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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJessica PenaFrom:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Saturday, September 18, 2021 10:54:31 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:09/18/2021 10:54 PM Response #:9 Submitter ID:43757 IP address:2600:6c67:517f:8526:81a6:c9b8:ad1c:b6b3 Time to complete:21 min. , 4 sec. Survey Details Page 1 WELCOME Thank you for your interest in joining a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the decision-making process and encourage all interested members of our community to apply. As set forth in Resolution 5323, the City is committed to building Advisory Boards that advance the City’s goals of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because of this goal, the City is actively working to achieve membership that reflects, at the least, the demographics of our community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. CONTACT INFORMATION The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a red asterisk *. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Each official and employee serving on a multimember agency is expected to devote the time and effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of such agency (Bozeman Municipal Code, Section 2.03.490.C.). Additional standards of conduct and norms are included in Resolution 5323. Applicant Information First Name Jessica Last Name Pena Physical Address 5377 Vaughn Dr PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59718 Primary Phone (417) 379-5727 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Caregiver to 3 children Employer Self employed Email Mrsjessicapena@yahoo.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Urban Parks and Forestry Board Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) Less than 1 year Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) No Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board. Past work experience: New Anchor for Fox Affiliate in Missouri, Account Executive for Marketing Firm, Social Media Marketing Expert (Freelanced for several small businesses during this time), and Interior Home Designer and Professional Stager. Currently: Stay at home mom to three small kids. We are active in the community and all it has to offer. Interest: Hiking, skiing, ballet, my family. My family has lived here for less than a year, but are happy to call it home. I am excited to have the opportunity to get involved in this wonderful community. The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of DEI. While offering freelance marketing to small businesses, I had the privilege of working with small businesses owned by women. It helped open my eyes to the challenges women face when running their businesses. It encouraged me to see how they were able to break glass ceilings, and brought to life a need to represent the working woman. We are wearing a lot of hats, and to represent this demographic is an honor. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Ashlee Harris 573-701-1919 Reference 2 Dustin Wunderlich 775-343-9960 The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics training? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Not answered Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? Not answered If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email.