A mentor/mentee relationship can be immensely rewarding for both people. But how do you get to know each other, build trust, have productive meetings, and continue to have a beneficial, ongoing connection? Jennifer and Lydia met through MMANC’s Credentialed Government Leader program, where Jennifer was Lydia’s mentor. Together they created tips for mentors/ mentees to […]
The Value of MMANC: An Interview with Assistant City Manager Maria Hurtado
Ms. Maria Hurtado was appointed Assistant City Manager for the City of Oxnard, California in May 2015. Ms. Hurtado was previously the Assistant City Manager in Tracy, California serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) responsible for special projects and the daily operations of four operating departments: Development Services and Economic Development, Fire, Parks and Community […]
The Value of MMANC: An Interview with Community Development Director Ryan DeVore
Ryan has over 15 years of experience in both private practice and local government. His experience includes designing large structures, roads, and custom homes as a licensed professional engineer. He’s also managed his own small business, preparing plans for projects throughout Northern California. Ryan started with the City of Sacramento in 2004 as an Associate […]
My Journey through the Credentialed Government Leader Program
In February 2014, I became one of the first graduates of the inaugural class of the Credentialed Government Leader (CGL) program. When the CGL program was first announced, the idea of taking my career development into my own hands resonated with me, so I took a chance and signed up for the Program not […]