The City of Pasadena Onboards New Staff Faster with Automated Solicitation Development
Nestled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains lies the thriving City of Pasadena, CA, home to the beloved Rose Parade and [...]
Staying Engaged with CSMFO after Retirement (Part III)
This is part three in a four-part series and will spotlight Brent Mason, former Finance Director for the cities of Riverside and San Bernardino. [...]
Consideration of the Whole Person in Leadership
As a Director, I know that my leadership skills are equally as important as my technical skills. When it comes to managing employees, I strive to take the whole person into consideration, which can mean different things to different people. I am humbled to share some of my experiences on this significant topic that motivates me every day as a leader. Begin with intention – Begin with the intention that our employees matter – their “whole self” matters. Who we are as a person – personally and professionally – needs [...]
A (Fiscal) Year in Review: CSMFO Professional Standards Committee 2022-23 Update
The California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) is a premier organization dedicated to promoting excellence in financial management in the public sector. At the [...]
Staying Engaged with CSMFO after Retirement (Part II)
This is part two in a four-part series and will spotlight Joan Michaels Aguilar, CSMFO Past President (2019) and former Director of Finance for [...]