Kate Jordan Steiner has extensive experience in financial leadership roles, starting with their current position as Chief Financial Officer at the San Mateo County Transit District, which they began in April 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Financial Officer for Student Affairs at the University of California, Berkeley from November 2019 to April 2023.
Before their time at UC Berkeley, Steiner worked at BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) for almost a decade, starting as a Principal Analyst in December 2012 and eventually becoming the Budget Director in October 2017. In this role, they successfully managed BART's $2.4 billion annual budget, including leading teams for both Operating and Capital Budgets. Kate also oversaw major multi-year projects and managed a team of division managers and analysts to ensure budget compliance and accurate reporting.
Steiner began their career as a Research Associate at the Public Policy Institute of California in 2005, and then joined the City and County of San Francisco as a Senior Analyst in 2007, where they remained until 2012.
Overall, Kate Jordan Steiner has demonstrated expertise in financial management and budgeting in various organizations, and their experience spans both public and educational sectors.
Kate Jordan Steiner has a strong education history. Kate received their Bachelor of Arts degree in Classics from St. John's College, where they studied from 1998 to 2002. Later, they pursued further education at the University of California, Berkeley, where they obtained a Master of Arts degree in Demography from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, they have a Certificate in Project Management from UC Berkeley, although the specific date of completion is not provided.
April, 2023 - present
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