Sunnyvale Deputy Manager and the City’s Unity Initiative

Conversation with Sunnyvale Deputy Manager Jaqui Guzman

Posted on May 27, 2023 by isajubes in Politics, History, Opinion and related, Radio Show "Atenea Americana", SHOW ENG // 0 Comments

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This week we are talking with Jaqui Guzman, Sunnyvale city deputy manager. She is a native of the bay area with a bachelor’s degree in diplomacy and work affairs, a master’s degree in Public Works, and minors in Spanish and Economic Science, bringing with her two decades of work for the local and diverse communities in different positions.

As a deputy manager, she oversees city-wide programs and initiatives on behalf of the City Manager, including direct oversight of the Communications Division and Equity, Access, and Inclusion initiatives while she provides strategic support to the City Manager, city department heads, and City Council. Her heart and interests align with social justice causes and working for a happier and more livable city.

At the time when she started her work for the city of Sunnyvale, the community faced a hate crime. A war veteran decided to drive over a group of pedestrians, thinking they might be Muslims. The need to take action brought the community together with the wish to fight hate and intolerance. Guzman started putting together city-wide plans to unite people and give them tools to improve community relations, learn tolerance and fight hate. The Sunnyvale Unity Initiative represents the City’s commitment to creating a culture of belonging where all members of this diverse community feel included, heard, and respected. As a culturally rich and diverse community, Sunnyvale has been doing a series of events, training, and workshops ever since to improve livability and connections among neighbors.

New Building for the City Hall at Sunnyvale, CA.

Listen to the show to learn more about Jaqui’s path and Sunnyvale’s equity and inclusion programs.

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