Staff to the Board

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 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.

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.

Ms. Clapp is responsible for managing the Adult and Dislocated Worker program in Contra Costa County to ensure effective implementation of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. This work includes overseeing job seeker service and delivery through America’s Job Center of California/EastBay Works in conjunction with our community partners, managing the activities and outcomes of our contracted service providers and supporting the Contra Costa Workforce Collaborative.

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.

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.