Tamia Brown

Tamia Brown directs the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County (WDBCCC). Under Brown’s leadership, the Board continues to focus on providing workforce and education programs that deliver a skilled workforce, career advancement, and linkages to quality jobs. Brown leads a workforce of 20 and an annual operational budget of more than $7 million.

At the Board’s direction, Brown develops comprehensive strategies to ensure the successful execution of programs and operations to create and sustain a competitive workforce for the local economy.

Brown was named Executive Director in July 2021. She brings 20 years of workforce development experience and a depth of understanding about business and job seeker needs, having led a wide range of workforce initiatives in Alameda and Santa Clara counties prior to her appointment.

Brown holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration/Organizational Leadership from National University and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration/Organization/Management from San Jose State University.

Maureen Nelson

Maureen Nelson is Administrator at the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County, where she has been for 10 years. She has oversight of adult and youth workforce programs. Her work touches on grant and contract management, compliance, policy, and building relationships with partner agencies. She is a member of the Council on Homelessness (holding the Workforce seat) and the Steering Committee for SparkPoint. She has managed grants focused on removing barriers to employment for particular populations: seniors, justice-involved, people with disabilities, unsheltered residents. The latter worked to bring systems-level change by integrating and aligning workforce and homeless services efforts. Prior to her current role as a manager, Maureen provided direct service to job seekers and businesses. Maureen has a B.A. in Liberal Studies from CSU – East Bay and an M.A. in Career Development from John F. Kennedy University.

LaTosha Stockholm

LaTosha Stockholm, Administrator to the Workforce Development Board (WDB), brings over 19 years of service with the Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD), including more than three years in leadership with WDB. Through Measure X-funded initiatives, she leads the development and implementation of comprehensive youth service centers across Contra Costa County, focusing on programs that support the development, well-being, and workforce readiness of our young people. LaTosha also oversees the CCWORKS subsidized employment program, connecting families with meaningful work opportunities through strong partnerships with local employers, County departments, and community organizations. She holds an AA in Sociology and a BA in Human Development, with a concentration in Women’s Studies, from California State University, East Bay.

Noramah Burch

Noramah Burch, Program Manager of Youth/Young Adult Services, has 20 years of Workforce Development experience spanning a diverse set of functions: direct-service as a Case Manager; Supervisor of Youth programs; Management Information Systems; Program Development and Implementation; Policy Analysis; and Grant/Contract Management. She hold a BA in Social Sciences from St. Andrews University. Most recently, Noramah has helped bring Human Centered Design (HCD) to the WDB.

Verneda Clapp

Verneda (Vee) Clapp, Program Manager of the Adult and Dislocated Worker program at the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County (WDBCCC) ensures effective implementation of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title 1 services within Contra Costa County and across the East Bay region. This work includes oversight of job seeker services and local service delivery through America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) and regionally through EASTBAY Works, in conjunction with the adult and community college education systems, as well as community-based organizations and other community partners.

Vee Clapp has over 30 years of call-center/service center experience and believes in supportive and positive customer engagement to bring about successful outcomes for participants seeking training, employment, and self-sufficiency. She supports the customer first philosophy and has 21 years of experience with customer benefit and supportive service programs such as CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, Stage 1 Childcare, Welfare to Work, Affordable Care Act Covered California services, as well as Title 1 WIOA services, with six years as an Eligibility Work Supervisor and over seven years in WDBCCC leadership as the Adult/Dislocated Worker/AJCC Program Manager.

Ms. Clapp also has over seven years of grant, contract and program management that consist of procurement for services, contract scope/deliverable development and implementation of services provisioned by federal, state and county directives and funding. She holds an A.S. in Sociology from Los Medanos Community College, a B.A. in Psychology from CSU East Bay and a Certificate of Completion from Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Jon Rodriguez

Jon Rodriguez is an experienced Sr. Business System Analyst and MIS Administrator with over 25 years of experience in refining business processes and workflow through use of technology. He is leading the Workforce Development Board in utilizing current and new technology to define, measure, analyze, improve and control existing processes.

Throughout his career, Jon has been passionate about using technology to streamline business processes and enhance workflow. He has worked with numerous organizations to identify areas where technology can be used to improve efficiency and productivity.

Jon’s expertise includes business analysis, project management, process improvement, data analysis, report development and administration. He is skilled at identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions that drive results.

Jon holds a Bachelors of Science in Business/e-Business from the University of Phoenix.

Rochelle Soriano

Rochelle Soriano is the administrative secretary to the executive director for the Workforce Development Board Contra Costa County. As administrative secretary, Ms. Soriano serves under the direction of the executive director and provides administrative assistance, facilitation and coordination to the staff and board members. She is responsible for board and staff compliance and all meeting materials for the board, including the agenda, minutes, research, and archives. She assists and provides technical and logistical support for multiple projects, meetings, conferences, and special events. Ms. Soriano hold a BA in Kinesiology (Pre-Physical Therapy) from San Francisco State University.

Charles Brown III

Mr. Charles Brown III is a Business Services Representative with the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County’s (WDBCCC). His responsibilities include supporting recruitment events such as job fairs, business development, and partnerships with chambers of commerce, post-secondary education, community-based organizations, etc. Additionally, Mr. Brown works on many notable projects being led or supported by the WDBCCC, particularly those benefiting returning residents, youth, veterans, and other high-priority populations. Mr. Brown is also the WDBCCC’s Rapid Response Coordinator, responsible for providing customized, confidential, and convenient outplacement services for Contra Costa County companies laying off employees.

Patricia Conley

Patricia Conley is a Workforce Services Specialist and Program Manager of Maritime Skills Training, focusing on creating pathways for communities to access opportunities in the maritime trades and transportation industries. With 14 years of experience as a nonprofit Executive Director, she has been dedicated to supporting economic and workforce development for small businesses and fostering community. Patricia holds a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies with an emphasis on Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts from Portland State University.

Ken Austin

Ken Austin is a Fiscal Analyst at the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County, where he plays a pivotal role in managing and analyzing financial operations tied to workforce development programs. His work ensures fiscal integrity, compliance, and strategic alignment across multiple funding streams, including those governed by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Prior to joining the Workforce Development Board, Ken served for six years as a Senior Business Systems Analyst at Old Republic Home Protection, where he led key project management initiatives. His accomplishments include redesigning a coverage decision system to improve accuracy for agents, streamlining the user interface to boost operational efficiency, and overseeing user acceptance testing to ensure seamless implementation.

Ken holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from DeVry University. His analytical mindset and commitment to service excellence make him a trusted contributor to Contra Costa County’s workforce development efforts.

Jed Silver

For the last 20 years, Jed has worked to develop innovative workforce development programs serving those that need them the most. This includes being responsible for every aspect of training and placement efforts in biotech, solar and low-voltage wiring programs for Oakland’s Regional Technical Training Center and Oakland Private Industry Council. He made these programs possible by developing strong employer partnerships and securing and effectively braiding Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Employment Training Panel (ETP) funds to ensure long-term sustainability.

In 2021, Jed became a program manager at the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County. There he spearheaded the development of a Health Initiative, working with the local ambulance company to develop a local pipeline of qualified talent to ensure the emergency workforce reflected the vibrant diversity of the communities they serve. That began with EMT programs with direct job placement, enhanced academic and financial supports funded by Workforce Accelerator Fund (WAF), WIOA and ETP grants.

Jed has overseen the Initiative’s advancement into developing a paramedic apprenticeship registered with the state and federal level to help EMT’s advanced on to Paramedic. To date the Initiative has served over 150 EMT participants and currently has 39 apprentices enrolled and being paid to attend Paramedic school. The program model has been adopted as best practice, with High-Road Training Partnership (HRTP) and ETP investing over $4m collectively to replicate, scale and expand into other in-demand occupations such as Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN), Registered Nursing (RN) and Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW).