Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Warren Slocum, District 4
Subject: Reappointments to the Commission on the Status of Women
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for reappointments to the Commission on the Status of Women, for a term ending December 31, 2024:
A) Anya Drabkin, for a first full term; and
B) Dana Linda, a first full term; and
C) Nirmala Bandrapalli, for a first full term; and
D) Melissa Lukin, for a first full term; and
E) Cheryl Fama, for a first full term; and
F) Anisha Weber, for a third term; and
G) Marguerite Machen, for a third term.
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BACKGROUND:
The Commission on the Status of Women is charged with the responsibility of assessing the needs of women, girls and families in the County. The Commission also acts as a resource to the Board of Supervisors (the "Board") and makes recommendations to the Board annually.
DISCUSSION:
Anya Drabkin, Dana Linda, and Nirmala Bandrapalli were each appointed in August 2018 for a partial term and are being recommended to be reappointed for a first full term on the commission.
Melissa Lukin and Cheryl Fama were appointed to the commission in August 2019 to serve a partial term. This reappointment is for their first full term on the commission.
Anisha Weber and Marguerite Machen have served on the commission since April 2013 and is being recommended to serve for a third term.
Anya Drabkin lives in Redwood City with her husband and 3 children, who all love exploring the natural landscape of San Mateo County, through biking, hiking, and ocean visits. Anya is a child psychologist by training, with a background in public health. Anya's professional and service work is centered around trying to understand and address mental health challenges, with a particular focus on youth and families. Anya has broad experience across academic, nonprofit, and industry settings. She is passionate about empowering girls and ...
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