Personal Statement 

It has been an honor to serve on the SCI Board of Directors with an incredible group of dedicated citizen diplomats. As I began my first term, SCI’s finances were running large deficits, yet there were great opportunities in sight with new executive leadership. In my role as the Human Resources Sub-Committee Chair, working with board and staff leaders, we re-structured the staff organizational chart and updated and streamlined internal administrative activities, resulting in significant cost savings while still maintaining strong programming and resources to our membership. I am also excited about SCI’s new Mayors Leadership Council, launched in 2021, which should bring new energy, commitment and support from municipal elected leaders to the organization, and strengthening SCI’s partnership with cities nationwide. There’s still more work to do in building a robust and dynamic staff team that will support current leadership and SCI members. SCI is now stronger and more resilient than it has been for a number of years, and I want to ensure its continued success via a second term on its Board of Directors. I thank you for this opportunity. 

Skills 

My professional background in human resources management was utilized to great extent during my first term, as SCI was required to update and streamline much of its internal structure and administrative practices. I bring guidance to staff leadership to ensure compliance and structural integrity of its operations. This work still continues. As a former Mayor, I also connect with current and former local elected leadership, encouraging their initial and ongoing engagement and support.