Scott Sakakihara

Scott Sakakihara has extensive experience in both government and the private sector. Currently serving as a Councilmember and Planning Commissioner for the City of Union City since May 2017, Scott also holds multiple roles at Palantir Technologies, including Finance Chief of Staff and Business Development Lead since July 2011. In the US Navy Reserves, Scott serves as an Intelligence Officer. Previous roles include instructing at Testmasters, and various positions in political campaigns and legislative offices, including Deputy Communications Director for Join Joanna Rees for Mayor 2011 and Intern positions at the White House and Congresswoman Mazie Hirono's Office. Scott holds a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UC San Diego.