Women of Excellence
Joanne Dittes Yepsen |
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Title: | Mayor |
Industry: | Government |
Type of Organization: | Local Government |
Major Product/Service: | Providing services to the City of Saratoga Springs |
Expertise: | 11 years experience; 3 years in current role; Previously served as County Supervisor; Serves as CEO of the City; Responsible for all negotiations with labor unions, Federal and State government; Responsible for multiple departments within City Hall; Specializes in planning, zoning and land use issues; Liaises with police and fire department to ensure all possible safety precautions are taking place; Runs all city council meetings; Responsible for making all appointments to major Boards, Commissions and Committees; Oversees budget; Speaks and lectures statewide |
Geographic Area of Distribution: | Saratoga Springs, New York |
Affiliations: | Past Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals; Women in Development |
University/Degree: | B.A., Psychology, Minor in Business Management, Hartwick College, Oneonta, New York, 1980 |
Born: | November 12, 1958, Hamden, Connecticut |
Hobbies/Sports: | Movies, films, travel, tennis |