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Briana Evans will be Redwood City's first equity and inclusion officer, as she will support the City Council's action to make equity a fundamental guiding principle for the City's strategic plan.
In a statement, the council noted that Evans will work with the City Council and staff to develop an Equity Work Plan that provides an equity perspective on the provision of all city services.
"With City Council support for this new position, we can increase our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion in both policy making and City operations," said City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz.
Evans holds a master's degree in social and cultural anthropology and a bachelor's degree in medical anthropology, both from Stanford University.
The council stressed that Briana has solid experience in research, policy and leadership, as well as bringing an innovative and forward-looking approach to complex issues.
Recently, Evans worked as an equity design strategist with Reflex Design Collaborative, a consulting firm that uses collaboration to design solutions that improve social equity.
Previously, he supported the San Mateo County Office of Healthcare Diversity and Equity, where he designed organizational change strategies, navigated complex partnerships, and trained community leaders to create a more humble and culturally inclusive behavioral healthcare system.
"My passion is to make sure that everyone has a voice and can bring the best of themselves to the world. I believe in the wisdom and strength of communities, including those that have been marginalized for generations," Evans said.
