Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
Jackie Latham is an experienced professional in environmental education and grants coordination, currently serving as the Grants Program Coordinator at Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority since March 2020. Prior to this role, Jackie held the position of Treehouse Manager at the Peninsula Jewish Community Center and Program Coordinator at Exploring New Horizons, where responsibilities included coordinating educational programs for elementary students and direct engagement with parents and teachers. Additional experience includes leadership roles at Avid4 Adventure and naturalist work at San Mateo Outdoor Education, complemented by internships and teaching at Matthaei Botanical Garden and the University of Michigan. Jackie holds a Bachelor's degree in Program in the Environment from the University of Michigan and a Master's degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from Arizona State University.
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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