Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
Charlotte Graham is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in public information and media relations. Currently serving as the Public Information Officer at the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority since May 2021, Charlotte previously held roles at the City of San José, including Interim Public Information Manager and Public Information Representative II, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing communication during the COVID-19 pandemic and managing media outreach. Additional experience includes serving as Communications Staff Liaison for the Santa Clara County Office of Education and Campaign Media and Communications Director for Tuleyome, leading significant advocacy efforts such as the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument campaign. Charlotte holds a Master of Science in Mass Communications from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Science in Community and Regional Development from the University of California, Davis.
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Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
For 25 years, the Santa Valley Open Space Authority – in partnership with community members, nonprofits, and other agencies – has contributed to the quality of life in our community by efficiently protecting our land and water. The Authority’s legacy includes: • Safeguarding water resources • Preserving iconic landscapes and views, which help attract a highly qualified workforce to support our local economy and protect our high quality of life • Outdoor and science education opportunities for children and other local residents • Providing urban open space and outdoor recreational areas, improving public access to open lands and protecting natural wildlife and habitat • Preserving working lands and ranches, which limit urban sprawl and traffic, protect the Valley’s history, and provide locally-grown food for a healthy food supply and to boost the local economy • We’re proud that our “common sense” approach to urban growth, in partnership with all manner of civic leaders and organizations, has led to permanent protection of 20,000 acres of open space lands