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👏As we mark Public Service Recognition Week, we honor and celebrate the many county government professionals whose dedication strengthens essential services and uplifts communities every day. We recently featured Ericka, an exceptional leader in 👉Read her story here: https://conta.cc/4erKjP2

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As we celebrate Public Service Recognition Week, we salute every county employee who keep services running and strengthen California communities every day. Your dedication makes a real difference and we are proud to support you in that work.

We celebrate Trevor Gregg, a remarkable IT leader in Tuolumne County, CA - County Government and an alum with the CSAC Institute. Through conversations, we learn more about the people behind the work — their roles, their impact, and what public service means to them.

Learn more about Trevor here: https://conta.cc/48C3vpG

Celebrating Public Service Recognition Week! This week, we honor county employees who keep essential services running and strengthen California communities. The work you do every day makes a meaningful difference in the communities you serve, and the Institute is proud to support you in that effort. We also recognize individuals like you, whose work shapes daily life and drive meaningful impact.

Today, we celebrate Sarah, a remarkable leader in .

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Today we geeked out about Optimism and Gratitude in Public Service Leadership with Glenn Fox. Gratitude fuels engagement, resilience, and satisfaction. Experiencing optimism has key benefits for well-being and resilience over time! 💪✨

Up Next: Join us October 10, 2025 and learn about ‘Navigating Change in Local Government’ with Sara E. McClellan, a former HR Director for Amador County and Assistant Professor at University of Virginia! Register at https://www.csacfoundation.org/

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This week we launched the Fall 2025 Executive Leadership Development Program in Los Angeles County!

47 county leaders gathered at the LA River Center and Gardens on Wednesday and Thursday to hear from ELDP alumni, staff, and instructors.

CSAC Instructors Evie DiCiaccio and Mira Ringler led sessions on the power of connection and effective communication tools. Over the coming months, cohort members will continue their journey through virtual and onsite courses, executive coaching, and group projects addressing real county challenges.

Interested in bringing a leadership program to your county? Send us a message to explore opportunities and visit csacfoundation.org to learn more.

Proudly Recognizing the Graduates of Our Inaugural Human Resources (HR) Executive Institute 👏

In partnership with California Counties Human Resources (CCHR), we honored 26 dedicated leaders from 17 counties during the CCHR Fall Conference in San Diego on August 28.

This milestone program was designed specifically for current and emerging county HR executives who are navigating today’s most pressing workforce challenges. Over the course of the program, participants completed 50+ hours of advanced professional instruction -including a four-day residency, hands-on elective courses, and opportunities to strengthen leadership networks across California.

Congratulations to each of our graduates for their commitment to professional growth and their dedication to strengthening county HR leadership statewide. 🎉🎊

What’s next? We’re excited to share that the next cohort of the HR Executive Institute launches Wednesday, November 12. This new group of county leaders will build on the success of our inaugural class, continuing the work of shaping a resilient, innovative, and future-ready county workforce.

We look forward to seeing how both our graduates and incoming participants carry forward the mission of advancing excellence in county human resources.

🔗 Learn more about the HR Executive Institute or apply for the next cohort at https://lnkd.in/gTU8KEPj

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Labor Day reminds us that progress is built on the dedication of those who serve. Across California, county employees are working tirelessly to strengthen communities. At the CSAC Foundation and Institute, we celebrate your impact and remain committed to equipping county leaders with the skills and strategies needed to meet tomorrow's challenges.

Join us this month and learn more from our dynamic instructors as they deliver courses designed to cultivate employee resilience, understand the impacts of optimism and gratitude, craft adaptability; as well as network with county staff online. members can register at csacinstitute.counties.org

📣 The CSAC Institute is honored to highlight David Newaj, Assistant CIO at , an alumni of the Technology Executive Program and an instructor. David was a member of the inaugural cohort in 2016! Learn more about David in the short interview below. 👇

The CSAC Institute has collaborated with the California Counties Information Services Directors Association (CCISDA) to offer this program and celebrates the accomplishments of our alumni in their professional journeys.

The Technology Executive Program is open for registration, visit ccisda.org for more details or email us at [email protected].

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In this brief video, we hear from Dr. Sowa about a topic of growing interest – ‘Employee Resilience’ as a valuable tool for navigating the challenges faced in public service. When we think about government today, we find ourselves in challenging times! With resource constraints, fellow public servants are doing more with less. Regular electoral changes, competing priorities, and political polarization requires adapting to change that are outside of your control. There are significant pressure on employees within the public service sector.

Join us on Thursday, August 14 virtually on zoom and geek out with us in this exciting topic. Visit csacinstitute.counties.org to view our Geeking Out Series: A Master Class in Public Service Leadership; and other upcoming registrations including HR Executive Institute program.

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https://youtu.be/DO_Z5miLtyY

Employee Resilience in Government: The What and How Thursday, August 14 on Zoom via CSAC Institute