Tamela H.

Tamela H. is an experienced professional currently serving as the EEO & Diversity Officer for the City of Berkeley since December 2022. Prior to this role, Tamela held various positions with the State of California from December 2013 to December 2022, including Associate Government Program Analyst and Staff Services Analyst in departments such as Toxic Substances Control, Rehabilitation, and Fair Employment & Housing. Earlier experience includes roles as a Criminal Intelligence Specialist and Office Technician in the Department of Justice, and as an Intervention Specialist for the Oakland Unified School District from April 2012 to November 2013. Tamela began a career as an Office Assistant III for the City of San Leandro from 2005 to 2007. Educational background includes a Master of Community Planning and Master of Public Administration from Auburn University (2007-2009) and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Anthropology and Spanish from Fisk University.