Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
Ivy Rylander currently serves as the Office and Facilities Coordinator at Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority since November 2021, having previously held the role of Office Assistant. Prior to this position, Ivy gained valuable experience at Adobe Animal Hospital-Los Altos and Los Gatos from April 2017 to November 2021 as a Client Services Representative and Marketplace Assistant. Earlier experience includes working as a Sales Associate at Gussied Up Dog Boutique from July 2012 to April 2017. Ivy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from San Jose State University, earned between 2008 and 2012.
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