"Libby Schaaf is an exceptional leader with a deep understanding of the Bay Area's opportunities and challenges, said Kristina Lawson, chair of BAC's board of directors."
"During her time as mayor, Oakland experienced a major building boom and doubled the city's affordable housing production."
"Schaaf also founded Oakland Promise, a public-private partnership that raised tens of millions of dollars to support children through educational programs."
"In 2018, Schaaf made national headlines when she stood up to the Trump administration's anti-immigrant agenda by warning Bay Area residents of ICE raids."
Libby Schaaf has been appointed as the president and CEO of the Bay Area Council, effective May 4. She replaces John Grubb, who served as interim president after Jim Wunderman's resignation. Schaaf previously served as Oakland's mayor from 2015 to 2023, where she oversaw a significant building boom and increased affordable housing production. She founded Oakland Promise and created an equity-based paving plan. Schaaf gained national attention for opposing the Trump administration's immigration policies and managed a police scandal during her tenure.
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