect — Public Sector (State), Centralized Shared Services Standup A large state prison system was in receivership due to failure to adequately meet prisoner medical needs. As a result, prison healthcare personnel and resources were to be transitioned to a divested organization under new management, as prescribed by the receiver. As part of this transition, technology identities and resources were considered in -scope. As Lead Architect, Eli was responsible for solution outcomes. • Performed an assessment on existing technology services and developed the business case for shared-services model • Designed and implemented the proposed systems and governance in support of a shared- services approach • Delivered outcomes on-time/on-budget Education Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Engineering University of California at Berkeley – College of Engineering Certifications, Affiliations, and Recognitions • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) #7048 (Emeritus) • Security+ • Top Secret Security Clearance (inactive) • CPR/First Aid/AED Certification Submit Date: Apr 09, 2019 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Primary Phone Alternate Phone Employer Job Title City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Question applies to Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development & Affordable Housing,Design Review Board,Planning Commission The deadline for filing applications is Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office. Which Boards would you like to apply for? Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development & Affordable Housing: Submitted Design Review Board: Submitted Planning Commission: Submitted Are you a resident of San Rafael Yes No Business Address N.A. How did you learn about this vacancy? * NextDoor Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? Yes Ellis G Simmons San Rafael CA 94901 1 Retired Ellis G Simmons Page 1 of 3 Upload a Resume List any civic organizations of which you are a member: 1. Vice President of Board - Community Action Marin 2. Board - LITA (nonprofit providing volunteer services to elderly in facilities) 3. Elder - Presbyterian Church of Novato Education: 1. BA - Rice University (political science) 2. Masters in Community & Regional Planning - University of Rhode Island 3. PhD - Urban Planning - UCLA Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I had a 45 year career in urban planning and finance of low income housing. I retired in 2012. After the death of my wife in 2014 and a period of recovery, I decided to re-engage in organizations providing services to disadvantaged communities. I am now interested in serving in an area where I can apply my experience more directly. Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: I am unaware of any potential areas of conflict of interest. Question applies to Design Review Board,Park and Recreation Commission,Planning Commission NOTE: All Design Review Board, Planning Commission and Park & Recreation Commission members are required to file Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Statements, which are open to public review. [Resolution # 12129] Demographics (Optional) The demographic information you choose to provide is VOLUNTARY and OPTIONAL and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. This information will be considered confidential, kept separate from your application and will not be used for evaluating applications or making appointments. The City of San Rafael will use this information solely to conduct research and compile statistical reports regarding the composition of its Board and Commission applicants. Ethnicity: To which gender to your most identify? EGS_Resume_4-8-19.doc Ellis G Simmons Page 2 of 3 How old are you? Ellis G Simmons Page 3 of 3 ELLIS G. JOE SIMMONS SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA 94901 PROFESSIONAL POSTIONS Senior Lender; Enterprise Community Loan Fund: Financial Intermediary and Service Provider in Community Development and Affordable Housing; San Francisco; 1998-2012 Responsibilities included overseeing the lending activities of field offices in the western U.S. Duties included oversight of underwriting; marketing of lending programs and services; and including the provision of training and technical assistance to developing non-profits and public agencies providing housing and facilities for low-income and special needs populations. Chief Lending Officer; The Low Income Housing Fund (LIHF); Financial Intermediary and Lender for Community Development; San Francisco; 1995-1998 As head of lending, responsibilities included supervision of staff in the underwriting of loans in the organization’s three offices (San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York), and management of the loan portfolio. Other duties included marketing of LIHF programs, as well as interaction with other management staff in the design and implementation of new programs and financing vehicles; service delivery systems, fund development; and on- going improvement of management structure. Principal; The Simmons Group, Real Estate Advisory and Investment Services; San Francisco; 1990-95 Clients were public agencies, non-profit and private developers; projects included strategic planning and management of institutional real estate assets, market and feasibility analysis, particularly affordable and special needs housing, assisting in the acquisition and disposition of property, managing the entitlement process for clients and arranging the formation of joint ventures and financial partnerships. A significant assignment involved management of the acquisition and disposition of properties for the San Francisco Unified School District. Principal; Sedway Simmons and Associates; Real Estate Advisory Services; San Francisco; 1988-1990 Investment analysis, market studies, management of approvals process and appraisal services were provided to public agencies, non-profit entities, developers and asset managers and lenders. The firm also specialized in assisting public entities in the development of housing plans and programs. Responsibilities included marketing the firm’s services and management of the professional staff. President; Shelter Capital Corporation; Real Estate Investment and Development; San Francisco; 1983 -1988 SCC was a joint venture partner in the purchase, development and management of properties for limited partnerships, with an emphasis on tax exempt and other subsidized projects serving low-income and special needs communities. A specific affordable housing project was the development of 200 units, and involved project planning, site acquisition, government entitlements, debt and equity financing construction and rent -up. Another engagement involved the strategic planning for debt and equity financing for the conversion of a 2,000 -acre air force base to a multi-use site. As a consultant to a major investment banking firm, SCC assisted in the design and packaging of a $100 million taxable bond mortgage pool for FHA insured apartment projects. Vice President; Questor Associates; Real Estate Advisory Firm; San Francisco; 1981-1983 The firm conducted investment and market analyses for a broad range of public entities, asset managers, lenders and non-profit and private developers. Contracts included advising real estate investment trusts on proposed joint venture investments, the evaluation and revision of multi-family rehabilitation and construction loan programs for the California Housing Finance Agency, development of work -out plans for CHFA’s troubled projects, and provision of financial and economic analysis for the redevelopment of San Francisco’s Rincon-South Beach area. Assistant Vice President; First Interstate Mortgage Company; Denver; 1978-1981 2 Responsibilities included origination, processing and closing of loans for the reha bilitation and construction of income properties, with an emphasis on affordable housing. This required the development of close relationships with non-profit and private developers, as well as other lenders and governmental entities. Senior Planner; Marshall Kaplan, Gans and Kahn; Urban Planning Consultants; 1976-1978 The firm provided planning and real estate services nationwide. Engagements included development of a master plan and financing strategy for an Olympic Training Center in Baton Rouge; planning and economic analyses for several federally supported new town ventures, and design and implementation of neighborhood housing services programs in Dallas and Denver. Assistant Professor; Department of Urban and Regional Planning; Iowa State Universit y; Ames, Iowa; 1972-1974 Taught graduate and undergraduate courses on housing policy, real estate economic analysis and the development of community revitalization programs. Research included an assessment of the impact of Kansas City’s Crown Center development on the stability and re-investment climate of surrounding neighborhoods. Special Assistant to the Mayor; Denver; 1969-72 Responsibilities included the coordination of other city departments in planning for a proposed new town -in-town, a downtown cam pus for the University of Colorado. Other duties included the redevelopment of two inner -city neighborhoods, and representation of the Mayor with the media, community groups and federal/state agencies, as well as managing the City’s Neighborhood Planning Program. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Ph.D. (1980); University of California, Los Angeles (urban planning with specialization in real estate economics and public policy) Master of Community Planning (1968); University of Rhode Island Bachelor of Arts (1966); Rice University Real Estate Broker’s License; State of California BOARDS AND AFFILIATIONS Instructor; National Community Development Lending School (Federal Reserve Bank) Treasurer and Trustee; North Bay Rehabilitation Industries, a non-profit organization providing employment opportunities for the developmentally disabled; 1988-1993 Board of Directors; LITA (Love is the Answer); non-profit organization providing volunteer services to senior citizens in residential facilities in Marin County; 2017 – Vice President; Board of Directors; Community Action Marin; non-profit providing early childhood education and family assistance to low-income households in Marin; 2017 – Elder; Presbyterian Church of Novato; 2018 - Submit Date: May 08, 2019 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Primary Phone Alternate Phone Employer Job Title City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Question applies to Design Review Board,Planning Commission The deadline for filing applications is Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office. Which Boards would you like to apply for? Planning Commission: Submitted Are you a resident of San Rafael Yes No Business Address How did you learn about this vacancy? * NextDoor Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? Former Board member Canal Community Alliance 2002-2005. “Friend of CCA” 2005-2008 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: None active in volunteer work With Mill Valley Film. Volunteer Mountain Play Gerald R Fraser San rafael CA 94901 35 Retired Dentist Gerald R Fraser Page 1 of 2 Upload a Resume Education: Bachelor of Science, Doctor Dental Surgery Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Interested in growth planning, problems of housing and parking in the Canal area. Have special interest in functional and esthetic issues in regards to the harbor/Canal water way Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: None Question applies to Design Review Board,Park and Recreation Commission,Planning Commission NOTE: All Design Review Board, Planning Commission and Park & Recreation Commission members are required to file Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Statements, which are open to public review. [Resolution # 12129] Demographics (Optional) The demographic information you choose to provide is VOLUNTARY and OPTIONAL and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. This information will be considered confidential, kept separate from your application and will not be used for evaluating applications or making appointments. The City of San Rafael will use this information solely to conduct research and compile statistical reports regarding the composition of its Board and Commission applicants. Ethnicity: To which gender to your most identify? None Selected How old are you? None Selected Gerald R Fraser Page 2 of 2 Submit Date: Mar 27, 2019 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Primary Phone Alternate Phone Employer Job Title City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Question applies to Design Review Board,Planning Commission The deadline for filing applications is Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office. Which Boards would you like to apply for? Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development & Affordable Housing: Submitted Planning Commission: Submitted Are you a resident of San Rafael Yes No Business Address How did you learn about this vacancy? * NextDoor Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? Organized the Rising Star of Oakland award for social entrepreneurship Shingai Samudzi San Rafael CA 94901 2 Looker Data Scientist Shingai Samudzi Page 1 of 2 Upload a Resume List any civic organizations of which you are a member: Currently: Rotary Club of Oakland Formerly: Chamber of Commerce, Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, Columbia,MO Education: BS, Decision Science Carnegie Mellon University Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I have a deep passion for land use policy and urban planning, and have spent the past several years developing patented models for evaluating community needs in order to develop optimal public policy. Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: None Question applies to Design Review Board,Park and Recreation Commission,Planning Commission NOTE: All Design Review Board, Planning Commission and Park & Recreation Commission members are required to file Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Statements, which are open to public review. [Resolution # 12129] Demographics (Optional) The demographic information you choose to provide is VOLUNTARY and OPTIONAL and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. This information will be considered confidential, kept separate from your application and will not be used for evaluating applications or making appointments. The City of San Rafael will use this information solely to conduct research and compile statistical reports regarding the composition of its Board and Commission applicants. Ethnicity: None Selected To which gender to your most identify? None Selected How old are you? None Selected Profile.pdf Shingai Samudzi Page 2 of 2    Contact www.linkedin.com/in/shingai (LinkedIn) asoba.co (Company) Top Skills Product Development Data Analysis Cloud Computing Languages English (Native or Bilingual) French (Professional Working) Spanish (Limited Working) Honors-Awards Carnegie Scholarship HCI Innovator Award Publications The 10 Companies With The Happiest Young Professionals Driving Cost Effective Obesity Care Delivery With Wearable Technologies The Creator's Handbook Shingai Samudzi Data Science & Social Entrepreneurship San Francisco Bay Area Summary Connecting data science with meaningful social impact. Particularly interested in projects related to housing markets, food distribution, fintech, and access to health services Experience Looker Data Analyst Consultant February 2019 - Present  San Francisco, California Best-in-class business intelligence and data science platform. Working with enterprise clients to customize Looker and implement best data practices that deliver high quality business insights. Asoba Owner January 2018 - Present  San Rafael, California Research and development of value-based real estate investment strategies. Developing proprietary data models for finding undervalued markets with high growth potential, particularly in communities traditionally overlooked by investors. ProjectVision Founder, CEO May 2014 - November 2017 (3 years 7 months) Berkeley, CA Founder and lead engineer of a clinically validated patient engagement platform for chronic disease management. We developed machine learning models that helped care providers personalize interventions based on psycho- social factors. Kaiser Permanente Corporate Strategy  Page 1 of 3    February 2013 - July 2015 (2 years 6 months) Oakland, CA Co-founder of an internal startup tasked by the CEO to develop and implement the talent management model that will enable the company to retain its leadership position within the healthcare through the transformational shifts brought by ACA. Kaiser Permanente Innovation Technology Consultant June 2012 - July 2015 (3 years 2 months) San Francisco Bay Area Served as a bridge between internal business partners and Kaiser's technology stack to investigate technology solutions to business problems, build clinical technology workflows, and help improve business processes. Worked with a range of clinical specialties. Specialized in data integration, ETL, and workflow design. Cerner Corporation Software Designer July 2010 - June 2012 (2 years) Provided front-end (javascript) UX/UI design to help clinical groups customize Cerner's Millennium EMR platform. Won a Healthcare IT Innovator award for my ICU Flowsheet app design. Also played a key role in convincing senior executives to make heavy investment in Service Oriented Architecture in order to support a wide range of present and future mobile use cases. US Department of Health and Human Services Software Developer March 2010 - June 2010 (4 months) Washington D.C. Metro Area Developed a PHP app that converted PDFs into HTML pages. We used this to convert hundreds of PDFs with useful public health data into web pages that could be indexed by Google and more easily found by the public. BDA Global Technical Consultant January 2009 - March 2010 (1 year 3 months) Washington D.C. Metro Area Grant writing and consulting for federal and state level government contracts focused on Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations planning  Page 2 of 3    Footprint Zeroed LLC Co-Founder, CTO October 2009 - February 2010 (5 months) Washington D.C. Metro Area Making carbon offsets trading accessible for B2C consumers online Education Carnegie Mellon University BS, Decision Science, International Relations · (2004 - 2008) Sciences Po Aix Political Economy · (2007 - 2007) David H. Hickman High School  · (2001 - 2004) University of Oxford Politics, Philosophy, and Economics · (2003 - 2003)  Page 3 of 3 Submit Date: May 08, 2019 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Primary Phone Alternate Phone Employer Job Title City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Question applies to Design Review Board,Planning Commission The deadline for filing applications is Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office. Which Boards would you like to apply for? Planning Commission: Submitted Are you a resident of San Rafael Yes No Business Address How did you learn about this vacancy? * NextDoor Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? Volunteer efforts through church, some informal mentoring of high school bike racers and involvement in NICA, support of the Beta Theta Pi Leadership Foundation. Stuart D Watson SAN RAFAEL CA 94901 6 New Relic, Inc.Sales Manager Stuart D Watson Page 1 of 2 Upload a Resume List any civic organizations of which you are a member: Dolce Vita Cycling Team, MCBC, St. Paul's Episcopal church Education: B.S. in Business Administration from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? My wife and I really love this city that we've called home fro the last six year and hope to raise a family in. I'd like to start giving back to the community in a more concrete way and believe that serving on the planning commission would be a great way to do so. Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: We are home owners in San Rafael and that could possibly color my perspective, but no glaring conflicts of interest come to mind. Question applies to Design Review Board,Park and Recreation Commission,Planning Commission NOTE: All Design Review Board, Planning Commission and Park & Recreation Commission members are required to file Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Statements, which are open to public review. [Resolution # 12129] Demographics (Optional) The demographic information you choose to provide is VOLUNTARY and OPTIONAL and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. This information will be considered confidential, kept separate from your application and will not be used for evaluating applications or making appointments. The City of San Rafael will use this information solely to conduct research and compile statistical reports regarding the composition of its Board and Commission applicants. Ethnicity: None Selected To which gender to your most identify? None Selected How old are you? None Selected Stuart_Watson_s_CV.pdf Stuart D Watson Page 2 of 2 Stuart Watson San Rafael, CA 94901 EXPERIENCE Manager, Commercial Sales Development, New Relic; San Francisco, CA — July 2017-Present •Helped scale team from 8 to 35 and assisted in vetting three other leaders. •Raised per SDR closed won attribution from $43k/qtr to $111k/qtr (259% increase) and beat pipeline creation goals in 7/8 quarters. •Developed and implemented new interview process that sourced 34 hires, with only two employees lost to attrition to date. Account Executive, Mid-Market, New Relic; San Francisco, CA — December 2016-June 2017 •Achieved 123% of quota in new business quota and also exceeded renewal quota. Senior Account Executive, Glassdoor; Mill Valley, CA — January 2015-December 2016 •Carried quota of $725,000 selling our SaaS product for employers in the mid-market space (organizations with 576-2,999 employees). •Hit ramping quota during first year in role, was pacing over annual quota at time of exit. Account Executive, Glassdoor; Mill valley, CA — September 2013-January 2015 •Carried an annual quota of $382,000 selling our employer branding and recruiting product to new SMB customers. •Achieved 107% of annual quota. Business Development Manager, Shopatron (now Kibo Commerce); San Luis Obispo, CA — December 2012-September 2013 •Managed a book of new business for our ecommerce SaaS product. •Consistently beat quarterly quota. European Inside Sales Manager, Shopatron (now Kibo Commerce); Swindon, UK — January 2012- December 2012 •Successfully launched our go-to-market support strategy for EMEA. •Hired, trained, and managed a team of sales development representatives which generated and pursued leads for our European business development managers. Sales Associate, Shopatron (now Kibo Commerce) — March 2011-January 2012 •Generated and managed sales pipelines on behalf of our North American business development mangers. •Exceeded quota every month after ramping period and quickly became the top performing rep. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo — B.S. in Business Administration, 2009 SKILLS •Passionate about go-to-market and top of funnel sales strategy, along with mentoring and helping grow my reports' careers. •Beyond the workplace I'm a competitive amateur cyclist, a certified sailing instructor, voracious reader, and learning Spanish. Submit Date: May 10, 2019 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Primary Phone Alternate Phone Employer Job Title City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Question applies to Design Review Board,Planning Commission The deadline for filing applications is Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office. Which Boards would you like to apply for? Planning Commission: Submitted Are you a resident of San Rafael Yes No Business Address How did you learn about this vacancy? * Friend / Colleague Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? As a practicing planner in the Bay Area I am quite engaged in civic activities related to my profession. Since city planning, and civic participation in general, is my profession, I am not currently involved in extra-curricular civic activities. However, I have recently been looking at ways I can get more involved in the San Rafael community in particular and hope to increase my civic activity significantly. Torina N Wilson San Rafael CA 94903 ~2.5 PlaceWorks Environmental and Comprehensive Planner Torina N Wilson Page 1 of 3 Upload a Resume List any civic organizations of which you are a member: I am a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). AAUW is an organization that advances equity for women through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Beginning in June 2019 I will have a small role on the AAUW board, planning events aimed at fundraising money for scholarships for women, and advancing education for AAUW members in Marin County. Education: I have a Bachelors of Science in City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo. Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? There are several reasons I would like to serve on the Planning Commission. My family has lived in San Rafael for approximately 6 years ( I have only lived here approximately 2.5 years because I was gone for college), and I feel such an immense connection to this city that I am certain it is my forever home. San Rafael is a dynamic and exciting place, with so much potential to become even greater. I believe that my youthful energy, my unique perspective, and my education and professional experience in City Planning, means I am an extremely well-rounded individual who can thrive in such a position. I hope for a chance to make this city that I love so much, even better. Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: I currently work for PlaceWorks, who is a subconsultant hired by the City of San Rafael to conduct the environmental review for the General Plan Update and Downtown Precise Plan. While this means I am extremely familiar with the city's General Plan 2020, and will be extremely familiar with the General Plan 2040, I would likely be prohibited in participating in discussions or votes related to this topic. Alternatively, I believe that this background, and the fact that I will have walked through the entire General Plan 2040 and Downtown Precise Plan process, would mean I am an expert on how to make informed decisions on the Planning Commission, based on the City's goals for the future. Question applies to Design Review Board,Park and Recreation Commission,Planning Commission NOTE: All Design Review Board, Planning Commission and Park & Recreation Commission members are required to file Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Statements, which are open to public review. [Resolution # 12129] Demographics (Optional) The demographic information you choose to provide is VOLUNTARY and OPTIONAL and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. This information will be considered confidential, kept separate from your application and will not be used for evaluating applications or making appointments. The City of San Rafael will use this information solely to conduct research and compile statistical reports regarding the composition of its Board and Commission applicants. TorinaWilson_Resume2019.pdf Torina N Wilson Page 2 of 3 Ethnicity: To which gender to your most identify? How old are you? Torina N Wilson Page 3 of 3 TORINA WILSON San Rafael, CA 94903 | EXPERIENCE PlaceWorks- Environmental and Comprehensive Planner | July 2018 to Present § Author and Assistant Project Manager of several Environmental Impact Reports on the program- and project- level. § Acting Assistant Project Manager for a public outreach campaign for the City of Sunnyvale in their switch to district- based elections. § Author of white papers and event organizer for series a of transportation related seminars for planning and transportation directors in Contra Costa County. City of Atascadero- Planning Intern | January 2017 to June 2018 § Writing and presenting staff reports for the Planning Commission. § Drafting Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declarations for mixed- use projects. § Plan check review, inspections, and GIS mapping. § Public outreach and front counter service work. Mass Transportation Committee- Student Representative | October 2017 to June 2018 § Served as the student representative, appointed by the City of San Luis Obispo City Council, to represent student interests on the City’s Mass Transportation Committee. Conducted a campuswide student survey to assist the committee in understanding student transit needs. Transportation Authority of Marin- Planning Intern | Summer 2013 and 2014 § Helped manage public outreach for the Novato Community Based Transportation Plan, alongside Fehr & Peers consultants. Bed Bath & Beyond- Customer Service and Front Lead Associate | January 2014 to October 2017 EDUCATION Bachelor’s of Science in City & Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. Graduated June 2018. LEADERSHIP § Event planning board member for the American Association of University Women- Starting June 2019 § President of Associated Students in Planning for 2016 to 2017 academic year § Student Ambassador for the Cal Poly College of Architecture and Environmental Design from 2016 to 2018 Chapter 2.16 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2.16.040 Planning Commission--Creation--Membership. There is created a planning commission for the city, consisting of seven members, not officials of the city, appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. (Ord. 505). 2.16.050 Terms of Planning Commission Members. Of the members of the Commission first appointed, two shall be appointed for the terms of one year; two for the terms of two years; two for the terms of three years; and one for the term of four years. Their successors shall be appointed for terms of four years; if a vacancy occ urs otherwise than by expiration of term it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. (Ord. 505). 2.16.060 Advisory Members of Planning Commission. Advisory members of the Commission shall be the city manager, the city attorney, and the city engineer. The advisory members shall not have the power to vote and their terms shall correspond to their respective official tenure. (Ord. 505). 2.16.070 Chairman and Secretary of Planning Commission. The Commission shall elect a chairman from its appointed members, and may also elect a secretary who may be an employee of the city. (Ord. 505). 2.16.080 Meetings and Quorum of Planning Commission. At least one regular meeting shall be held each month on a date selected by the Commission. F our of the appointed members of the Commission shall be required to constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Commission. (Ord. 527: Ord. 505). 2.16.090 Removal from Planning Commission. Any appointed member of the Commission may be removed by the mayor with the approval of the city council or by a majority vote of the council. (Ord. 505). 2.16.100 Compensation of Planning Commission. All members of the Commission shall serve as such without compensation. (Ord. 505 (part). 2.16.110 Powers and Duties of Planning Commission. It shall be the function and duty of the Planning Commission to prepare and adopt, in accordance with and as provided by the Conservation and Planning Act of the state of California, comprehensive long - term general plans for the physical development of the city of San Rafael, and of any land outside the boundary thereof which bears relation to the city. The plans may be comprised of the following or other and additional plans and maps which may in Commission’s judgment relate to the physical development of the city: streets and highway plan parking plan recreation plan public buildings plan transit plan The Planning Commission shall be charged with the duty of making investigations, reports on the design and improvements of proposed subdivisions, and shall have such powers in connection therewith as are outlined in the Subdivision Map Act of the state of California, and the subdivision regulations adopted by the city of San Rafael. It shall be the duty of the members of the Planning Commission, including advisory members and members of its staff, to inform themselves on matters affecting the functions and duties of the Commission and all planning matters, and, to that end, when authorized by a majority of the Commission, may attend planning conferences, or meetings of planning executives, hearings on planning legislation or matters affecting the master plan or any part thereof, and the reasonable traveling expenses incidental to the attendances shall be charges upon the funds allocated to the Commission. The Planning Commission shall endeavor to promote public interest and understanding of plans developed, and the regulations relating thereto. It shall be part of its duty to consult with and advise the public officials, agencies, public utilities companies, school boards, civic and other organizations, and with the citizens generally in relation to carrying out the plans. The Commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations, which records shall be a public record. (Ord. 913 (part), 1968: Ord. 505 (part)).