NOTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT BY OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
TO BOARD OR COMMISSION
TO: C ity Council
THROUGH: Todd Stermer, City Clerk
BY: Jerry P. Dyer, Mayor
Reappointment
X New Appointment
Name of person replaced: Dr. Francine O puta
Name: Christina Soto
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Phone:
Appointed to: Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission
Term: Through July 1, 2025
City Council 1/18/2024
Submit Date: May 02, 2023
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City of Fresno Boards & Commissions
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Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission: Submitted
What district do you live in? *
District 3
Briefly explain why are you interested in serving on this board or commission? I live in a district that has been historically underinvested in when it comes to parks, green space, trails, and recreational programming. As a mother of four school-age children, two of which have asthma (Ihave asthma as well) I would love to help the vision of Measure P come to fruition. To see investments that create safe, clean, beautiful, and empowering spaces that help improve the physical and mental health of the people in my community. Spaces that welcome people to congregate outdoors, connect, and strengthen our community and as a result, our City as a whole.
Educational background, Schools Attended, Degrees and Certifications I am a Fresno native who has attended Roosevelt High School, Fresno City College, and Fresno Pacific University with a background in non-profit work and education.
Briefly explain your qualifications or areas of demonstrated expertise for this board or commission.
I have served on the boards of my children's school, as well as the South East Specific Plan Steering Committee, and I have extensive experience working with young people (K-12) and seniors. I have served as a community advocate and mentor with various local non-profits including the Valley Caregiver Resource Center, Fresno Barrios Unidos, and Fresno Building Healthy Communities, with many years of community organizing experience which includes helping collect signatures for Measure P. Currently, I sit on the UCSF-Fresno Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Christina Soto
Fresno CA 93706
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Christina Soto
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Do you or an immediate family member have any professional or financial relationship that may present a potential conflict of interest for this board, commission or similar body? Yes No
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Fresno, CA 93701
Provide 3 Personal and Professional References. Provide name, address, and phone number where they may be reached during the day.
Augie Blancas Serena Loya Jazmin Santana (
Question applies to multiple boards
The Political Reform Act of 1974 prohibits public officials from using their official positions to influence governmental decisions in which they have a financial interest. The Board Members in the designed positions must disclose their financial interests as specified in the agency's confict of interest code.
I agree that I have read the above and agree to file a Statement of Economic Interest Form should I be appointed to a Board, Commission, or similar body according to the adopted resolution.
I Agree
UCSF Fresno Clerkship Coordinator
Christina Soto
Pr ofessional Summary
With more than 12 years of administrative and operations experience , I possess a wealth of experience in working in high-stress environments, while managing a variety of daily organizational functions, including experience at several community -based organizations in the Central Valley. I am a reliable an d driven individual with an advanced level of multicultural and social awareness an d adaptability that will benefit any team.
Experience
Medical Student Coordinator 09/2020 - Present
University of California, San Francisco
Director of Operations 10/2018 - 10/2019
Fresno Building Healthy Communities
Case Investigator 9/2015 - 10/2018
Fresno-Madera Ombudsman Program - Fresno, CA
Student Services Coordinator 10/2014 - 3/2015
ACEL Fresno Charter High School – Fresno, CA
Office Manager 7/2013 - 10/2014
Valley Arts and Science Academy – Fresno, CA
Student Services Coordinator 8/2010 - 6/2013
Valley Arts and Science Academy – Fresno, CA
Professional Skills
⬧ Finance: Experienced in oversight and direction of overall financial management, planning, auditing, systems and controls in coordination with organization leadership. Experienced in managing day-to-day processing of accounts receivable and payable, expense reporting, reconcile monthly activity, payroll, generate monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports and assessments.
⬧ Grant Management: Developed and managed project resources, grants, budgets and timelines. ⬧ Human Resource Management: Experienced in managing human resource and administrative duties, professional development and leadership coaching and more for staff and volunteers. Oversaw employee onboarding and out- processing. Provided leadership in organizational goal -setting, problem-solving, benefit management, resource management, and outcome achievement. Developed organization training schedules, organizational safety plan, compliance, oversaw evaluations and recruitment.
⬧ Program Management: Managed and coordinated team of more than 25 ombudsman as part of the Fresno - Madera Ombudsman Program covering more than 250 long -term care facilities throughout Fresno and Madera County. Oversaw training to facility staff on rights, mandated reporting, and ombudsman services. Documented and reported complaint investigations. Prepared data used in statewide and federal reports. Experienced with working with at-risk and underserved populations.
⬧ Administrative Management: Experienced in managing thorough record keeping including student and fam ily records. Managed and oversaw administrative data systems and permissions. Generated board of directors’ materials and served as a liaison between leadership and board of directors.
CHRISTINA SOTO
Christina Soto ∙ 1011 Mariposa Street ∙ (559)239-7056 ∙ [email protected]
Productivity Skills
⬧ Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish)
⬧ Excellent communicator
⬧ Problem -solving and conflict resolution
⬧ Project planning and coordination
⬧ Detail-oriented and organized
⬧ Financial and resource management
⬧ Exceptional interpersonal skills
⬧ Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
⬧ Proficient in database management
Education
Roosevelt High Sch ool – Fresno, CA
Fresno City College – Fresno, CA
General Education with a focus on Liberal Arts
Fresno Pacific University - Fresno, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration with a focus on Organizational Leadership
Leadership
Diversity, Equity. Inclusion Committee Member – UCSF Fresno 11/2021 – Present Work to enhance diversity equity and inclusion at UCSF Fresno. Helping to create a culture of empathy and mutual respect that responds to and affirms the needs of the campus community.
Steering Committee Member – Southeast Specific Plan Steering Committee 07/2018 – 07/2020 Served to provide input and oversight in the development of the Southeast Specific Plan, a guide for growth and development of southeast Fresno to coincide with the City of Fresno’s General Plan.
School Board Member – Kepler Neighborhood School 12/2016 – 12/2018 Provided leadership and oversight of the local charter school, ensuring the school adheres to its values, beliefs and priorities of the communities. Provided oversight of school budget spending and served as an advocate for student achievement and family engagement.
References
References are available upon request.
References
See below:
Jazmin Santana, Executive Assistant - QK
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Augie Blancas, Public Information Officer - CA High Speed Rail Authority , Fresno 93721
Serena Loya, Department Manager - UCSF-Fresno, Dept. of Internal Medicine , Fresno, 93701
Let me know if there is anything else you need.
Kind regards,
Christina Soto (she/ella)
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