Susan Ellenberg

Susan Ellenberg is a prominent public servant and community leader in Santa Clara County, California. Here are key details about her:

Professional Roles

Susan Ellenberg currently serves as:

• President of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, representing District 423
• Co-Chair of the Board of Directors at Joint Venture Silicon Valley (since November 2022)3
• Commissioner for FIRST 5 Santa Clara County34
• Second Vice President of the California State Association of Counties3

Background and Experience

• Elected to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors in November 2018 and took office in January 201912
• Previously served on the San José Unified School District Board of Trustees from 2014 to 2018, including as Board President in 201813
• Former Senior Director of Community Development at The Silicon Valley Organization3
• Worked as a real estate and land use attorney earlier in her career24

Education and Personal Life

• Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania12
• Graduated from Barnard College and Columbia University School of Law24
• Moved to San Jose, California in 199145
• Lives in San Jose with her husband Steve Ellenberg and their two dogs25
• Has three adult children: Zach, Molly, and Naava25

Focus Areas and Initiatives

As a County Supervisor, Ellenberg focuses on:

• Early child development and expansion of accessible, affordable childcare3
• Mental health and substance use disorder services3
• Criminal justice system reform3
• Addressing racial inequities in healthcare and criminal justice systems1
• Tackling the digital divide in the region1

Susan Ellenberg is known for her commitment to social justice, education, and community development in Santa Clara County and the broader Silicon Valley region.