Melissa Stevenson Diaz

Background

About Melissa Stevenson Diaz

With over thirty years of professional local government management experience, I began serving as the City Manager for the City of Redwood City in October 2015. I am passionate about public service and building organizations and communities where every person can thrive. As City Manager, I direct the work of City staff to provide effective public services and ensure fulfillment of the City Council's policy priorities. Prior to joining Redwood City, I was the Assistant City Manager for the Cities of Mountain View and Fremont. In those roles I led strategic initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and human resources and organizational development. Additional experience includes managing the functions of housing and redevelopment, information technology, and city communications, as well as coordinating the development of City-owned property and the creation of City budgets. I also worked for the City of Morgan Hill in a variety of capacities including Assistant to the City Manager and Acting Human Resources Manager. I received a Bachelor's Degree in History from Mills College, and a Master's in Public Administration from San Jose State University. I am a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and the Municipal Management Association of Northern California. I serve on the Executive Board for the Center of Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) and on the Leadership Team for NextGen Silicon Valley. I am an active coach and leader in public sector talent development.