WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
LEADERSHIP TO BEST SERVE THE COMMUNITY
Appointed as the County Executive for Sacramento County in 2020 , Ann Edwards is the first woman to hold the position in the county ’ s history . Responsible to the Board of Supervisors for planning , organizing , directing and coordinating county activities , Edwards oversees more than 40 departments , offices and agencies that provide services to Sacramento County residents .
Edwards holds a bachelor ’ s degree in social work and a master ’ s degree in counselor education from Sacramento State and has a deep background in county management , having held positions in Sacramento County and Solano County over more than two decades . Her most recent Sacramento County position prior to her role as County Executive was as the Director of Human Assistance .
Her social work and counseling background provide a tremendous understanding of human behavior and Edwards draws on those skills daily . “ I find great satisfaction in continuous learning and addressing challenges ,”
she says . “ I strive to lead with care and compassion and believe the core of my leadership responsibility is to ensure our community ’ s interactions with the county are positive , constructive and beneficial .”
Edwards has already implemented an initiative to transform the county ’ s culture into one that is productive , positive and shows care for county workers , provides clear expectations and opportunities for empowerment , and actively engages county workers in the county ’ s operations . She has also put into practice a plan that increases transparency and community engagement for the fiscal year 2022-23 budget process .
Additionally , Edwards is actively pursuing a commitment to equity and inclusion in Sacramento County , both within the employee ranks and for the community , and will be implementing implicit bias training countywide .
“ As a Sacramento native , I have a perspective I believe is critical to good leadership of the county ,” she says . “ I am honored to be part of the community and am committed to guiding the county to best serve our residents .”
“ I am honored to be part of the community and am committed to guiding the county to best serve our residents .”
— Ann Edwards , County Executive , Sacramento County
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