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Home My WebLink About _ 5.1--Appointment to Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory CommitteeC IT Y OF REMDINO�" AN CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 18, 2025 FROM: Jack Munns, Mayor ITEM NO. 5.1 ***APPROVED BY*** j munns@cityofredding.org a, 'i a i yµ` ? '3t G ? j munns@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 5.1--Consider reappointment to the Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee. Recommendation Accept Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Jennifer Powell to the Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee to serve a four-year term expiring on November 30, 2028. Fiscal Impact There is no impact to the General Fund. Alternative Action The City Council could choose not to approve the Mayor's recommendation. The position would remain vacant until a qualified candidate is identified. Background/Analysis The Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee was established to advise the Redding Municipal Library Board of Trustees on matters related to operation of the Shasta Public Libraries. Members appointed by the City of Redding (City) shall be residents of the City, or be employed within the City, or own a business located within the City. The County of Shasta and the Shasta Library Foundation also make appointments to the committee. Members may serve two consecutive full terms of four years. Jennifer Powell has served one unexpired term and is eligible to be reappointed. She has expressed interest in continuing to serve and would be an asset to the committee. If approved, her first full term will be from December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2028. Environmental Review This action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act and no further action is required. Report to Redding City Council February 1Z 2025 Re: 5.1--Appointment to Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee Page 2 Council Priority/City Manager Goals • This agenda item is a routine operational item. Attachments "J Powell 12-18-2020 Redacted JENNIFER L. POWELL VALUE TO YOUR ORGANIZATION Inquisitive and energized when working collaboratively on strategic initiatives. Passionate about the process of learning which allows me to thrive in dynamic environments. Driven yet compassionate advocate for social justice. Areas of expertise include: Community Health & Wellness Initiatives & Programs Leadership Through Organizational Change Board Leadership & Reporting Strategic Revenue Generation Organizations Serving Vulnerable Populations Financial & Operations Management Productive Partnerships with Diverse Stakeholders Federal & State -Level Advocacy & Policy CAREER EXPERIENCE & PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS Leadership & Financial Management: Strong leadership competencies in all areas of organizational development. Experienced in analyzing and streamlining processes to increase productivity, quality and efficiency. ❑ Successful financial coordination for strategic planning, budgeting and investment performance. Strategic business sense, uncompromising work ethic, and natural sincerity resulting in consistent financial support and the loyalty of clients, partners, employees, donors, and community leaders. ❑ Dignity Health Emerging Leader 2018 Cohort ❑� Testified during the 2018 California State Attorney General Hearings in support of CommonSpirit Health Staff Supervision & Training: Highly -developed communication skills, both written and oral, combined with the ability to develop trust and instill confidence amongst diverse groups. Proven ability to motivate, train, and lead employees by example to provide high level of professional standards and accomplishments. Creative team player with solid record of assessing relevant issues, troubleshooting problem situations, developing and implementing effective strategies, accountability metrics and data -collection processes. Dignity Health Employee Experience Survey, Top Tier Leader Score Award: 2016-2019 Deliverables: Seven new community health services added during tenure as Executive Director of Dignity Health Connected Living. Established productivity metrics and performance measures for all personnel and service lines. Raising visibility of Connected Living in the North State market in anticipation of transition to population health management from fee -for -service model. Partnering with Northern California Division leadership to determine viability of establishing PACE (Program for the All Inclusive Care of the Elderly) in the North State market. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY DIGNITY HEALTH CONNECTED LIVING, REDDING, CA July 2017 — Present Executive Director Lead 80+ employees through merger of two long-established nonprofits (resulting in Dignity Health Connected Living). Responsible for all financial, contractual, qualitative, quantitative, direct service and regulatory aspects of the enterprise. Experienced in both local and state level egislative advocacy, working in conjunction with Dignity Health Corporate Government Relations. Member of the Dignity Health North State Market Executive Leadership Forum. SHASTA SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM, REDDING, CA July 2015- June 2017 Executive Director Responsible for the development and management of Shasta Senior Nutrition Program and all federal and state related programs for which SSNP held contracts. Accountable for operational, financial, grant, supervisory and technical components of all programs. SHASTA REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, REDDING, CA Sept 2012-June 2015 Director of Development Responsible for broad spectrum of functions to grow Endowment, including: asset development, donor relations, prospect outreach, grant -making, and developing corporate and foundation partnerships. Oversaw Leadership Redding program and assisted the Investment Advisory Committee. Lead staff member for Community Real Estate Foundation and Asset Development and Communications Committee. Built fund development program from ground up, growing assets from $16MM to $23MM during two year tenure. Led complete overhaul of existing data -collection system used to create the development work plan; established protocols and procedures to align strategic plan goals with best practices. MORGAN STANLEY (2010-2011), STIFEL NICOLAUS (2011-2012), BEDDING, CA April 2010-April 2012 Financial Advisor Planned and executed individual investment strategies specific to client's situation and circumstances. Implemented personalized wealth management plans, monitoring and adjusting as necessary to achieve investment goals. I&Ili 70101E61111017_101930110relm11.Ma11371`►�[i;�N_\ Aug 2003-March 2010 Senior Development Officer Assisted in development and coordination of fund development programs. Responsible for major gifts program, physician partners activity oversight, and capital campaigns. Managed Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and Analytics databases. Implemented short and long-term fund development needs for three regional Catholic Healthcare West hospitals. Coordinated and facilitated the Shasta County Development Council and established communication linkages between and within Mercy Foundation North, Catholic Healthcare West North State and its affiliates, medical staff, donors and community volunteers. Secured and managed a $1 MM grant from federal appropriations budget during the economic recession. ❑ Active participant in the Catholic Healthcare West North State Horizon 2020 Strategic Plan process. Established and oversaw Development Officer's goals and metrics, including grant -writing. SHASTA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH, REDDING, CA Jan 2000- July 2003 Community Education Specialist H Program planning and evaluation, and communicable disease and hepatitis education for County programs. Oversaw program implementation, subcontracted employees, training, and community outreach. Successful working with diverse populations, including high -risk youth, incarcerated juveniles and adults, homeless individuals, drug program participants, and physicians. UNITED INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES, TRINIDAD, CA Health Promotion Technician June 1997 — Dec 1999 Provided community health programing and evidence -based support for American Indian youth in far northern California coastal communities. EDUCATION & BACKGROUND Graduate Certificate, Gerontology (in progress) — University of Sothern California, Los Angeles Masters, Public Health — University of California, Los Angeles Bachelor of Science— Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA Myers -Briggs Personality Type: ENTJ Gallup StrengthsFinder Themes (in order): Learner, Achiever, Input, Intellection, Strategic DISC Leadership Style: i Board and Volunteer Involvement Board Member, Alzheimer's Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada Board Member, Mercy Oaks Village (Mercy Housing) Board Member (Ex Officio), Dignity Health Connected Living Member, Northern California Division Executive Leadership Forum (Dignity Health) Member, American College of Healthcare Executives Member, American Society on Aging Partner, Shasta Health and Redesign Collaborative, Integrated Care Committee Program Coordinator and Paul Harris Fellow, Redding East Rotary Club Member (past), Bureau of Land Management, Northern California Resource Advisory Committee Board Member (past), Shasta Land Trust 777 CYPRESS AVENUE. REDDING. CA 96001 6.0. Box 49607 1, REDDING, CA 96049-6071 OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE MEMBER I, Jennifer Powell, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter. Sign ture Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Commission Name of Committee or Board The above oath was taken and subscribed to before me 5� this � \ day of 2021 , OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK By: A). -" Witness