City of Santa Monica
Carlos Collard is an experienced professional currently serving as a Commissioner for the County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs since February 2022, focusing on consumer and business advocacy. Collard has been an Advisory Board Member for the International Foster Care Alliance since January 2015, contributing to child welfare improvements between the United States and Japan. Additionally, Collard has held multiple roles, including Senior Administrative Analyst in various divisions, with the City of Santa Monica since April 2008, and has worked as a motivational speaker since May 2007. Other significant positions include Founding Chair of the Young Professionals Steering Committee for the International Visitors Council of Los Angeles and Board President of the California Youth Connection, where Collard supported fostering youth empowerment in California’s foster care system. Collard's early achievements include founding the South Robertson Neighborhoods Council and serving as a Riordan Fellow at UCLA Anderson School of Management. Collard holds a double major B.A. in Communication Studies and Political Science from UCLA.
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City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica is an 8.3 square mile city situated at a gateway to the Pacific Ocean on the west side of Los Angeles County. Offering an environment of unparalleled natural beauty, the city is home to a mix of residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational and art venues. Named by National Geographic as one of the Top 10 Beach Cities in the World, Santa Monica is home to three miles of wide beaches and the Santa Monica Pier, and attracts over 6 million visitors annually. Santa Monica’s residential population is approximately 90,000, increasing to an estimated 250,000 during the day with visitors and employees. The City of Santa Monica is a national leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability. The City has reduced water usage community-wide and is working toward water self-sufficiency by 2020, has increased solar capacity, and has adopted policies prohibiting single-use plastic bags and motorized leaf blowers to promote sustainable practices. Partnerships with local schools and Santa Monica Collage have created top-notch educational institutions, complemented by public libraries that are rated among the nation’s best. Outstanding educational opportunities are a prime reason that families choose Santa Monica. Learn more at www.santamonica.gov and follow the City on Twitter (@santamonicacity).