An organization is only as good as the person at the helm of its operation. Recently, the Community Action Partnership named Brenda Salas Freeman the head of their operation as Executive Director, capitalizing on Salas Freeman’s prior experience.
Before being appointed Executive Director of Community Action Partnership & Deputy Director of the Department of Public Health, Salas Freeman began government service with the County of San Diego at age 16, as a part-time employee. Later, she served as a staff member in the United States House of Representatives specializing in helping constituents resolve issues with the federal government. Those issues required her to help residents with social security, veteran benefits, and resolve disputes with the federal government.
Later Brenda joined the County of Riverside as a member of the Board of Supervisors fifth district team, served the Economic Development Agency, County Library system, and Housing Authority. Over the years she has gained expertise in Project Management, Marketing and Grant Writing.
Brenda served as a Commissioner with Community Action Partnership, Riverside, and as Mayor for the city Banning, representing the public sector.
While working full time and pursuing her college education, Brenda completed her bachelors and masters degrees at the University of Redlands. As a Laura Bush Scholar she earned a full merit scholarship to New York’s Syracuse University and completed a second master’s degree in Information Technology and Library Sciences. Being the first member of her family to receive a bachelor’s degree, Brenda recognizes the importance of education.
Please feel free to reach Brenda Freeman at bfreeman@CAPriverisde.org.