January 21, 2021

This week’s Profiles in Leadership spotlights San Diego County Chief Administrative Officer Helen Robbins-Meyer, who is a strong leader for California’s Counties at the local and state level. Since her appointment as Chief Administrative Officer in 2012, Helen has transformed San Diego County into one of the most efficient and innovative counties in the country. Overall, she has served as an executive leader in her County for nearly 25 years. At the state level, Helen has been a strong contributor to CSAC, providing insight and expertise on a wide variety of policy issues. She has also served on the California Counties Foundation Board of Directors for many years, and was instrumental in establishing the first satellite campus of the CSAC Institute in her County. Helen is a Past President of the California Association of County Executives (CACE), and is the most recent recipient of their Distinguished Leadership Award. Thank you, Helen, for your ongoing leadership on behalf of California Counties.