COUNTY of SAN DIEGO Leon L

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Agenda Item

Date: May 25, 2021 5

To: Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Subject:

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Overview The development of the mission statement for the Office of Equity and Racial Justice included public participation from various communities. Based on the extensive public process and input regarding brining forward concerns as part of the mission statement development, the Commission decided to complete that process before commencing its strategic planning, so they could have the benefit of that community input. In addition, the Commission has just concluded a series of presentations related to extremist groups, hate incidents, hate crimes, reporting of hate incidents/crimes, protests, and violence prevention strategies. Accordingly, the Commission can being its strategic planning. Below please find options proposed by staff regarded to setting meetings for its strategic planning.

Today, staff asks the Commission how it would like to proceed. In addition, the Commission can begin discussions related to its strategic plan.

Options The Commission can undertake its strategic planning: 1) during its regularly scheduled meetings; 2) during additional special meetings over the next few months; and/or, 3) can form an ad hoc committee to develop a strategic plan for the Commission. To the extent the Commission prefers to undertake its strategic planning during its regularly scheduled meetings, staff suggests adding special meetings to assist in accomplishing the strategic plan over the next few months.

Additional Special Meetings – Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm June 15th July 6th August 10th

Possible Ad Hoc Committee Meetings – Mondays, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm June 7th and 14th July 12th and 19th August 2nd and 16th

Staff seeks the Commission’s direction on how it would like to proceed regarding its strategic planning.

Originating Department Office of Ethics and Compliance

Contact Person(s): Claudia Silva Office of Ethics and Compliance (619) 531-5174

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Agenda Item

Date: May 25, 2021 6

To: Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Subject: VACANCIES – DEMOGRAPHICS AND PROCESS FOR COMMISSION SEAT NOMINATIONS

Overview The Commission has two (2) open seats for nomination. The last update was provided on February 23, 2021 and the Commission directed staff to return at a future date when there have been more appointments made by the Board of Supervisors to fill the 10 vacant Board nominated seats. The Board of Supervisors have filled 7 of those seats. In addition, the Commission requested updated demographics once the new members were seated. Today, staff will present the updated demographics from which the Commission can identify communities currently underrepresented on the Commission. Staff will also review the process for the Commission nominated seats.

Action Item(s) Review the demographics information presented and identify communities currently underrepresented on the Commission.

Background The Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission (Commission) was established on May 19, 2020, to “promote positive human relations, respect, and the integrity of every individual regardless of gender, religion, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or citizenship status.” (Resolution Number 20-054, Section 1.) The County of San Diego Board of Supervisors established the Commission as a “positive step to reduce sources of tension and conflict in San Diego County,” with the intention of making “recommendations to alleviate discrimination and intolerance and serve as a resource to the Board of Supervisors and County departments on issues related to human rights and relations. The Commissioners would serve as a liaison to community groups, provide feedback on effective outreach and engagement tactics and review progress made to lessen hate crimes, bias, human rights violations and other related matters.” (Board Letter, Agenda Item 26, May 19, 2020.)

The Commission is comprised of thirty-one (31) members. Of those thirty-one (31) members, the Commission nominates seven (7) for appointment by the Board. There are factors for the Commission to consider in making their nominations. Specifically, “[e]ach Commission nomination shall: . . . attempt to nominate members of the community to create a Commission that is reflective of:” a. “the demographics, diversity, and culture of San Diego County; b. including, comprehensive representation of age, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic background, culture, religion, sexual orientation, and geographical distribution; c. consider the prospective Commissioner’s knowledge and awareness of the problems and causes of intergroup tension and conflict; and, d. demonstrated commitment to fostering better human relations.” (Resolution No 20-054, Section 3.)

The Commission adopted and Board approved Bylaws also reflect the above requirements. (Bylaws, Article II, Section A.) Nominations by the Commission require a majority vote for the nominees to be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for confirmation.

Pursuant to the Resolution establishing the Commission, as well the Bylaws, there are thirty-one (31) seats, comprised as follows: the Board of Supervisors each nominate three individuals, one of which is a youth, for a total of fifteen (15); two (2) members are seated ex-officio; seven (7) seats are designated for named outside organizations to designate their nominee to the Board for confirmation; and, seven (7) seats are designated for the Commission to name individuals for Board confirmation. Currently, there are ten (10) Board nominated seats and two (2) Commission nominated seats vacant.

The seven (7) outside organization seats and their current designees are: 1) Jewish Family Service of San Diego (Kate Clark); 2) San Diego LGBT Community Center (Cara Dessert); 3) International Rescue Committee (Rashid Essa); 4) San Diego Rapid Response Network (Norma Chavez-Peterson); 5) Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association (Angela Elliot Santos); 6) San Diego Chapter of the Black American Political Association of California (Ellen Nash); and, 7) Asian Pacific Islander representative who shall be appointed by the Union of Pan Asian Communities, Asian Business Association of San Diego, and San Diego API Coalition (Samuel Tsoi).

Terms of Commission Members Commission member terms are based on how they were nominated. Those members who were nominated by a Board of Supervisor serves for a term concurrently with the term of the nominating Supervisor’s term. Members nominated by the Commission serve a two-year term. Members nominated/designated by one of the seven (7) outside organizations listed in the Resolution establishing the Commission serve an indefinite period.

Demographics of the County and Commission The Commission asked for the demographics of the County and Commission as it reviews opportunities for representation on the Commission. We obtained the information about the County from the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), the Pew Research Center, and the Williams Institute from UCLA School of Law. The Commission demographics were based on self-reported answers. Please see the attached demographics summary (Attachment A).

Nomination Process The Commission can nominate individuals who have submitted applications. The Commission makes its nominations in light of the factors listed in the Resolution and stated herein.

The nomination process established by the Commission is as follows:

1. Receive updated demographics and identify opportunities for representation on the Commission; 2. Members receive and review the applications; 3. Each Member creates a shortlist of up to 3 individuals for Commission consideration; 4. Members send staff their shortlist a week before the nominations meeting; 5. Staff compiles the list, noting names identified multiple times, and includes the information in the Agenda materials; 6. The Commission discusses and makes nominations from the names submitted at the designated nominations meeting;

Through May 20th, 57 applications have been received. This includes 31 applications submitted as part of the earlier nomination process. We are including the applications with this Agenda item so that you have sufficient time to review them and send in your respective shortlists (Attachment C). For ease of reference, we have made a list of all the applicant names (Attachment B). Lastly, we have attached a current roster of all members and by whom they were nominated (Attachment D).

Next Steps The Commission has two (2) seats for which to make nominations.

1. At today’s meeting, the Commission is asked to undertake Step 1: Receive the updated demographics and identify opportunities for representation on the Commission. 2. Review the applications and send staff your shortlist by June 15th. 3. Nominations will be on the June 22nd Agenda.

Attachments A. Demographics Summary B. Applicant List of Names C. Applications D. Membership Roster

Originating Department Office of Ethics and Compliance

Contact Person(s): Claudia Silva Office of Ethics and Compliance (619) 531-5174 Commission County Demographic Categories Commissioners % of Commissioners County Population % of County 15 - 24 3 13% 477,767 18% 25 - 44 6 25% 968,138 36% Age 45 - 64 5 21% 803,690 30% 65+ 6 29% 425,217 16% Not Provided 3 13% - - Indigenous 1 4% 11,725 < 1% Asian / Pacific Islander 1 4% 389,791 12% Arab / Middle Eastern 2 8% - - Black 3 17% 154,599 5% Ethnicity Hispanic / Latino / LatinX 7 29% 1,095,458 33%

Other* 4 17% 114,939 4% White 3 13% 1,517,153 46% Not Provided 2 8% - - Armenian 1 4% - - Ethnicity (Other*) Jewish 1 4% - - Subset Black / Hispanic 1 4% - - Jewish / Hispanic 1 4% - -

n : number of responses received Percentages based on n=23 Commissioners responded to demographic survey ** Second numbers based on Pew Research Center Commission County

Demographic Categories Commissioners % of Commissioners County Population % of County Christian 13 57% 959,739 29% Jewish 2 9% - - / 2% ** Islam / Muslim 2 9% 21,994 1% / <1%** Religion Other 1 4% 228,118 7% Unaffiliated 2 9% 2,150,473 64% Not Provided 3 13% - - Religion (Other) Buddhism 0 0% 33,289 1% / 1% ** Subset Other 1 4% 172,835 5% / 3% ** Cisgender Female 13 57% 1,632,518 50% Cisgender Male 7 30% 1,651,147 50% Transgender Female - - - - Gender Identity Transgender Male - - - - Non-Binary - - - - Not Provided 3 13% - - n : number of responses received Percentages based on n=23 Commissioners responded to demographic survey ** Second numbers based on Pew Research Center Commission County

Demographic Categories Commissioners % of Commissioners County Population % of County Heterosexual 16 70% - 94.7 % (of California) Sexual Orientation LGBTQIA+ 3 13% - 5.3% (of California) Not Provided 4 17% - - D1 4 19% 606,394 20%

Geographical D2 4 19% 623,744 20% Distribution D3 3 14% 618,239 20% (exception n=21) D4 7 33% 626,589 20% D5 3 14% 620,347 20%

n : number of responses received Percentages based on n=23 Commissioners responded to demographic survey ** Second numbers based on Pew Research Center Age

Commissioners County

15-24 15-24 25-44 25-44 45-64 65+ 45-64 13% 13% Not Provided 16% 18% 65+

25% 29% 30% 36%

21%

2017 Demographic Profiles. County of San Diego, Health and Human Services n=23 Agency, Public Health Services, Community Health Statistics Unit, 11/2019 Ethnicity

Commissioners County

4% <1% 8% 4% Indigenous Indigenous 12% 13% Asian / Pacific Islander 8% Asian / Pacific Islander 5% Arab / Middle Eastern Arab / Middle Eastern 46% Black 17% Black

Hispanic / Latino 17% Hispanic / Latino / LatinX 33% Other 29% Other

White White 4% Not Provided Not Provided n=23

Commissioners - Ethnicity Other (4)

Armenian, Jewish, Black/Hispanic, Jewish/Hispanic 2017 Demographic Profiles. County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Services, Community Health Statistics Unit, 11/2019 Religion Commissioners County

13% 4% Christian 29% Islam / Muslim Christians 9% Jewish Other 57% Unaffiliated Unaffiliated 9% Other 64% Not Provided 9% 7%

n=23 Source: San Diego County Membership Report. 2010 Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB) Religious Census. Accessed via the Association of Commissioners - Religion Other (1) Religion Data Archives. https://www.thearda.com/rcms2010/rcms2010a.asp?U=06073&T=county&Y=2010&S= Jewish / Catholic Name. Commissioners County

Jewish 9% Jewish - Islam / Muslim 9% Islam / Muslim 1% Buddhism - Buddhism 1% Other 4% Other 5%

Source: San Diego County Membership Report. 2010 Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB) Religious Census. Accessed via the Association of Religion Data Archives. https://www.thearda.com/rcms2010/rcms2010a.asp?U=06073&T=county&Y=2010&S= Name.

Jewish 2% Islam / Muslim <1% Buddhism 1% Other 3%

https://www.pewforum.org/religious-landscape-study/metro-area/san-diego-metro- area/ Gender Identity

Commissioners State

13% Cisgender Female Cisgender Male Female Not Provided 50% 50% Male 30% 57% Transgender Female Transgender Male Non-Binary

2017 Demographic Profiles. County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, Public n=23 Health Services, Community Health Statistics Unit, 11/2019 Sexual Orientation

State Commissioners

17%

Heterosexual Heterosexual 13% LGBTQIA+ LGBTQIA+ Not Provided 70% 95%

n=23 https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/visualization/lgbt-stats/?topic=LGBT&area=6#density Geographical Distribution by Supervisorial District

Commissioners County

20% 20%

14% 19%

D1 D1 D2 D2 D3 D3 19% 33% D4 D4 D5 20% 20% D5

14%

20% n=21 http://datasurfer.sandag.org/

2021 Leon L. Williams Human Relations Commission Application List May 21, 2021

1. Abena Briscoe-Stephenson 2. AJ Wilson 3. Andrew Feaster 4. Benjamin Mendoza 5. Bettie Wells 6. Blanca Melendrez 7. Brandan Robertson 8. Brenda Miller 9. Bruce Abrams 10. Buki Domingos 11. Catherine Mattice 12. Christian Tyler Allen 13. Christina Griffin-Jones 14. Christina Perry 15. Cinnamon Clark 16. Dennis Hodges 17. Devorah Marcus 18. Donna Smith 19. Dwight Ritter 20. Eissa Jamil 21. Fernando Lopez 22. Gaphyne Watson 23. Gayle Wise 24. Gerardo Godinez 25. Griselda Delgado 26. Helen Horvath 27. Herminia Ramirez 28. Joan Domingos 29. Johanna Afshani 30. Julia Legaspi 31. Kate Chasin 32. Keisha Clark 33. Kenny Gerlach 34. Lucero Chavez Ramirez 35. Madeline Wozniak 36. Marlena Balderas 37. Max Disposti 38. Mejgan Afshan 39. Mudita Tiwary 40. Nadia Kean-Ayub 41. Patricia Kay Coleman 42. Rachel Zhan 43. RC Shields

1 44. Regina (Gina) Roberts 45. Richard Barton 46. Rickie Brown 47. Robert Brown 48. Robert Valdez 49. Rodney Fowler, Sr. 50. Rosa Vasquez 51. Ryan Darsey 52. Ryan Trabuco 53. Samuel Merrill 54. Sarah Farouq 55. Simona Ruderman 56. Terrence Shigg 57. Tezeru Teshome 58. Theodore Kagan 59. Tiffany Gonzalez 60. Tim Riemann 61. Vanessa Green 62. William Felix 63. William Kelly 64. Yasmeen Obeid 65. Zoe McNeil

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

APPLICATION FOR COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE

INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete this form in its entirety. Be sure to include the full title of the Board, Commission or Committee for which you desire consideration. Note the additional requirements listed at the bottom of the second page. For Official Use On/

Please note that this application is a public record subject to disclosure. This application will be maintained for a period of one year. After one year, it is necessary to file a new application for another year of eligibility.

Submit the completed application to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, BCC Desk, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 402, San Diego, CA 92101-2471 or via e-mail at [email protected]

Mendoza Benjamin last Name First Name Human Relations Commission District 4 Name of Board, Committee, or Commission to Which You are Applying/or Membership Supervisorial District You live In

Please list any time restrictions

What are your principal areas of interest in County Government? Racial Equality, Gender Equity, Homelessness, Housing, Education

List all County Boards, Commissions or Committees of which you are a current member. Committee Name Date Appointed N/A N/A

List past County appointments with dates served, and other past or present community or public service appointments. Committee/Organization Name Dates Served N/A N/A

Page I of3 STATEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of California, San Diego Current Employer Community Programs Advisor 5 years Job Title Length of Employment

Previous Employers Position Title Length of Employment University of San Diego Graduate Assistant 2 years Seattle Central College Executive Assistant to the President 3 years

What experience or special knowledge can you bring to your area(s) of interest? I would bring my exgensive background in communications, organizational leadership, civic engagement work, and experience with advocacy trainings. Some of the analytical skills I developed during these experiences include: effectively working with others, consensus building techniques, effective communication, data-based decision making, and critical questioning strategies. My own identity development work empowered me to play a more active role in advocating for change and ensuring fair representation for marginalized communities. My history of facilitating open dialogues and consensus based decision-making would make me an asset to th is team.

Please list community organizations to which you belong: City Heights Town Council - Board Member Kim Center for Social Balance - Research Advisory Committee San Diego Pride - Transgender Programs Coordinator, Youth Mentor, Assistant Parade Manager University of San Diego LGBTQ Alumni Group - Chair UC San Diego Census Taskforce - Chair

NOTE: Candidates for the Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board, Assessment Appeals Board, County Hearing Officer, Eye Gnat Abatement Appeals Board, Fly Abatement and Appeals Board and/or Planning Commission, are required to submit evidence of their qualifications and a Statement of Incompatible Activities Related to County Duties (Form 519) that can be found on the Clerk of the Board's website at: www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cob/forms .html. Candidates may be asked to provide additional information. Membership qualifications for all County Boards, Commissions and Committees may be accessed through the Clerk of the Board's website at www.sandiegocounty.gov/cob/bcac/ or by calling (619) 531-5600. This Application will be considered complete when such requirements are provided by the applicant.

By signing below, I declare that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my kno edge.

7/27/2020 Date

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Note: Personal information may be withheld from public view as allowed by law.

Mendoza Benjamin

last Name First Name Human Relations Commission District 4

Name of Board, Committee, or Commission to Which You are Applying for Membership Supervisorial District You Live In

Home Street Address City State Zip

Mailing Address (if different than home address) City State Zip

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Page 3 of3 Benjamin Mendoza

[ [ ] Education ------M.A. H igher E ducation Leadership - University of San Diego, San Diego, CA May 2015 B.A. Communication Studies - Seattle University, Seattle, WA June 2010 Cwn Laude

Professional Work Experience ______

Community Program s Advisor - Associated Students - S.P.A.C.E.S, UC San Diego April 2017 - Present o Support student-initiated and student-run access, yield, and retention programming for historically underrepresented student communities both on campus and off. o Advise a student staff of 45+ in the development and coordination of over 100 events, programs, and services annually while managing a budget of nearly $1,000,000. o Develop training sessions, workshops, and organizational retreats for SPACES Board of Directors, Directors, All-Staff, volunteers, and affiliated student organizations on a variety of leadership, diversity, and social justice topics. o Assess and evaluate participant engagement and program effectiveness by employing a variety of assessment methods, analyzing data collected, and composing statistical reports in order to provide data-based recommendations for further program growth and development.

Office Manager & Affiliate Program Coordinator - Cross-Cultural Center, UC San Diego July 2015 - April 2017 o Coordinated the Cross-Cultural Center Affiliate Program for 35+ faculty, department, staff, and student groups which included quarterly leadership workshops and an annual three day leadership retreat. o Supervised 3-4 student interns and provided a social justice based curriculwn that engaged interns with topics such as institutional racism, activism on and off campus, LGBTQ allyship, and gender equity. o Served as point of contact for facility scheduling and CCC liaison for approximately 1000-1200 events annually for student organizations, campus departments, staff associations, and off-campus stakeholders.

Program Coordinator - NCCHC Leadership Fellows Program, University of San Diego January 2014 - June 2015 o Created and developed an annual marketing and recruitment plan that contributed to a 45% increase in applicants from across the country. o Coordinated and organized program related activities and events including, meetings, conference seminars, interviews, travel, teleconference calls, and other programmatic needs. o Researched and identified key data sources to prepare reports and correspondence such as memos, emails, charts, meeting minutes, meeting notes, and other support materials.

Executive Assistant to the President - President's Office, Seattle Central College August 2011 - August 2013 o Completed a broad variety of administrative tasks for the President including: managing an expectedly active calendar of appointments; communicating directly, and on behalf of the President, with Board members, donors, staff, and students on matters related to President's Office initiatives. o Actively monitored and maintained budgets; evaluated costs for expenditures; completed all travel related documents; completed payroll documents, as well as personnel service contracts for both the President's Office and the Office of Strategic Initiatives and Institutional Research. o Assisted the President in navigating highly political, sensitive, and complex issues occurring at the institution as well as coordinated the compilation of financial, purchasing, and personnel reports and records.

Program Coordinator - President's Office, Seattle Central College November 2010 - August 2011 o Facilitated, supported, and coordinated committee and college-wide communications, reservations and other arrangements for on and off-site meetings for the President's Office and the Office of Strategic Initiatives and Institutional Research. o Trained and supervised student employees; provided assistance for student crisis situations; and provided assistance with copier, fax, and other technical needs for the Ad.ministration Center. o Answered telephone; screened calls and visitors for the Ad.ministration Center; and acted as a point of contact for facility and security matters. Graduate Assistantships ______

Graduate Assistant - Center for Student Success, University of San Diego June 2014- June 2015 o Conducted student coaching meetings with undergraduate students on academic probation, mid-term deficiency grades, and/ or are referred to the Center for Student Success for support. o Assisted in the coordination and implementation of new student orientation (fall and spring) for transfer and first- year students. This included being an active member of the Transfer Orientation Committee and advising the Transfer Transition Team and Spring Orientation Team. o Oversaw operations at the Commuter Student Commons (CSC), track commuter student transition via Map Works, design and implement commuter specific programming, and supervise 7 student staff in the CSC.

Graduate Assistant - United Front Multicultural Center, University of San Diego August 2013 - June 2014 o Developed and coordinated equity, diversity, and inclusion programming such as Multicultural Night, Chicano Graduation, monthly Community Lunches, and spring leadership retreats. o Advised and supported student staff and identity-based student organization leaders through program and leadership development. o Facili tated workshops and trainings on diversity, inclusion, and leadership as well as assisted in the development of diversity and inclusion initiatives within the Center through collaboration with campus and community stakeholders.

Leadership Experience ______

Research Advisory Committee Member - The Kim Center fo r Social Balance October 2019 - Present o Assist in identifying core metrics for workplace gender equity with the purpose of building comprehensive tools to advance the commitment to bridging the gender equity gap in public and private sector organizations. o Serve as the liaison for LGBTQIA community when reviewing core metrics, evaluation tools, and compiled reports of submitted deliverables. o Provide insights and strategies on addressing gap areas in the developing research by sharing relevant studies, findings, and best practices. UC San Diego Census Liaison - University of California, Office of the Presid ent July 2019 - Present o Work collaboratively with State and Government Relations and the UC Office of the President to promote participation in the 2020 Census on the UC San Diego campus. o Coordinate the UC San Diego Census Taskforce to educate UC San Diego students, staff, and faculty on the importance of being counted and also generating materials for them to share with their own networks (family, friends, and local community contacts). o Ensure all UC commitments are fulfilled at the conclusion of the 2020 Census deadline. With particular attention to education and awareness for undercounted communities (foreign-born residents, renters, individuals living in homes without broadband, people living dose/ below poverty line, and children under five). Transgender Programs Coordinator - San Diego Pride July 2019 - Present o Develop, implement, and coordinate a broad array of activities and programs for the transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary community, such as the San Diego Trans Coalition and Trans Pride Village. o Connecting community members with necessary resources (culturally proficient information, organizations, providers and services) as well as conducting transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary competency trainings. o Maintaining and developing collaborations with other local, statewide and national transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary organizations. Assistant Parade Manager - San Diego Pride September 2018 - Present o Coordinate all components of the parade application process including the JotForm online application and payment processes, management of parade registration database, ongoing contingent communication, and planning and executing three parade safety trainings for representatives from 300 parade contingents. o Determine staffing and volunteer shift needs, create and manage volunteer shifts in Betterlmpact volunteer management system, develop department curriculum fo r 300-person training sessions, and supervise volu nteers and parade leadership team to support the organization's goals and expectations. o Support the organization's volunteer program with volunteer database management, recruitment for Pride volunteer opportunities, completing room reservations for internal meetings and outside community groups, and coordinating event logistics for annual volunteer appreciation celebration. 2019 Student-Scholar Conference Co-Chair - California Council of Cultural Centers in Higher Ed. July 2018 - Feb. 2019 o Led logistics planning for a one-day drive-in conference that was designed to create a pipeline for undergraduate and graduate student-scholars to enter the field of social justice, identity, and advocacy o n college campuses. o Coordinated a committee of students and staff from various campus departments to fonnulate a meaningful program schedule for the 20+ higher education institutions in California that participated. o Outreached and secured funding and sponsorships from campus entities (Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Office, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Life Office, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and professional organizations (American College Personnel Association - College Student Educators International). Youth Programs Coordinator - San Diego Pride November 2017 - Present o Serve as a mentor by fostering sense of belonging and leadership among LGBTQ junior-high and high-school-aged youth. o Assist in the coordination of Pride's youth programing, including but not limited to: Pride Youth Leadership Academy, Pride Youth Collective, Fridays at Pride, and the Pride Youth Art Show by providing training, resource, and community support. o Provide organizational support and guidance to coalition-led projects and programs and collaborate with LGBTQ youth serving professionals in the San Diego region.

Institutional Committee Involvement

University of California San Diego University of San Diego o Co-Curricular Record Evaluation Committee o Board of Trustees -Academic Affairs Committee o Civic Engagement Workgroup o Transfer Orientation Committee o Overnight Planning Committee o SOLES D ean Search Committee o LGBT Scholarship Committee

Seattle Central College Seattle University o Executive Leadership Council o Multicultural Programming Fund o President's Cabinet o Office of Multicultural Affairs Alliance o District Vice Presidents of Student o President's Advisory Board Services Committee

Affiliations & Memberships ______

o City Heights Town Council - Member at Large 2019 - Present o San D iego Trans Coalition - Committee Member 2019 - Present o American College Personnel Association - College Student Educators International 2018 - Present o San Diego Pride - 2019 Volunteer of the Year 2014 - Present o Trans Pride San Diego - Committee Co-Chair 2018 - 2019 o California Council of Cultural Centers in Higher Education (CaCCCHE) 2014-2019 o National Association Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) 2014- 2018 o San Diego LGBT Community Center - 20 17 Young Professionals Council Academy Graduate 2017-2018 o The Trevor Project - Social Media Coordinator 2016-2018 o UCSD LGBT Staff & Faculty Association - Executive Board 2016 - 2017 o International Leadership Association (ILA) 2014 - 2017 o Classified Development Advisory Committee (CD AC) 2010 - 2011 o Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) 2010 - 2011 o Lifelong AIDS Alliance - Mp01verment Core Team Member 2007 - 2010

Technical Skills ------o Expert with MAC OS and Windows operating systems o Expert in developing online presence via social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter o Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft OneDrive software, and Google Suite. o Proficient with managing Constant Contact, WordPress, and Betterlmpact

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

APPLICATION FOR COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE . . . . . · ER\<. OF TH~ '.?_--:_ . • INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete this form m ,ts entirety. Be sure to include thev1--,-,r: ,~1 \r'::-: 1 '' . · full title of the Board, Commission or Committee for which you desire consideration. ' Note the additional requirements listed at the bottom of the second page. For Official Use On/

Submit the completed application to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, BCC Desk, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 402, San Diego, CA 92101-2471 or via e-mail at [email protected]

Marcus Devorah last Name First Name

Human Relations Commission 2 Name ofBoard, Committee, or Commission to Which You are Apply ing for Membership Supervisorial District Yo u Live In

County boards, commissions, and committees meet at times mutually satisfactory to the members. Day meetings are more common than evening meetings. Will you be able to schedule your time accordingly? ■ Yes □ No Friday afternoon through Saturday evening I am unavailable because of Shabbat (the Jewish Sa~ Please list any time restrictions

What are your principal areas of interest in County Government? My principal areas of interest are working collaboratively with neighbors and fellow San Diegans irg I am especially focused on concerns for religious tolerance, excellence in education, LGBT equalib

List all County Boards, Commissions or Committees of which you are a current member. Committee Name Date Appointed

List past County appointments with dates served, and other past or present community or public service appointments. Committee/Organization Name Dates Served

Page I of3 STATEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tempie Emanu-EI of San Diego Current Employer Senior Rabbi 7 years Job Title Length of Employment

Previous Employers Position Title Length of Employment Temple Beth El, Great Neck, NY Associate Rabbi 5 years Various synagogues & Jewish cec9 Rabbinic Intern 5 years REI, San Jose, CA Assistant Dept. Manager 2 years American School of Milan Music Teacher 1 year

What experience or special knowledge can you bring to your area(s) of interest? I am the Senior Rabbi of a large, vibrant, socially engaged congregation in the Del Cerro neighbot'j I am also the current president of SORA (San Diego Rabbinic Association). I work with all of the fH Jewish congregations in San Diego County as well as their leadership. I am also the current prest:5 of SORA (San Diego Rabbinic Association) so I bring the voices, concerns, and dreams of a broq9 of our San Diego Jewish community. Our Jewish values as well as our lived experiences with COrij from a wide range of socio-economic realities here in San Diego informs my perspectives and exrij

Please list community organizations to which you belong: SDUSD SHEAC (San Diego Unified School District Sexual Health Education Advisory Committeea SORA (San Diego Rabbinic Association) - Current President, member since 2013 Faith Leaders for Reproductive Justice

By signing below, I declare that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Rabbi Devorah Marcus July 24, 2020 Applicant 's Signature Date

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APPLICATION FOR COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE

Submit the completed application to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, BCC Desk, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 402, San Diego, CA 92101-2471 or via e-mail at [email protected]

Last Name First Name

Name of Board, Committee, or Commission to Which You are Applying for Membership Supervisorial District You Live In

Please list any time restrictions

What are your principal areas of interest in County Government?

List all County Boards, Commissions or Committees of which you are a current member. Committee Name Date Appointed

List past County appointments with dates served, and other past or present community or public service appointments. Committee/Organization Name Dates Served

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Current Employer

Job Title Length of Employment

Previous Employers Position Title Length of Employment

What experience or special knowledge can you bring to your area(s) of interest?

Please list community organizations to which you belong:

NOTE: Candidates for the Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board, Assessment Appeals Board, County Hearing Officer, Eye Gnat Abatement Appeals Board, Fly Abatement and Appeals Board and/or Planning Commission, are required to submit evidence of their qualifications and a Statement of Incompatible Activities Related to County Duties (Form 519) that can be found on the Clerk of the Board’s website at: www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cob/forms.html. Candidates may be asked to provide additional information. Membership qualifications for all County Boards, Commissions and Committees may be accessed through the Clerk of the Board’s website at www.sandiegocounty.gov/cob/bcac/ or by calling (619) 531-5600. This Application will be considered complete when such requirements are provided by the applicant.

By signing below, I declare that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Applicant’s Signature Date

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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

: -. - I 1- APPLICATION FOR COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO , __, , . I I Ot BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE 2'] 'OJUN f - PN 3: 52 INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete this form in its entirety Be sure to include t(]'r_ Rr O_ -. ,... , full title of the Board, Commission or Committee for which you desire consideration. r F 211 ,(_ !. ,_ l,t.. i.~ _:: , -, · Note the additional requirements listed at the bottom of the second page. For bfficial Use On/

Submit the completed application to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, BCC Desk, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 402, San Diego, CA 92101-2471 or via e-mail at [email protected]

HORVATH HELEN Last Name First Name

HUMAN RIGHTS COMISSION 2ND Name of Board, Committee, or Commission to Which You are Applying for Membership Supervisorial District You Live In

County boards, commissions, and committees meet at times mutually satisfactory to the members. Day meetings are more common than evening meetings. Will you be able to schedule your time accordingly? ii Yes D No WORK FROM HOME. Please list any time restrictions

What are your principal areas of interest in County Government? HUMAN RIGHTS, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY, AND VETERANS ISSUES.

List all County Boards, Commissions or Committees of which you are a current member. Committee Name Date Appointed SAN DIEGO MILITARY AND VETERAN ADVISORY COUNCIL MAY 2017

List past County appointments with dates served, and other past or present community or public service appointments. Committee/Organization Name Dates Served SAN DIEGO MILITARY AND VETERAN ADVISORY COUNCIL MAY 2017-PRESENT SAN DIEGO WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP - SCHOOL TO YOUTH COUNCIL 2005-2009 (APPROX) MAYOR, RIVER VILLAGE, FOR BELVOIR, VA (COMMAND LVL APPT) 1990-1991 ALZHEIMER CARE COUNCIL, SAN DIEGO 2017/18-2019

Pagel of3 STATEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE

ILKA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE (ECG) Current Employer

CEO & ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST (ILKA) AND WRITER/RESEARCHER (ECM) 8 (ILKA)/NEW (ECM) Job Title Length of Employment

Previous Employers Position Title Length of Employment HW ASSOCIATES Job coachNoc Rehab 3 years VARIOUS MENTAL HEAL TH POSITIONS ------THERAPIST 6 years FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Equal Opportunity Specialist (GS-11 , 21 years Pension Admin, HR, Healthcare MGT, Veteran Issues

What experience or special knowledge can you bring to your area(s) of interest? 20+ Years of regulatory experience in federal government (enforcement and policy development), Counseling , Human Factors Engineering, program development and design, employment laws and career development, executive coaching/leadership, designing innovation and change (created a $4M chg in 2016 for Army), organizational development and systems thinking/redesign, diversity and human relations, examination of systems and processes , social security, child services, mental health systems, survey design and development (experienced psychometrician), legal research, human behavior, psychological assessments, clinical counseling.

Please list community organizations to which you belong: Military and Veterans Advisory Council, VetWow (women's veteran advocacy), Dignity after Football (traumatic brain injury and employment group), various social media groups. Former candidate for the 50th District Congressional Seat (2019-March 3, 2020).

NOTE: Candidates for the Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board, Assessment Appeals Board, County Hearing Officer, Eye Gnat Abatement Appeals Board, Fly Abatement and Appeals Board and/or Planning Commission, are required to submit evidence of their qualifications and a Statement of Incompatible Activities Related to County Duties (Form 519) that can be found on the Clerk of the Board's website at: www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cob/fom1s .html. Candidates may be asked to provide additional information. Membership qualifications for all County Boards, Commissions and Committees may be accessed through the Clerk of the Board's website at www.sandiegocounty.gov/cob/bcac/ or by calling (619) 531-5600. This Application will be considered complete when such requirements are provided by the applicant.

By signing below, I declare that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

f:'XL.iy~:~~ June 15, 2020 Applicant 's Signatu>·e --~ -D-at_e ______

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Page 3 of 3 Helen L. Horvath, PsyD,

Education, Honors, and Certificates PsyD, Organizational Development Psychology 2013 California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, Fresno, CA

Marriage and Family Therapy Certificate 2002 Adler Dreikurs Institute, Bowie State University, Bowie, MD

Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology (HBCU) 2001 Bowie State University, Bowie, MD

Bachelor of Science, Psychology 1998 Bowie State University, Bowie, MD

Community Veteran's Advocate. Selected by San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacobs to be the Member at Large for the San Diego Military and Veterans Advisory Council. Through this effort she supports and advocates for veterans' rights and services in the County. Nominated in August 2017 to be the Chairperson, San Diego Military and Veterans Advisory Council (SDMV AC). Nominated to be a member of the OneVA Community Advisory Board for San Diego Regional Veterans Administration where she impacts Veteran's public policy through recommended policy and regulatory changes to the Regional Directors of Benefits and Healthcare. Ran for Congressional seat for 50th District.

Key Qualifications Entrepreneur: Utilizing her more than 20 years of Federal military and civil service; she designed and developed ILKA Technologies, Inc. Certified Veteran Enterprise (SDVOSB). ILKA Technologies, Inc. is a professional and technical consultancy firm. Using psychological principles, she designed a virtual 3D training environment - Project IRIS (integrated resources information system). IRIS is designed to address invisible disabilities in the workplace while allowing training and professional development to those who are unable to attend a regular training program (ADA compliant). Dr. Horvath has participated in senior level advisory councils and boards. She has trained and coached many senior leaders (Brigadier General and above) in the further development of their leadership skills. As a leader, she takes a collaborative approach to leadership that is founded in the OPM 5 ECQs. Designed the Affinity model of communication that utilizes the Objective, Reflective, Interpretive, and Decision (ORID) model of communication. These are translated into any program she designs and facilitates along with her staff Her areas of expertise include:

Group Facilitation Team Dynamics Human Resources Organizational Systems Assessment Organizational Systems Change Psychology Performance Management Leadership Development Executive Coaching Contract Management Human Factors Engineering Innovation & Design Career Development Resume - Horvath, Page 2 of 4 Psychological Practitioner. Provide organizational consultations relating to individual, team, and systemic factors within organizations. Trained and experienced diversity and inclusion specialist (worked for US Dept of Ag EEO offices). Designed a County of San Diego systemic change for the San Diego Board of Supervisors through the SDMVAC as Chair. This planned design change resulted in a revision to the county ordinance governing the MV AC Council. As a psychological practitioner, provided training, professional development, executive coaching, and psychometric evaluations for confidential clients. Former Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (children and families) . Provided 360-degree assessments and executive coaching to senior leaders.

Curriculum Development. Develop and deliver leadership and management facilitation, team facilitation, curriculum design and development and other organizational psychology programming. Created a kinesthetic learning 3D model of training that addresses various learning and psychological disabilities to meet disability training requirements. She designed a human centered design process course entitle "Design and Innovation Thought Method (DITM©)". DITM is a program that examines the systems and processes within the organizational system while addressing communications and behavioral issues.

Psychometrician and Researcher. Designed a career readiness evaluation tool that analyzes career readiness behaviors for departing military service members and their families based upon the OPM 5 ECQs and 28 sub-competencies.

Facilitator. Health care instructor Department of the Army and university professor. Facilitated Health care systems related training courses and university courses in human behavior. Course facilitated include:

Introduction to Psychology and Sociology Human Behavior Computer Systems and Design Design and Innovation Thought Method (DITM) Introduction to Systems Administration Composite Health Care System (CHCS) Psychological Aspects of Technology Game Theory Situational Leadership/Conflict Resolution Critical Thinking

Past Employment Positions: Marriage and Family Therapist, ICE contracted holding facility, El Cajon, CA Adjunct Professor, 6/99-6/2003, College of Southern Maryland Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Center for Children, La Plata, MD 2002-2003 Trained and experience Art and Play Therapist GS-I 1, EoE Specialist and Organizational Change Practitioner, US Department of Agriculture - 2000-2001. Graduate Assistant to Dr. Cubie Bragg, Program Coordinator, Counseling Department, Bowie State University. 1998-2000 Graduate Employee. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation - 12/95-0l/2000 - TPD2 GS-9, Supervisory Computer Systems Instructor and Designer, 8/93-10/95, US DOD GS-7, Health Care Management-Tri-Care Northeast -District of Washington 1990-1993 GS-7 - Administrative Manager, Military Sealift Command, Navy Yard, Anacostia. 1990 GSS - Personnel/Research Management (CNO), US Navy, Arlington, VA 1988-1990. Resume - Horvath, Page 3 of 4

US Army Veteran-(Germany, US, Hawai'i). Final assignment was with the 515 th MP Battalion (FORSCOM) Military Police Investigations Unit, Fort Lee, VA.

Professional Affiliations and Awards Former Congressional Candidate, 50th Congressional District, California (2018-March 2020). Ran for Congressional Seat to overtake indicted Congressman Hunter's position. Lost in the primaries in March 2020.

San Diego OneVA Community Advisory Board, VA San Diego (9/2017 to 9/2019).

Former Chair, San Diego Military and Veteran Advisory Council - appointed by Supervisor Jacob, Chair, San Diego Board of Supervisors (BOS). Provide senior advisory services to the BOS relating to military and veteran's issues. Currently a sitting member of the Council.

San Diego Alzheimer's Care Project, Appointed by Supervisor Jacob, Chair, San Diego Board of Supervisors. Provide input into veteran's Alzheimer care in the County. Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (2014-2018) Member.

San Diego Workforce Partnership, School to Career Youth Council (2005-2009) Steering Committee Member, Bowie State University,$ l .5M Kellogg Foundation Diversity Grant (1997-1998).

Mayor, River Village, Fort Belvoir, VA 1990-1991. (Mayoral program, ACOE award, 1991) Commanding General's Advisory Council, Fort Belvoir, VA (1990-1991)

Publications: Spring 2015 Special Edition, International Journal of Organizational Development and Change, International Society of Organizational Development and Change. Topic: The Intersection of Technology and OD Consulting in Professional Sports.

Multiple published articles relating to psychology, organizational behaviors, moral injury in the military, and human factors on Linkedln and local San Diego publications.

Dissertation: NFL Professional Development: A Model for Career Transition for NFL Athletes (December 2013). Chair Dr. Sherry Camden-Anders. (340 pages).

Conference Speeches and Lectures - 2016 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Anaheim, CA. Government Contracting: Creating a federal contracting firm/business. April 2016.

Conference Speeches and Lectures - 2014 Serious Play Conference, University of Southern California, Los Angeles. The intersection of technology and psychology: Why people do what they do. July 21, 2014. Resume - Horvath, Page 4 of 4

American Psychological Association Annual Conference. Invited Speaker. August 8, 2014. NFL Professional Development (traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and mental health disorders).

GameTec Conference, Orlando, FL September 2014. The intersection of technology and psychology in game development with a focus upon invisible disabilities such as traumatic brain injury and mental health.

National Football League: Dr. Horvath invited guest speaker by Troy Vincent, Executive Vice President Player Engagement, National Football League, New York, NY (2012). TOPIC: Professional Athlete Career Development post NFL Career (tied to dissertation).

Book: Put a Period to IT: When Divorce is the Option (2009). Amazon.com COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

APPLICATION FOR COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE ZOZG JUL 20 Pii l: 4::; INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete this form in its entirety. Be sure to include the CLF~I\ OF T!-'.t r:··1,\~~ full title of the Board, Commission or Committee for which you desire consideration. r r: ('• : . - , ; -- Note the additional requirements listed at the bottom of the second page. For 'Official Use On/

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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

APPLICATION FOR COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE

Submit the completed application to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, BCC Desk, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 402, San Diego, CA 92101-2471 or via e-mail at [email protected]

Clark Keisha ------last Name First Name Leon L. Williams Human Relations Commission 4th Name of Board, Committee, or Commission to Which You are Applying for Membership Supervisorial District Yo u Live In

Please list any time restrictions

What are your principal areas of interest in County Government? Race, Equity, and Social Justice

List all County Boards, Commissions or Committees of which you are a current member. Committee Name Date Appointed N/A

List past County appointments with dates served, and other past or present community or public service appointments. Committee/Organization Name Dates Served African American Association of County Employees 2017-present

Page I of3 STATEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE

► County of San Diego Current Employer Staff Developement Specialist 7 years Job Title Length of Employment

Previous Employers Position Title Length of Employment South Bay Community Services Youth and family Development Associate 3 years Louisiana Federation of Families for Children's mental Health Statewide Youth Director 1 Year Orleans Parish Juvenile Court Youth Liasion 1 Year Point Loma Nazarene University Professor 1 Year

What experience or special knowledge can you bring to your area(s) of interest? I am a trainer for the county on Trauma Informed, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Mental Health. I have lived experience as a Black woman and hold a doctorate degree in Leadership and Organizational Management.

Please list community organizations to which you belong: African American Council African American Association of County Employees Reel Teens, Inc.

NOTE: Candidates for the Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board, Assessment Appeals Board, County Hearing Officer, Eye Gnat Abatement Appeals Board, Fly Abatement and Appeals Board and/or Planning Commission, are required to submit evidence of their qualifications and a Statement of Incompatible Activities Related to County Duties (Form 519) that can be found on the Clerk of the Board's website at: www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cob/forms.htrnl. Candidates may be asked to provide additional information. Membership qualifications for all County Boards, Commissions and Committees may be accessed through the Clerk of the Board's website at www.sandiegocounty.gov/cob/bcac/ or by calling (619) 531-5600. This Application will be considered complete when such requirements are provided by the applicant.

By signing below, I declare that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my know ~-= ~=>s::::; 2 6/23/20 Applicant 's Signature Date

Page 2 of3 CONTACT INFORMATION • Note: Personal information may be withheld from public view as allowed by law. Clark Keisha Last Name First Name Leon L. Williams Human Relations Commission 4th Name ofBoard , Committee, or Commission to Which You are Applying for Membership Supervisorial District You Live In

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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

APPLICATION FOR COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE LLZD JUL 2'· P!l 12: 02

' r. INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete this form in its entirety. Be sure to include the full title of the Board, Commission or Committee for which you desire consideration. Note the additional requirements listed at the bottom of the second page. For Official Use On/

Submit the completed application to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, BCC Desk, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 402, San Diego, CA 92101 -2471 or via e-mail at [email protected]

Barton Richard Last Name First Name

Human Relations Commission 3rd Name of Board, Commil/ee, or Commission to Wh ich You are Applying for Membership Supervisorial District You Live In

Please list any time restrictions

What are your principal areas of interest in County Government? The Human Relations Commission because of the work needed to address discrimination and inequality

List all County Boards, Commissions or Committees of which you are a current member. Committee Name Date Appointed None

List past County appointments with dates served, and other past or present community or public service appointments. Committee/Organization Name Dates Served UC President Advisory Council on Climate, Culture and Inclusion 2010-2014 UCSD Campus Climate Council 2009-2014 San Diego County Bar Association Judicial Election Evaluation Committee 2010-2016 Cal ifornia Public Protection and Physician Health, Inc. 2013-2019

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.. STATEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP Current Employer

Partner 2009 to present Job Title l ength ofE mployment

Previous Employers Position Title Length of Employment University of San Diego School of Law ------Adjunct Professor 2010 to present Higgs, Fletcher & Mack LLP ------Partner 1999-2009 Mc Innis, Fitzgerald ------Shareholder 1982-1999

What experience or special knowledge can you bring to your area(s) of interest? I have been active in the civil rights community for 3 decades. As an attorney, I have represented clients or filed amicus briefs in cases involving racial, ethnic and religious minorities. These included filing an amicus brief challenging the Muslim Travel Ban and representing immigrant women denied U-Visas in a case before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeal. I teach Health Law and Policy which includes a focus on health equity. I have been active in AOL for many years and chaired the National Leadership and National Education Committees. In 2011 , I was the fi rst chair of the AOL National Task Force on Education Equity.

I served on the UCSD Campus Climate Council and was appointed by UC President Mark Yudof to his Advisory Council on Campus Climate

Please list community organizations to which you belong: Anti-Defamation League California Society of Healthcare Attorneys National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project

Page 2 of3 CONTACT INFORMATION Note: Personal information may be withheld from public view as allowed by law.

Barton Rick Last Name First Name Human Relations Commission 3rd Name ofBoard , Committee, or Commission to Which You are Applying/or Membership Supervisorial District You Live In

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Submit the completed application to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, BCC Desk, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 402, San Diego, CA 92101-2471 or via e-mail at [email protected]

Teshome Tezeru l ast Name First Na me Leon L. Williams Human Relations Commission Name of Board, Committee, or Commission to Wh ich Yo u are Applying for Membership Supervisorial District You Live In

Please list any time restrictions

What are your principal areas of interest in County Government? Juvenile Court, Pulic Safety, Education, Budget, Employment

List all County Boards, Commissions or Committees of which you are a current member. Committee Name Date Appointed San Diego Juvenile Justice 2016

List past County appointments with dates served, and other past or present community or public service appointments. Committee/Organization Name Dates Served

Youth Advisory Board of SDJJC (Chair) April 2017-Present

Page I of 3 STATEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of San Diego . Current Employer Postdoctoral Research Fellow Aug 2019-2021 . Job Title Length of Employment

Previous Employers Position Title Length of Employment University of California, SD Graduate Student Sept. 2014-19 - Research Assistant Teaching Assistant Cal State Univ. San Marcos Lecturer Jan. 2018-June 2018

What experience or special knowledge can you bring to your area(s) of interest?

I'm interested in leveraging my doctoral work in critical childhood studies, youth civic- - engagement, and performance studies with my fieldwork in juvenile court administration. - I enjoy working with other people on creating a collective reality for future generations. I take - great pride in practicing social responsibility in creative, timely, and sustainable ways. -

Please list community organizations to which you belong:

NOTE: Candidates for the Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board, Assessment Appeals Board, County Hearing Officer, Eye Gnat Abatement Appeals Board, Fly Abatement and Appeals Board and/or Planning Commission, are required to submit evidence of their qualifications and a Statement of Incompatible Activities Related to County Duties (Form 519) that can be found on the Clerk of the Board's website at: www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cob/forms .html. Candidates may be asked to provide additional information. Membership qualifications for all County Boards, Commissions and Committees may be accessed through the Clerk of the Board's website at www.sandiegocounty.gov/cob/bcac/ or by calling (619) 53 1-5600. This Application will be considered complete when such requirements are provided by the applicant.

By signing below, I declare that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Tezeru Teshome June 18, 2020 - Applicant 's Signature Date

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Teshome Tezeru

Last Name First Name Leon L. Williams Human Relations Commission

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES MEMBER ROSTER REPORT

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, LEON L. WILLIAMS SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Contact Person: Claudia Silva, Director of Office of Ethics County Dept: CAO & Compliance Phone: 619-531-5174 Fax: Mail Stop: A-6

Member Name: Stephan, Summer BCC Position: Expiration: INDEFINITE Term: INDEFINITE Seat: Seat 1 Appointed: 7/17/2020 Nominated By: EX-OFFICIO MO: Appointed By: PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 20-054 Requirement: District Attorney or designee

Comments:

Member Name: Gore, Bill BCC Position: Expiration: INDEFINITE Term: INDEFINITE Seat: Seat 2 Appointed: 7/17/2020 Nominated By: EX-OFFICIO MO: Appointed By: PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 20-054 Requirement: Sheriff or a designee

Comments:

Member Name: Clark, Kate BCC Position: Expiration: INDEFINITE Term: INDEFINITE Seat: Seat 3 Appointed: 6/23/2020 Nominated By: JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES MO: 25 Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Jewish Family Services designee, Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: Dessert, Caroline BCC Position: Expiration: INDEFINITE Term: INDEFINITE Seat: Seat 4 Appointed: 6/23/2020 Nominated By: SAN DIEGO LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER MO: 25 Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: San Diego LGBT Community Center designee, Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: Essa, Rashid BCC Position: Expiration: INDEFINITE Term: INDEFINITE Seat: Seat 5 Appointed: 6/23/2020 Nominated By: INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE MO: 25 Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: International Rescue Committee designee, Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: Chavez-Peterson, Norma BCC Position: Expiration: INDEFINITE Term: INDEFINITE Seat: Seat 6 Appointed: 8/4/2020 Nominated By: SAN DIEGO RAPID RESPONSE NETWORK MO: 20 Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: San Diego Rapid Response Network designee, Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: Elliott Santos, Angela BCC Position: Expiration: INDEFINITE Term: INDEFINITE Seat: Seat 7 Appointed: 6/23/2020 Nominated By: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRIBAL CHAIRMEN’S ASSOCIATION MO: 25 Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Tribal Chairmen's Association designee, Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

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Member Name: Nash, Ellen BCC Position: Expiration: INDEFINITE Term: INDEFINITE Seat: Seat 8 Appointed: 6/23/2020 Nominated By: SAN DIEGO CHAPTER OF THE BLACK POLITICAL ASSOCIATION OF MO: 25 CALIFORNIA Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: San Diego Chapter of the Black Political Association of California, Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: Tsoi, Samuel BCC Position: Expiration: INDEFINITE Term: INDEFINITE Seat: Seat 9 Appointed: 6/23/2020 Nominated By: UNION OF PAN ASIAN COMMUNITIES, ASIAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION MO: 25 AND SAN DIEGO API COALITION Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Asian Pacific Islander representative, Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: Gillies, Tammy BCC Position: Expiration: 9/15/2022 Term: 2-YEARS Seat: Seat 10 Appointed: 9/15/2020 Nominated By: HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, LEON L. WILLIAMS SAN DIEGO MO: 30 COUNTY Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: De Los Rios, Estela BCC Position: Expiration: 9/15/2022 Term: 2-YEARS Seat: Seat 11 Appointed: 9/15/2020 Nominated By: HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, LEON L. WILLIAMS SAN DIEGO MO: 30 COUNTY Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

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Member Name: Perez, Elena BCC Position: Expiration: 10/13/2022 Term: 2-YEARS Seat: Seat 12 Appointed: 10/13/2020 Nominated By: HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, LEON L. WILLIAMS SAN DIEGO MO: 16 COUNTY Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: VACANT BCC Position: Expiration: 10/13/2022 Term: 2-YEARS Seat: Seat 13 Appointed: Nominated By: HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, LEON L. WILLIAMS SAN DIEGO MO: COUNTY Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: VACANT BCC Position: Expiration: 10/13/2022 Term: 2-YEARS Seat: Seat 14 Appointed: Nominated By: HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, LEON L. WILLIAMS SAN DIEGO MO: COUNTY Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

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Member Name: Anaya, Pedro BCC Position: Expiration: 10/13/2022 Term: 2-YEARS Seat: Seat 15 Appointed: 10/13/2020 Nominated By: HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, LEON L. WILLIAMS SAN DIEGO MO: 16 COUNTY Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

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Member Name: Khoury, George BCC Position: Expiration: 10/13/2022 Term: 2-YEARS Seat: Seat 16 Appointed: 10/13/2020 Nominated By: HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, LEON L. WILLIAMS SAN DIEGO MO: 16 COUNTY Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: Fowler Sr., Rodney BCC Position: Expiration: 1/6/2025 Term: CONCURRENT Seat: Seat 17 Appointed: 3/2/2021 Nominated By: District 1 MO: 25 Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: Clark, Cinnamon BCC Position: Expiration: 1/6/2025 Term: CONCURRENT Seat: Seat 18 Appointed: 3/2/2021 Nominated By: District 1 MO: 25 Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: VACANT BCC Position: Expiration: 1/4/2021 Term: CONCURRENT Seat: Seat 19 Appointed: Nominated By: District 1 MO: Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Youth Representative (age 16-24), Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: Hodges, Dennis BCC Position: Expiration: 1/6/2025 Term: CONCURRENT Seat: Seat 20 Appointed: 3/16/2021 Nominated By: District 2 MO: 30 Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: Riemann, Tim BCC Position: Expiration: 1/6/2025 Term: CONCURRENT Seat: Seat 21 Appointed: 3/16/2021 Nominated By: District 2 MO: 30 Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: VACANT BCC Position: Expiration: 1/4/2021 Term: CONCURRENT Seat: Seat 22 Appointed: Nominated By: District 2 MO: Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Youth Representative (age 16-24), Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

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Member Name: Griffin-Jones, Christina BCC Position: Expiration: 1/6/2025 Term: CONCURRENT Seat: Seat 23 Appointed: 3/2/2021 Nominated By: District 3 MO: 25 Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: Ramirez, Herminia BCC Position: Expiration: 1/6/2025 Term: CONCURRENT Seat: Seat 24 Appointed: 5/4/2021 Nominated By: District 3 MO: 33 Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: Chasin, Kate BCC Position: Expiration: 1/6/2025 Term: CONCURRENT Seat: Seat 25 Appointed: 5/4/2021 Nominated By: District 3 MO: 33 Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Youth Representative (age 16-24), Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: Murray-Ramirez, Nicole BCC Position: Expiration: 1/2/2023 Term: CONCURRENT Seat: Seat 26 Appointed: 6/23/2020 Nominated By: District 4 MO: 25 Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: Hassane, Mohamed Taha BCC Position: Expiration: 1/2/2023 Term: CONCURRENT Seat: Seat 27 Appointed: 6/23/2020 Nominated By: District 4 MO: 25 Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: Artan, Warsan BCC Position: Expiration: 1/2/2023 Term: CONCURRENT Seat: Seat 28 Appointed: 6/23/2020 Nominated By: District 4 MO: 25 Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Youth Representative (age 16-24), Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: VACANT BCC Position: Expiration: 1/2/2023 Term: CONCURRENT Seat: Seat 29 Appointed: Nominated By: District 5 MO: Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

Member Name: Evans, Eleanor BCC Position: Expiration: 1/2/2023 Term: CONCURRENT Seat: Seat 30 Appointed: 6/23/2020 Nominated By: District 5 MO: 25 Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

Comments:

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Member Name: Ruderman, Simona BCC Position: Expiration: 1/2/2023 Term: CONCURRENT Seat: Seat 31 Appointed: 4/6/2021 Nominated By: District 5 MO: 31 Appointed By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Requirement: Youth Representative (age 16-24), Shall be a resident of the County of San Diego

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(HEADER HERE) For Immediate Release April 27, 2021

Contact: Chair Ellen Nash [email protected]

HRC Releases Cathedral Catholic Statement

The Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission works to promote positive human relations, respect, and the integrity of every individual regardless of gender, religion, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or citizenship status. Appreciating and respecting one another is of utmost importance, and these lessons start at a young age. We urge our communities to join us and remain vigilant in teaching these lessons. High school students recently reminded us all how important these lessons remain.

We acknowledge Cathedral Catholic High School’s public apology after football players circulated and posed in offensive photos aimed at Lincoln High School, which Cathedral played in a football game the week before. One social media post created by a Cathedral Catholic player had a photo of somebody wearing a shirt that read “Catholics vs. Convicts III” with the caption “We run the city” typed onto the photo.

We also value the letter school leaders sent to families condemning the photos as racist and stating that the school unreservedly apologizes “for the poor judgment shown by the students who posed for and posted the racist photos.”

This incident reminds us of the work that must continue in our communities. We encourage our school communities take the following actions:

• Ensure that words and actions meet high standards, and that racists behavior and acts are not tolerated. • Ensure that every student, family member, guest or employee feels valued, safe, and welcomed. • Create a plan to address racial bias and restorative practices.

The Human Relations Commission works to foster mutual respect and understanding among all communities within the county. We look forwarding to working with the County of San Diego’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice to develop solutions that create safe and welcoming culturally competent spaces for our youth in San Diego.

About the Commission: The Board of Supervisors established the Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission in May 2020 to promote positive human relations, respect, and the integrity of every individual regardless of gender, religion, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or citizenship status. The Commission consists of 31 members, of which 25 are currently seated.

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(HEADER HERE) For Immediate Release April 27, 2021

Contact: Chair Ellen Nash [email protected]

HRC Releases Chauvin Case Verdict Statement

The conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin is being seen as a watershed moment for police accountability. Yet, since the verdict more Black lives around the country have been taken by police officers.

It is a reminder that the journey to dismantle racial injustices in policing and our criminal justice system requires resilience, vigilance, and unwavering commitment.

The Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission has formed a public safety subcommittee to engage with law enforcement so that every community can receive fair and unbiased police services. The subcommittee will discuss the diversity, accountability, policy, outreach, and culture of the Sheriff’s Department. This public safety subcommittee is part of the Human Relations Commission’s work of promoting a culture of positive human relations and fostering mutual respect and understanding within the County.

The work before us is clear. We must continue to reimagine policing across this county. We must continue to promote positive human relations. We must continue to rebuild trust with the San Diego community.

We realize it will take long hard work, courageous and difficult conversation, and strategic and purposeful planning. However, we embrace the challenges that brought individuals from all walks of life together as the Human Relations Commission to ensure that every resident realizes the American dream of life, liberty, and justice for all.

We extend our heartfelt prayers and sympathies to George Floyd’s family and want them to know that Mr. Floyd has forever changed the nation, particularly San Diego County for the better.

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Ethnic and Cultural Heritages and Diversity Observance Calendar Observances in blue indicate that the date varies from year to year.

January Month-long observations: National Mentoring Month; Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month; Poverty in America Awareness Month • 1/1: New Year’s Day • 1/1: Feast Day of St. Basil, a holiday observed by the Eastern Orthodox Church, commemorating the death of Saint Basil the Great. • 1/1: Emancipation Proclamation signed President Abraham Lincoln • 1/4: World Braille Day • 1/7: Christmas (Eastern Orthodox) • 1/6: Epiphany or Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day) • 1/13: Lori-Maghi, an annual festival celebrated by the Sikhs commemorating the memory of 40 Sikh martyrs • 1/14: Makar Sankranti, a major harvest festival celebrated in various parts of India • 1/17: World Religion Day, observed by those of the Bahá’í faith to promote interfaith harmony and understanding. • 1/18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day • 1/27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day

February Month-long observations: Black History Month; American Heart Month • 2/1: National Freedom Day • 2/1-2/7: African Heritage and Health Week • 2/11: Asian-American Women’s Equal Pay Day • 2/12: Lunar New Year • 2/12-2/14: Losar, the Tibetan Buddhist New Year, a time of renewal through sacred and secular practices • 2/14: Valentine’s Day • 2/15: Parinirvana or Nirvana Day • 2/17: Ash Wednesday • 2/20: World Day of Social Justice • 2/25-2/26: Purim

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March Month-long observations: National Women’s History Month; Irish-American Heritage History Month; Greek American Heritage History Month; Developmental Disabilities Month; National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness and Education Month; International Endometriosis Awareness Month • 3/1: International Wheelchair Day • 3/8: International Women’s Day • 3/11: Maha Shivaratri • 3/13-4/15: Deaf History Month • 3/17: St. Patrick’s Day • 3/20: Nowruz • 3/21: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination • 3/25: International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is a United Nations international observation that offers the opportunity to honour and remember those who suffered and died at the hands of the brutal slavery system. • 3/18-3/19: Holi • 3/27-4/4: Passover • 3/31: Cesar Chavez Day • 3/31: Transgender Day of Visibility

April Month-long observations: National Arab American Heritage History Month; Celebrate Diversity Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month, Autism Awareness Month • 4/2: World Autism Awareness Day • 4/4: Easter • 4/7-4/8: Yom HaShoah • 4/8: Buddha’s Birth • 4/12-5/12: Ramadan • 4/12: Hindu New Year • 4/13: Equal Pay Day • 4/14: Vaisakhi (also known as Baisakhi) • 4/16-17: Yom Ha’Atzmaut, national Independence Day in Israel • 4/19-5/1: The Festival of Ridvan • 4/21: Ram Navami

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• 4/22: Earth Day • 4/23: St. George’s Day • 4/24: Lazarus Saturday • 4/24: Armenian Martyrs’ Day • 4/25: Mahavir Jayanti • 4/28: Ninth Day of Ridvan • 4/29-4/30: Lag BaOmer

May Month-long observations: Asian American Pacific Islander American Heritage History Month; Mental Health Awareness Month; Jewish American Heritage History Month; Older Americans Month; Haitian American Heritage History Month; India-American Heritage History Month; National Foster Care Month • 5/2: Orthodox Easter (also called Pascha) • 5/5: Cinco de Mayo • 5/6: National Day of Prayer • 5/9: Laylat al-Qadr • 5/12-5/13: Eid al-Fitr • 5/13: Ascension of Jesus or Ascension Day • 5/16-5/18: Shavuot • 5/17: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia • 5/21: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development • 5/22: Harvey Milk Day • 5/22-5/23: Declaration of the Báb • 5/23: Pentecost • 5/26: Vesak or Visakha Puja (Buddha Day) • 5/30: Trinity Sunday • 5/31: Memorial Day

June Month-long observations: LGBTQIA+ Pride History Month; Stonewall Riots began Civil Rights; Caribbean American Heritage History Month, Immigrant Heritage Month • 6/3: Corpus Christi • 6/11: Feast of the Most Sacred Heart • 6/12: Philippine Independence Day

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• 6/14: Flag Day- United States • 6/15: Native American Citizenship Day • 6/15: St. Vladimir Day • 6/16: Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev • 6/19: Juneteenth • 6/20: World Refugee Day • 6/29: Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul

July Month-long observations: French American Heritage History Month • 7/4: American Independence Day • 7/14: International Non-Binary People’s Day • 7/17-18: Tisha B'Av • 7/18-19 (sundown to sundown): Waqf al Arafa • 7/18: Nelson Mandela International Day • 7/24: Asalha Puja, or Dharma Day • 7/26: National Disability Independence Day • 7/30: International Day of Friendship

August Month-long observations: Diversity Awareness Month/National Civility Month; Middle Eastern American Heritage Month; North African Heritage Month • 8/9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous People • 8/10: Hijri New Year • 8/13: Black Women’s Equal Pay Day • 8/19: World Humanitarian Day • 8/21: Senior Citizen’s Day • 8/26: Women’s Equality Day

September Month-long observations: Hispanic American Heritage History Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15) • 9/6: Labor Day • 9/6-9/8: Rosh Hashanah • 9/11: Ethiopian New Year • 9/15-16 (sundown to sundown): Yom Kippur

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• 9/18: International Equal Pay Day • 9/21: International Day of Peace • 9/20-27: Sukkot • 9/24: Native American Day

October Month-long observations: Filipino American Heritage History Month; LGBTQIA+ History Month; Polish American Heritage History Month; Italian American Heritage History Month; National Disability Employment Awareness Month; German American Heritage Month; Bullying Prevention Month; Breast Cancer Awareness Month; Global Diversity Awareness Month • 10/1: Native American Women’s Equal Pay Day • 10/7-10/15: Navaratri • 10/10: World Mental Health Day • 10/11: National Coming Out Day • 10/11: Indigenous People’s Day • 10/15: White Cane Safety Day (Blind Awareness) • 10/19: Mawlid • 10/20: Sikh Holy Day • 10/20: International Pronouns Day • 10/22: International Stuttering Awareness Day • 10/29: Latinx Women’s Equal Pay Day • 10/31: Halloween

November Month-long observations: American Indian Alaskan Native Heritage Month (Native American); National Native American Heritage Month; National Family Caregivers Month • 11/1-11/2: Dia de los Muertos • 11/4: Diwali • 11/11: Veteran’s Day • 11/16: United Nations Day of Tolerance • 11/19: International Men’s Day • 11/20: Transgender Day of Remembrance • 11/20: Universal Children’s Day • 11/25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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• 11/25: Thanksgiving • 11/26: Native American Heritage Day • 11/28-12/6: Hanukkah

December Month-long observations: Human Rights Month • 12/1: World AIDS Day • 12/3: International Day for Persons with Disabilities • 12/6: Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe – Mexico • 12/8: Bodhi Day • 12/10: Human Rights Day • 12/16-12/24: Las Posadas • 12/21: Winter Solstice • 12/21-12/25: Pancha Ganapati • 12/25: Christmas (Christian) • 12/26: Boxing Day – Canada, UK & Ireland • 12/26-1/1: Kwanzaa • 12/31-1/1: Omisoka – Japanese New Year

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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Interim Chair: Ellen Nash Interim Vice Chair: Warsan Artan

District Attorney International Rescue Jewish Family Services San Diego Asian Pacific Summer Stephan Committee Kate Clark Islander Coalition Rashid Essa Samuel Tsoi

San Diego Rapid San Diego County San Diego County San Diego Chapter of Response Network Sheriff Chairmen’s Tribal the Black Political Norma Chavez- William D. Gore Association Association Peterson Angela Elliot Santos Ellen Nash, Chair

San Diego LGBT District 1, Cox District 2, Jacob District 3, Gaspar Community Center Daphyne Watson Austin Jones Kate Chasin Cara Dessert Enrique Morones Kenya Taylor Regina Roberts Ryan Garcia Vince Kattoula Shane Harris

District 4, Fletcher District 5, Desmond Commission Seats 10-16 Nicole Murray Ramirez Angel Ortiz Elena Perez Taha Hassane Eleanor Evans Estela De Los Rios Warsan Artan, Vice Gwen Sanders George Khoury Chair Griselda Ramirez Maya Alfonso Pedro Anaya Tammy Gillies

LEON L. WILLIAMS SAN DIEGO COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

MINUTES DATE: December 15, 2020 TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM LOCATION: Zoom Virtual Meeting

Commission Members in Attendance

Angela Elliott-Santos Bill Gore- Nadia Cara Dessert Daphyne Watson Moshirian Binderup as designee for second hour of meeting. Eleanor Evans Ellen Nash Enrique Morones George Khoury Gina Roberts Griselda Ramirez Gwen Sanders Kate Chasin Kate Clark Kenya Taylor Nicole Murray Ramirez Norma Chavez- Peterson Pedro Anaya Rashid Essa Ryan Garcia Samuel Tsoi Summer Stephan-Yoli Taha Hassane Tammy Gillies Vince Kattoula Apalategui as designee for first hour of meeting. Warsan Artan

Guests & Staff Andrew Strong, CAO Chief of Staff, Chief Administrative Office Claudia G. Silva, Director, Office of Ethics and Compliance Denise Alvarez-Negrete, Administrative Secretary III, Office of Ethics and Compliance Elizabeth Bustos, Community Development Liaison, HHSA Executive Office Guadalupe Velasquez, Senior Consultant, Othering and Belonging Institute Jessica Chacon, Senior Consultant, UPD Nadia Moshirian Binderup, Public Affairs Officer, Sheriff Department Natalia Bravo, CAO Project Manager, Chief Administrative Office Paul Parker, Executive Officer, Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB) Priya Shankar, Consultant, UPD Rachel Witt, Chief Deputy County Counsel, Office of County Counsel Wendy Ake, Director, Othering and Belonging Institute Yoli Apalategui, Public Affairs Officer, District Attorney

1. Call to order – Meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m.

2. Roll call – Conducted

Commission Members Absent o Angel Ortiz o Austin Jones o Elena Perez o Estela De Los Rios o Maya Alfonso o Shane Harris

3. Public Comment: None.

4. Approval of Minutes for September 22, 2020, October 6, 2020, October 20, 2020, October 22, 2020, November 10, 2020, November 24, 2020, and December 1, 2020.

Commission Member Gina Roberts made a motion to approve the minutes for dates mentioned above. Seconded by Commission Member Eleanor Evans.

Vote: 18 Approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, 13 absent/no response. Motion Passes.

Approved: Opposed: Abstained: Absent/No Response: Angela Elliott-Santos Angel Ortiz Bill Gore Austin Jones Cara Dessert Daphyne Watson Eleanor Evans Enrique Morones Ellen Nash Estela De Los Rios George Khoury Kate Clark Gina Roberts Elena Perez Griselda Ramirez Norma Chavez-Peterson Gwen Sanders Maya Alfonso Kate Chasin Samuel Tsoi Kenya Taylor Shane Harris Nicole Murray Ramirez Taha Hassane Pedro Anaya Tammy Gillies Rashid Essa Ryan Garcia Yoli Apalategui Vince Kattoula Warsan Artan

5. Discussion of community raised matters relating to the Commission promoting positive human relations. Discussion is limited to 15 minutes which may include the Commission placing the matter on a future agenda for possible action.

6. Presentation on the Citizen’s Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB)

Presentation by Paul Parker, Chief Executive Officer of CLERB.

Member Harris is requesting the commission to conduct a study of all county commissions and boards to have a break down on Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Age to be added to the next agenda.

7. Development of mission statement for the Office of Equity and Racial Justice – update from Mission Statement Ad Hoc Committee

Presentation by OBI and UPD.

8. Adoption of 2021 Regular Meeting Schedule

Commission Member George Khoury made a motion to adopt meeting schedule. Seconded by Commission Member Eleanor Evans.

Vote: 21 Approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, 10 absent/no response. Motion passes.

Approved: Opposed: Abstained: Absent/No Response:

Angela Elliott-Santos Angel Ortiz Nadia Moshirian Binderup Austin Jones Cara Dessert Elena Perez Daphyne Watson Estela De Los Rios Eleanor Evans Griselda Ramirez-left 2nd Ellen Nash hour of meeting Enrique Morones Gwen Sanders George Khoury Kate Chasin Gina Roberts Shane Harris Kate Clark Maya Alfonso Kenya Taylor Taha Hassan Nicole Murray Ramirez Norma Chavez-Peterson Pedro Anaya Rashid Essa Ryan Garcia Samuel Tsoi Summer Stephan Tammy Gillies Vince Kattoula Warsan Artan

9. Thank you to Commission Members whose terms are soon concluding

10. Communication received from the City of San Diego Human Relations Commission

No action is requested or needed to be taken.

11. Future Agenda Items

12. Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m.

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Interim Chair: Ellen Nash Interim Vice Chair: Warsan Artan

District Attorney International Rescue Jewish Family Services San Diego Asian Pacific Summer Stephan Committee Kate Clark Islander Coalition Rashid Essa Samuel Tsoi

LEON L. WILLIAMS SAN DIEGO COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

MINUTES DATE: January 7, 2021 TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM LOCATION: Zoom Virtual Meeting

Commission Members in Attendance

Angela Elliot Santos Bill Gore Eleanor Evans Elena Perez Ellen Nash Estela De Los Rios George Khoury Pedro Anaya Samuel Tsoi Summer Stephan Taha Hassane Tammy Gillies Taha Hassane Tammy Gillies Warsan Artan

Guests & Staff Andrew Strong, CAO Chief of Staff, Chief Administrative Office Claudia G. Silva, Director, Office of Ethics and Compliance Denise Alvarez-Negrete, Administrative Secretary III, Office of Ethics and Compliance Elizabeth Bustos, Community Development Liaison, HHSA Executive Office Guadalupe Velasquez, Senior Associate, Targeted Universalism, Othering and Belonging Institute Jessica Chacon, Senior Consultant, UPD Consulting Nadia Moshirian Binderup, Community Inclusion Director, Sheriff’s Department Natalia Bravo, CAO Project Manager, Chief Administrative Office Priya Shankar, Consultant, UPD Consulting Rachel Witt, Chief Deputy County Counsel, Office of County Counsel Wendy Ake, Director, Targeted Universalism, Othering and Belonging Institute

1. Call to order – Meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m.

2. Roll call – Conducted

Commission Members Absent: o Angel Ortiz o Cara Dessert o Kate Clark o Maya Alfonso o Norma Chavez-Peterson o Nicole Murray Ramirez o Rashid Essa

3. Public Comment: Francine Maxwell, NAACP.

4. Discussion of community raised matters relating to the Commission promoting positive human relations. Discussion is limited to 15 minutes which may include the Commission placing the matter on a future agenda for possible action.

5. Update and discussion of development of mission statement for the Office of Equity and Racial Justice

Update and introductions by Wendy Ake, Othering and Belonging Institute; Guadalupe Velasquez Othering and Belonging Institute; Priya Shankar, UPD Consulting; and Jessica Chacon, UPD Consulting.

6. Discussion regarding requesting a study of the demographics of board, commissions, and committees

Commission Member Eleanor Evans made a motion to request the CAO to direct staff to conduct study of demographics of all San Diego boards and commissions. Seconded by Commission Member George Khoury.

Vote: 12 Approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, 9 absent/no response. Motion Passes.

Approved: Opposed: Abstained: Absent/No Response: Angela Elliot Santos None. None. Angel Ortiz Bill Gore Cara Dessert Eleanor Evans Kate Clark Elena Perez Maya Alfonso Ellen Nash Norma Chavez- Estela De Los Rios Peterson George Khoury Nicole Murray Gwen Sanders Ramirez Pedro Anaya Rashid Essa Summer Stephan Samuel Tsoi/left Taha Hassane meeting Warsan Artan Tammy

Gillies/left meeting 7. Vacant seats To add recruitment strategy to community and opportunities to the next agenda.

8. Future Agenda Items Workforce Diversity report for program suicide prevention. District Attorney Office will request her office to provide on the next Agenda.

9. Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 12:11 p.m.

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Interim Chair: Ellen Nash Interim Vice Chair: Warsan Artan

District Attorney International Rescue Jewish Family Services San Diego Asian Pacific Summer Stephan Committee Kate Clark Islander Coalition Rashid Essa Samuel Tsoi

San Diego LGBT District 1, Vargas District 2, Anderson District 3, Lawson- Community Center Remer Cara Dessert

LEON L. WILLIAMS SAN DIEGO COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

MINUTES DATE: January 19, 2021 TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM LOCATION: Zoom Virtual Meeting

Commission Members in Attendance

Pedro Anaya Warsan Artan Norma Chavez-Peterson Kate Clark Estela De Los Rios Cara Dessert Angela Elliot Santos George Khoury Nicole Murray Ramirez Ellen Nash Elena Perez Gwen Sanders Summer Stephan Samuel Tsoi

Guests & Staff Andrew Strong, CAO Chief of Staff, Chief Administrative Office Claudia G. Silva, Director, Office of Ethics and Compliance Denise Alvarez-Negrete, Administrative Secretary III, Office of Ethics and Compliance Elizabeth Bustos, Community Development Liaison, HHSA Executive Office Guadalupe Velasquez, Senior Consultant, Targeted Universalism, Othering and Belonging Institute Jessica Chacon, Senior Consultant, UPD Consulting Natalia Bravo, CAO Project Manager, Chief Administrative Office Rachel Witt, Chief Deputy County Counsel, Office of County Counsel Wendy Ake, Director, Targeted Universalism, and Public Finance Othering and Belonging Institute

1. Call to order – Meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m.

2. Roll call – Conducted

Commission Members Absent: o Rashid Essa o Bill Gore o Angel Ortiz

3. Public Comment: None.

5. Update and discussion of development of mission statement for the Office of Equity and Racial Justice

Update by Wendy Ake, Director, Targeted Universalism, and Public Finance Othering and Belonging Institute.

6. Board action declaring racism as a public health crisis

Update by Claudia G. Silva, Director, Office of Ethics and Compliance. Board of Supervisor’s meeting on January 12 adopted resolution declaring racism is a public health crisis and has directed CAO to report back to BOS within 90 days with an action plan.

7. Request for diversity information regarding staff of San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council based on public comment received on January 7, 2021.

Update by Claudia G. Silva, Director, Office of Ethics and Compliance. County of San Diego Behavioral Services has a contract with Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP) by facilitating advisory council and other related subcommittees. Staffing level breakdown provided.

8. Future Agenda Items 9. Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Interim Chair: Ellen Nash Interim Vice Chair: Warsan Artan

District Attorney International Rescue Jewish Family Services San Diego Asian Pacific Summer Stephan Committee Kate Clark Islander Coalition Rashid Essa Samuel Tsoi

San Diego LGBT District 1, Vargas District 2, Anderson District 3, Lawson- Community Center Remer Cara Dessert

LEON L. WILLIAMS SAN DIEGO COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

MINUTES DATE: February 4, 2021 TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM LOCATION: Zoom Virtual Meeting

Commission Members in Attendance

Pedro Anaya Warsan Artan Kate Clark Estela De Los Rios Angela Elliot Santos Eleanor Evans Tammy Gillies Bill Gore Designee -Nadia Moshirian Binderup Taha Hassane George Khoury Nicole Murray Ramirez Ellen Nash Elena Perez Gwen Sanders Summer Stephan Samuel Tsoi

Guests & Staff Andrew Strong, CAO Chief of Staff, Chief Administrative Office Claudia G. Silva, Director, Office of Ethics and Compliance Denise Alvarez-Negrete, Administrative Secretary III, Office of Ethics and Compliance Elizabeth Bustos, Community Development Liaison, HHSA Executive Office Guadalupe Velasquez, Senior Associate, Targeted Universalism, Othering and Belonging Institute Jessica Chacon, Senior Consultant, UPD Consulting Matthew Brown, Associate Director, Anti-Defamation League Nadia Moshirian Binderup, Community Inclusion Director, Sheriff’s Department Natalia Bravo, CAO Project Manager, Chief Administrative Office Rachel Witt, Chief Deputy County Counsel, Office of County Counsel Wendy Ake, Director, Just Public Finance, Targeted Universalism, Othering and Belonging Institute

1. Call to Order – Meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m.

2. Roll Call Commission Members Absent: o Cara Dessert o Norma Chavez-Peterson o Rashid Essa

3. Public Comment: None.

A discussion occurred to address and resolve the complaint received by former Commission Member Enrique Morones of Gente Unida against the County of San Diego Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s Department provided a response referring the complainant can file a complaint with Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB). The Leon L. Williams Human Relations Commission does not have authority over Sheriff matters. A letter from the commission will be sent to complainant with option to file a complaint with CLERB. The commission will inquire with CLERB if such complaints have been filed and report back to the commission.

5. Update and discussion of development of mission statement for the Office of Equity and Racial Justice

Presented by Guadalupe Velasquez, Targeted Universalism, Othering and Belonging Institute.

6. Presentation on extremist/hate groups by Anti Defamation League (ADL)

Presentation by Matthew Brown, Associate Director, Anti-Defamation League-San Diego.

7. Update on vacancies

Updated provided by Claudia G. Silva, Director, Office of Ethics and Compliance. Demographic information to be shared with the commission on the next agenda. The Board of Supervisors currently has ten open seats for which nominations will be made.

8. Future Agenda Items The office of the District Attorney will be presenting in the upcoming March meeting. A request will be made to take a vote on the next meeting to provide the commission with monthly status reports on hate crimes filed with the District Attorneys’ Office.

9. Adjournment – Meeting Adjourned at 11:53 a.m.

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Interim Chair: Ellen Nash Interim Vice Chair: Warsan Artan

District Attorney International Rescue Jewish Family Services San Diego Asian Pacific Summer Stephan Committee Kate Clark Islander Coalition Rashid Essa Samuel Tsoi

San Diego LGBT District 1, Vargas District 2, Anderson District 3, Lawson- Community Center Remer Cara Dessert

District 4, Fletcher District 5, Desmond Commission Seats 10-16 Nicole Murray Ramirez Eleanor Evans Elena Perez Taha Hassane Gwen Sanders Estela De Los Rios Warsan Artan, Vice George Khoury Chair Pedro Anaya Tammy Gillies

LEON L. WILLIAMS SAN DIEGO COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

MINUTES DATE: February 23, 2021 TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM LOCATION: Zoom Virtual Meeting

Commission Members in Attendance

Pedro Anaya Warsan Artan Norma Chavez-Peterson Kate Clark Estela De Los Rios Cara Dessert Angela Elliot-Santos Rashid Essa Eleanor Evans Tammy Gillies Bill Gore Taha Hassan George Khoury Nicole Murray Ramirez Ellen Nash Elena Perez Gwen Sanders Summer Stephan Samuel Tsoi

Guests & Staff Andrew Strong, Director, Office of Equity and Social Justice Claudia G. Silva, Director, Office of Ethics and Compliance Denise Alvarez-Negrete, Administrative Secretary III, Office of Ethics and Compliance Elizabeth Bustos, Community Development Liaison, HHSA Executive Office Jessica Chacon, Senior Consultant, UPD Kelly Martinez, Undersheriff Nadia Moshirian Binderup, Community Inclusion Director, Sheriff’s Department Natalia Bravo, CAO Chief of Staff Rachel Witt, Chief Deputy County Counsel, Office of County Counsel Wendy Ake, Director, Targeted Universalism, and Public Finance Othering and Belonging Institute Yolanda Apalategui, Assistant District Attorney (Attended for Summer Stephan)

1. Call to Order – Meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m.

2. Roll Call

3. Public Comment: None.

5. Update and discussion of development of mission statement for the Office of Equity and Racial Justice

Presentation by Jessica Chacon, Senior Consultant, UPD and Wendy Ake, Director, Targeted Universalism, and Public Finance Othering and Belonging Institute.

6. Presentation on protests, demonstrations, and rallies by the Sheriff’s Department

Presentation by Sheriff Bill Gore and Undersheriff Kelly Martinez.

7. Update on vacancies: demographics and nomination process

Update by Claudia G. Silva, Director, Office of Ethics and Compliance.

8. Update on Office of Equity and Racial Justice

Introduction of OERJ Director, Andrew Strong.

9. Upcoming Officer elections: overview of process

Members to express interest to select the Chair and Vice Chair nominees for Human Relations commission to be at the next meeting.

10. Communications sent regarding non-agenda public comments relating to November protest

Communications from Human Relations Commission were provided to the individuals and no additional follow up was received.

11. Future Agenda Items

12. Adjournment – Meeting Adjourned at 12:08 p.m.

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Interim Chair: Ellen Nash Interim Vice Chair: Warsan Artan

District Attorney International Rescue Jewish Family Services San Diego Asian Pacific Summer Stephan Committee Kate Clark Islander Coalition Rashid Essa Samuel Tsoi

San Diego LGBT District 1, Vargas District 2, Anderson District 3, Lawson- Community Center Rodney Fowler Sr. Remer Cara Dessert Cinnamon Clark Christina Griffin-Jones

LEON L. WILLIAMS SAN DIEGO COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

MINUTES DATE: March 4, 2021 TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM LOCATION: Zoom Virtual Meeting

Commission Members in Attendance

Pedro Anaya Warsan Artan Cinnamon Estela De Los Rios Clark Angela Elliot Santos Rashid Essa Eleanor Evans Rodney Fowler Tammy Gillies Bill Gore – Designee Nadia Taha Hassane George Khoury Moshirian Binderup Nicole Murray Ramirez Ellen Nash Elena Perez Gwen Sanders Summer Stephan

Guests & Staff Andrew Strong, Director, Office of Equity and Racial Justice Claudia G. Silva, Director, Office of Ethics and Compliance Denise Alvarez-Negrete, Administrative Secretary III, Office of Ethics and Compliance Doug Austin, CEO & Founder, UPD Consulting Elizabeth Bustos, Community Development Liaison, HHSA Executive Office Jessica Chacon, Senior Consultant, UPD Leonard Trinh, Deputy District Attorney Nadia Moshirian Binderup, Community Inclusion Director, Sheriff’s Department Natalia Bravo, CAO Chief of Staff Rachel Witt, Chief Deputy County Counsel, Office of County Counsel Wendy Ake, Director, Targeted Universalism, and Public Finance Othering and Belonging Institute

1. Call to Order – Meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m.

2. Roll Call

Commission Members Absent: o Cara Dessert o Christina Griffin-Jones o Kate Clark o Norma Chavez-Petreson o Samuel Tsoi

3. Public Comment: Gina Roberts

5. Introduce new Commission members

6. Update on Office of Equity and Racial Justice

Update by Andrew Strong, Director, Office of Equity and Racial Justice (OERJ). Two new recruitments for OERJ staff vacancies have been released. Uplift Boys & Men of Color, and Cannabis Social Equity Program are newly approved BOS initiatives under OERJ’s purview.

7. Update and discussion of development of mission statement for the Office of Equity and Racial Justice

Update by Jessica Chacon, Senior Consultant, UPD Consulting and Doug Austin, CEO & Founder, Urban Policy Development Consulting. Mission Statement development update: Survey link will be distributed by email March 8th. Outreach mechanisms will be used. Survey feedback to be provided at the next Ad Hoc Committee on March 23rd.

8. Presentation on hate crimes and hate incidents by the District Attorney’s Office

Presentation by District Attorney Summer Stephan, and Deputy District Attorney Leonard Trinh.

9. Upcoming Officer elections: statements of interest in serving as Chair and/or Vice-Chair

Meeting ended; item trailed.

10. Resolution proposed by Member Gillies regarding January 6, 2021

Item trailed to strategic planning at Member Gillies request.

11. Future Agenda Items

12. Adjournment – Meeting Adjourned at 11:43 a.m.

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Interim Chair: Ellen Nash Interim Vice Chair: Warsan Artan District Attorney International Rescue Jewish Family Services San Diego Asian Pacific Summer Stephan Committee Kate Clark Islander Coalition Rashid Essa Samuel Tsoi

San Diego LGBT District 1, Vargas District 2, Anderson District 3, Lawson- Community Center Rodney Fowler Sr. Tim Riemann Remer Cara Dessert Cinnamon Clark Dennis Hodges Christina Griffin-Jones

LEON L. WILLIAMS SAN DIEGO COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

MINUTES DATE: March 23, 2021 TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM LOCATION: Zoom Virtual Meeting

Commission Members in Attendance

Pedro Anaya Warsan Artan Norma Chavez- Cinnamon Clark Peterson Estela De Los Rios Cara Dessert Rashid Essa Eleanor Evans Rodney Fowler Tammy Gillies Christina Griffin-Jones Taha Hassane Dennis Hodges George Khoury Nicole Murray Ramirez Ellen Nash Elena Perez Gwen Sanders Summer Stephan Samuel Tsoi

Guests & Staff Andrew Strong, Director, Office of Equity and Racial Justice Claudia G. Silva, Director, Office of Ethics and Compliance Denise Alvarez-Negrete, Administrative Secretary III, Office of Ethics and Compliance Elizabeth Bustos, Community Development Liaison, HHSA Executive Office Guadalupe Velasquez, Senior Consultant, Othering and Belonging Institute Jessica Chacon, Senior Consultant, UPD Nadia Moshirian Binderup, Community Inclusion Director, Sheriff’s Department Natalia Bravo, CAO Chief of Staff Priya Shankar, Consultant, UPD Consulting Rachel Witt, Chief Deputy County Counsel, Office of County Counsel Wendy Ake, Director Othering and Belonging Institute

1. Call to Order – Meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m.

2. Roll Call

Commission Members Absent: o Angela Elliot-Santos o Kate Clark o Tim Riemann

3. Public Comment: Dave Myers.

5. Introduce new Commission members

The Commission welcomes members Christina Griffin-Jones, Dennis Hodges, and Tim Riemann.

6. Calendaring Commission special meeting to be held April 13, 2021

7. Upcoming Officer elections: statements of interest in serving as Chair and/or Vice-Chair

Interest expressed by members Warsan Artan, Ellen Nash, and Nicole Murray Ramirez.

8. Proposed mission statement for the Office of Equity and Racial Justice

Presentation by Jessica Chacon, Senior Consultant, UPD; Priya Shankar, Consultant, UPD Consulting; and Andrew Strong, Director, Office of Equity and Racial Justice; Gina Roberts.

A motion was made to adopt final mission statement as presented. Motion was made by member Eleanor Evans. Seconded by member George Khoury.

Vote: 21 Approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, 3 absent/no response. Motion Passes.

Approved: Opposed: Abstained: Absent/No Response: Pedro Anaya Angela Elliot- Warsan Artan Santos Norma Chavez-Peterson Kate Clark Cinnamon Clark Time Riemann Estela De Los Rios Cara Dessert Rashid Essa Eleanor Evans Rodney Fowler Tammy Gillies Bill Gore/Proxy Christina Griffin Jones Taha Hassan Dennis Hodges George Khoury Nicole Murray Ramirez Ellen Nash Elena Perez Gwen Sanders Summer Stephan Samuel Tsoi

9. Presentation on anti-Asian hate incidents by the San Diego API Coalition

Presentation by member Samuel Tsoi, Kent Lee, Kirin Macapugay, API Coalition.

10. Future Agenda Items

11. Adjournment – Meeting Adjourned at 12:02 p.m.