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Lewis LeeAdministrative Technician - ConfidentialButte County Administration25 County Center Drive, Suite 200 • Oroville, CA 95965T: 530.552.3326www.buttecounty.ca.gov | lelee@buttecounty.ca.gov
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Subject: CSAC Institute Weekly Update
Celebrating Graduates & Looking Ahead!
August 7th, 2026
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Thank you for your dedication to professional growth and your commitment to public service. The
leadership you demonstrate every day has a lasting impact on the communities you serve, and
the Institute is proud to support the important work that you do.
This week, we are excited to highlight the Institute’s recent Stanislaus County graduates and
look ahead to the kickoff of our Summer/Fall virtual course lineup, and more!
Congratulations Stanislaus County Graduates!
Pictured: Stanislaus County Graduates with their Executive Credential Certificates, presented by
CSAC Foundation COO Paul Danczyk
On Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, we had the privilege of celebrating a new group of leaders as
they received their Executive Credential through the CSAC Institute Stanislaus County Campus.
Over the course of this transformative 10-month learning experience, participants strengthened
their leadership skills, built meaningful connections with peers, and gained valuable tools to
support their continued professional growth.
Through engaging sessions led by experienced facilitators, participants explored new
perspectives, practical strategies, and approaches designed to help them continue making a
lasting impact in their roles. Their commitment to learning and growth reflects the dedication they
bring to their work and the communities they support.
We greatly appreciate Stanislaus County for their partnership and for investing in the continued
growth and development of their employees. By supporting opportunities like this, the County
helps strengthen its leaders and the services they provide to the communities they serve.
We are proud to recognize these graduates and celebrate this significant milestone.
Join us in congratulating the following Executive Credential recipients from the 2026 Stanislaus
County Campus cohort!
· Joao Bettencourt
· Tera Chumley
· Lt. Brock Condit
· Ed Cuellar
· Erik Klevmyr
· Rob Kostlivy
· Lt. Fidel Landeros
· Sarah Lewis
· Sarah Dentan
· Heather Duvall
· Doris Foster
· Brooke Freeman
· Jatinder Gill
· Carmen Gusman
· Erica Inacio
· Jennifer Jacquez
· Pettina Jamison
· Jennifer Jennison
· Andy Johnson
· Shammy Karim
· Donna Linder
· Keri Magee
· Leo Mendoza
· Carmen Murillo
· Saksham Rana
· Kim Saing
· Ileisha Sanders
· Dolores Sarenana
· Deborah Thrasher
· Thalia Valdivia
· Michael Walker
· Joshua Woolworth
Learn More about CSAC's Executive Credential Program
2026 Summer/Fall Virtual Courses
We’re excited to kick off this year's Summer/Fall lineup of virtual courses next week with GO5: A
Behavioral Economist's Guide to Trust, taught by Ben Ho, PhD. This course launches our
GeekingOut Series and is the first of the several virtual learning opportunities available this fall!
Our virtual courses are designed to help develop new leadership skills while also bringing
together county professionals from across California to learn, share ideas, and tackle today's
leadership challenges together. Whether you're looking to explore behavioral economics, build a
stronger workplace culture, develop executive leadership skills, or sharpen your communication,
you'll leave each course with practical ideas and strategies you can apply in your work right
away.
Upcoming Virtual Courses
· GO5: A Behavioral Economist's Guide to Trust | 8/14/2026
· GO6: When Good Employees Do Bad Things: Practical Tools for Building a Culture of
Trust and Accountability in Your Workforce | 9/25/2026
· GO7: Charisma and Electability | 10/9/2026
· 184: The Use of Coaching to Build Workplace Culture: A Tool for Investing in People
Development | 10/23/2026
· 185: Executive Leadership Through a Trauma-Informed Lense | 11/6/2026
· 186: Communicating with Purpose | 11/20/2026
All classes are from 9:00AM - 2:30PM PST with a half-hour for lunch. Make sure to keep an eye
out for more classes as they are added. Enrollment is open - register today to reserve your spot!
Contact Us
Email: csacinstitute@counties.org
Phone: (916) 327-7500
Register at csacinstitute.counties.org
Save the Date: California Realignment Training
Mark your calendar for California Realignment Training, taking place Wednesday, October 28 –
Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Sacramento.
Whether you're new to Realignment or looking to strengthen your understanding of its fiscal,
policy, and operational impacts, this training provides practical knowledge you can immediately
apply in your county.
Registration will open soon. Additional details will be shared in the coming weeks.
Know Someone Who Would Benefit from This Training?
Please share this announcement with colleagues who may be interested. They can join the
Realignment Interest List to receive registration updates, program information, resources, and
future announcements.
Join the Realignment Interest List
Together, we are strengthening county leadership across California. Visit the CSAC Foundation
website to learn more and register for upcoming programs.
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