DEI Task Force
Ceremonial Recognition
Background of the Task Force
July 2021:
•Council Priority in FY 21-
22 Strategic Plan
January 2022:
•Convenings started
January 2022
•Need for a DEI Vision
January 2022 to
January 2024:
•Met monthly to meet
their objectives which
included:
•building partnerships
•sharing resources
•and identifying ways to
increase community
participation &
engagement in hard-to-
reach sectors of the
community
Composition of the Task Force
Name Affiliation:
Adam Nugent North Central (HANCSM)
Alex Golding San Mateo Pride Center
Amanda Russell Caminar
Dana Stoehr PAL Board
Debbie Soon Self Help for the Elderly
Denise Garcia City of San Mateo
Dr. Christian Rubalcaba San Mateo Foster City School Board Erica Wood Chamber of Commerce
Heather Stewart City of San Mateo
Inessa Shishmanyan Peninsula Family Services
James Moore City of San Mateo
Jeanette Simmons, Jr. SMUHA - Borel
Kathy Kleinbaum City of San Mateo
Ligia Andrade Zuniga San Mateo High School Unified District and Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities Lisa Tealer Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council
Reyna Sandoval Samaritan House
Teresa Rose SMUHA – Baywood
Accomplishments
• DEI Strategic Plan
• Recommendations to diversify
Boards & Commissions.
• Helped shape Racial Equity Art
Project
• Provided input for consideration on
policies such as the draft Housing
Element and General Plan.
Thank You
Denise J. Garcia
Management Analyst II | City Manager’s Office
[email protected]