GROW Cohort III’s
ACCESS/ACCESO
Program Trial
CITY OF SANTA MARIA
In partnership with UC Santa Barbara, the City
offered a Professional Certificate Program to
develop leadership within its workforce.
Known as GROW, this 15-week program focused on
management training and included a capstone
project.
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GROW Cohort III’s Members
Michael Balcorta
Stacy Brigman
Danielle Clayton
Alejandro Gonzalez-Godinez
Erin Luton
Daisey Miranda
Ruben Ramirez
Francisco Santos
Maribel Salazar
Abel Silva
Dennis Smitherman
Dawn Scott
Casey Stone
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Connecting the Community to City Services
➢ City staff and volunteer Ambassadors serve as friendly, visible liaisons ➢ Help residents and visitors connect with City services and resources.
➢ Answer questions about City programs, facilities, and policies ➢ Promote communication tools like the City’s website, social media, and informational materials.
➢ Conduct citywide at businesses, parks, and at community-wide special events.
Capstone Project
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Pilot Project:
Two day outreach at the
Downtown Farmers Market.
The team engaged with
community members, answered
questions about City services,
and collected feedback.
This pilot effort demonstrated
the value of meeting residents
where they are and provided a
strong foundation for expanding
ACCESS/ACCESO citywide.
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The success of this test phase highlights the
potential of the ACCESS/ACCESO program to
bridge information gaps, build trust, and create
stronger connections between the City and the
Community.
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