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Professional Contacts
Each professional listed below has agreed to answer questions for any student interested in their career!
If you find a contact below you would like to connect with and learn from, let us know who it is and we will introduce you by email.
Industry | Job Title | First name | Job Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Principal Community Investment Planner | David | Throughout my career I have served the public by working on new private and public projects, affordable housing, environmental review, and developing land use policy.
My work involves a lot of public outreach, drafting of reports, analysis, and public presentations. | |
Senior Program Manager, West Sacramento Home Run | Jeff | I help lead a cradle-to-career initiative for West Sacramento children, youth and families, which includes establishing program goals and building accountability systems for my team. Our programs include a summer internship program for high school students, a high-quality preschool program and other programs designed to help families pay for postsecondary education and training. | |
Program Technician | Lilia | I'm in charge of making sure the City's physical assets (vehicles, mainlines, facilities, any physical object really) are translated and maintained through our digital infrastructure! | |
Recreation Manager | Brandi | I oversee the Recreation Center’s daily operations, programs, facilities, staffing, budgets, and customer service across areas including athletics, aquatics, fitness, youth enrichment, and guest services. I lead staff and partnerships, develop programs and policies, manage resources and cost recovery, and work to ensure the facility provides safe, inclusive, and high-quality recreation opportunities for the community. | |
Police Sergeant | Travis | Police patrol supervisor with 6 years patrol experience and 4 years as a General Detective investigating all types of crime. Collateral experience includes Crisis Negotiator, Field Training Officer, and Boating Officer. | |
Permit Technician I | Michael | I have been in the permitting field for most of my professional career. I used to focus on generating construction plans, but now I am privileged to assist West Sacramento residents, and contractors who are applying for building permits. | |
Senior Administrative Analyst | Brock | I utilize my extensive knowledge and experience in recruitment, hiring and staffing coordination; organization; advanced writing and analytical capabilities; and exceptional interpersonal skills to maintain confidentiality while multitasking to accommodate the administrative workflow within a police department.
I also mentor career seekers interested in government (local and federal specifically) careers, provide feedback on resumes, as well as pro-bono career coaching. | |
Police Sergeant | Timothy | Currently in charge of recruiting new police officers as well as deployment of the marine unit. | |
Government / Engineering | Assistant Civil Engineer | Carl | As a Civil Engineer, I assist with infrastructure projects for the City of West Sacramento, especially with projects related to road, trail, and bridges. I assist with any engineering tasks throughout the project's lifetime from its planning phase all the way to construction. |
Government / Public Administration | Administrative Analyst | Mike | Provide administrative support to the government relations team within the city manager's office. Day to day tasks include community engagement, procurement and contracts, and general administrative support. |
Education / Career Services | Career Information Specialist | Sona |
My mission is to empower individuals by providing insights into job market trends, resume building, and interview preparation. By assessing each person's unique interests, skills, and values, I help them confidently explore career opportunities that align with their personal and professional aspirations. |
Government / Public Administration | Assistant City Manager - Community Services | Ariana | As Assistant City Manager for Community Services in West Sacramento, I help run the departments that shape everyday life in the city — parks, roads, economic development, housing, and big community projects — by leading the directors in charge of each one. The programs and decisions made effect the entire City and I help build and improve the place where thousands of people live, work, and play. |
Information Technology (IT) | IT Specialist II | Benjamin | I started as help desk and over the years moved through many different IT disciplines. I have managed the network and technology of businesses and now the City of West Sacramento. I act as a cybersecurity expert for the City while managing an maintaining technical services and operations. |
Public Safety / Emergency Services | Firefighter | Davison | Fire Engineer for the West Sacramento Fire Department. Driver and operate fire apparatus. Respond to emergencies in the city and county. EMT. |
Recreation / Community Services | Enrichment Coordinator | Angie | I am stationed at the Recreation Center and do all things youth and teen related here at the rec! I run the R.E.C Afterschool Program geared towards 8th - 12 grade students, oversee the rec room; a great place to visit afterschool and go rock climbing. In addition I oversee our childcare area, rec center camps and special events for our youth. |
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