Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor David Canepa, District 5
Subject: Appointments to the Commission on Aging
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for appointments to the Commission on Aging:
A) Lauren Dai, for an initial partial term ending June 30, 2027; and
B) Brittany Barron Saleem, for an initial partial term ending June 30, 2026.
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BACKGROUND:
The mission of the San Mateo County Commission on Aging (CoA) is to improve the quality of life for seniors in San Mateo County through the promotion of independence, self-sufficiency, mental and physical health, as well as community involvement.
DISCUSSION:
Lauren Dai is being recommended to serve an initial partial term through June 30, 2027, a seat formerly held by Karen Coppock who resigned mid-term after ten years of dedicated service. Brittany Barron Saleem is being recommended to serve an initial partial term ending June 30, 2026 on a seat formerly held by Marita Leth who resigned mid-term after almost six years of dedicated service on the Commission.
Lauren Dai co-founded Cocoon, a leading leave-management and caregiving benefits platform that helps employers support working caregivers. She scaled the company from inception to millions in revenue, raised tens of millions in venture funding, and led go-to-market teams and enterprise partnerships. Living in a three-generation household with her children and grandparents, Lauren brings both professional expertise and lived experience to advancing practical, action-oriented solutions for older adults, caregivers, and families in San Mateo County through policy, community, and innovation.
Brittany Barron Saleem is co-owner of Capital Realty Group, a family-owned brokerage and property management firm serving San Mateo County for nearly 40 years, managing over 1,000 residential and commercial units. She holds a BA from UCLA and an MA in International Relation...
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