WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
The City of Rancho Cordova
A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, LEARN AND HAVE FUN
PICTURED ABOVE [L-R]: KIM JURAN-KARAGEORGIOU | KERRY SIMPSON | AMANDA NORTON | MARIA CHACON KNIESTEDT | SHAUNA FRANKLIN | LINDA BUDGE | TESS DETERDING
ELIZABETH SPARKMAN | DARCY GOULART | BRENDA ROACH | STACY LEITNER
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he City of Rancho Cordova is an Simpson; and Community Development
emerging urban center, offering Director Elizabeth Sparkman.
something for everyone. For some,
it’s the city’s 6 miles of beautiful American
River Parkway and 16 miles of biking,
walking and running trails. For others, it’s
the arts, free events, great restaurants and
schools. The second largest jobs center in
the region, Rancho Cordova is a great place
to be. Committed to investing in the city’s
future, is a dynamic group of female leaders.
Meet the female leaders who serve Rancho
Cordova: City Councilwoman Linda Budge;
Rancho Cordova Police Department Sgt.
Tess Deterding; Deputy District Attorney
for the Sacramento County District
Attorney’s Office, Shauna Franklin; Planning
Manager Darcy Goulart; Administrative
Services Director Kim Juran-Karageorgiou;
Communications and Public Affairs
Director Maria Chacon Kniestedt; City
Clerk and Executive Assistant to the
City Manager Stacy Leitner; Economic
Development Manager Amanda Norton;
Human Resources Manager Brenda Roach;
Neighborhood Services Manager Kerry
While the number of years they’ve served
the City differs, collectively their interests
in serving the City are the same. “We
attract diverse people with equally diverse
interests, creating a community of culture-
seekers, entrepreneurs and families,” says
Councilwoman Budge. “Our vision is that
Rancho Cordova will remain a place where
our residents can have the most fun.”
Echoing this sentiment, and speaking to
the importance of teamwork, is Kniestedt,
“
We share a vision to
continually improve
the experiences
of our residents,
workforce,
customers and
partners so that
we can be a vibrant
“Our City culture is a team-focused, destination in this
region.
collaborative one in which hard work and — ELIZABETH SPARKMAN
who lives and works in Rancho Cordova.
creativity are valued.”
“The City of Rancho Cordova is fortunate
to have such an amazing leadership
team,” says Franklin. “From an innovative
Community Development Director,
City of Rancho Cordova
”
and compassionate city manager, to a
thoughtful and inquisitive city council, I
am continually inspired to dream more,
learn more and do more because of our
outstanding leaders.”
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Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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