Charlene is a native San Diegan and joins the board with several years in non-profit leadership and government experience focusing most recently on quality improvement and compliance as a senior leader at economic development organization, MAAC Project. She has advised and coached interdisciplinary and cross-program teams on policy development, data analysis, and designed operational systems to exceed regulatory expectations for programs in health care, education, and other social services.
She has previously taken her interest in travel and learning about different cultures by serving in the U.S. Peace Corps.