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Lance Witmondt
lwitmondt@sandiego.gov
Lance serves as Chief of Staff to San Diego Councilmember Brian
Maienschein, and handles the Councilmember's media relations.
Lance brings to his position over six years of business and
management experience as the former General Manager for California
Building Maintenance. Like Councilmember Maienschein, Lance
grew up in North San Diego County, attending local schools including
Painted Rock Elementary, Twin Peaks Middle School, Poway High
School and San Diego State University. Lance is a member of
the Rancho Bernardo Chamber of Commerce and the Los Rancheros
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| Chief of Policy |
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Khoa Nguyen
knguyen@sandiego.gov
Khoa graduated with a Cum Laude B.A. in Political Science from UC San Diego and earned his Juris Doctorate from Seattle University School of Law in Seattle, Washington. Prior to joining Councilmember Maienschein's office, Khoa worked for the law firm of Luce Forward and The Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation, a San Diego based philanthropic organization. Most recently, Khoa worked with New Alternatives, Inc., a non-profit organization that focuses on rehabilitating child victims of abuse, neglect and abandonment. Khoa will focus on Asian-American issues for the Councilmember, assist in the coordination of the Teen Court program, and serve the community of Mira Mesa. |
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| Communications and Outreach Coordinator |
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Brittany Rankin
brankin@sandiego.gov
Brittany Rankin serves as Councilmember Maienschein's Communications and Outreach Coordinator. Additionally, she advises the Councilmember on all Redevelopment and Housing policy issues and staffs the Land Use and Housing Committee. Brittany is also responsible for the coordination and distribution of the District 5 Community Development Block Grants. She is a graduate of Liberty University. Prior to joining Councilmember Maienschein's staff she worked for the California State Assembly. |
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Courtney Smith
smithc@sandiego.gov
Courtney Smith serves as Councilmember Maienschein's representative to the Rancho Bernardo community. In addition, Courtney is the Committee Consultant for the Fire Prevention and Recovery Committee, and she staffs the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. Courtney graduated from the University of San Diego with a B.A. in Communication Studies. |
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Gabrielle Alves
galves@sandiego.gov
Gabrielle serves as Councilmember Maienschein's representative to the Carmel Mt. Ranch and Sabre Springs communities. She graduated from UC Riverside with her Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Law and Society. Prior to joining Councilmember Maienschein's staff, Gabbie served as an intern for a member of the California State Assembly.
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Jessica Barber
jbarber@sandiego.gov
Jessica Barber serves as Councilmember Maienschein's representative to the community of Scripps Ranch. She graduated from the University of California, Riverside, with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Jessica grew up in the district's community of Mira Mesa and attended Hickman Elementary, Challenger Middle School and Mira Mesa High School.
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| Office Manager
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Christine Young
cyoung@sandiego.gov
Christine received her paralegal certificate from University
of California at San Diego and was the Councilmember's assistant
when he was practicing law. Christine represents the community
of San Pasqual in addition to managing the office and the Councilmember's
schedule. |
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