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City Clerk
Rosa Govea Acosta is a dedicated public servant with over 20 years of experience in local government, including city operations, strategic planning, project management, budgeting, personnel management, administration, records management, and community relations. She was elected into office in 2018, becoming the first Latina to serve as City Clerk and the second Hispanic representative for the City of South San Francisco. She serves as Director of the Office of the City Clerk and oversees all department administrative functions. She advocates equity and transparency in local government and works to ensure that the local democratic process is accessible to everyone. Before being elected to South San Francisco, she was the appointed City Clerk for the City of Pinole.
Her commitment to public service led her to run for office. In 2015, she broke longstanding barriers, becoming the first Latina ever to be elected to serve on the South San Francisco Unified School District's Board of Trustees. She served as a Board member, President, Vice President, and Clerk of the Board. She graduated from the California School Board Association's Masters in Governance.
She is a lifelong resident of South San Francisco and an alumnus of the South San Francisco Unified School District. She earned a Master's in Public Administration from California State University Dominguez Hills and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Notre Dame de Namur University. She obtained her Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation in December 2018, her Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designation in December 2021 from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, and the California Professional Municipal Clerk designation from the University of California, Riverside. She is a licensed Notary Public for the State of California and has served as the City Clerk representative on the League of California Cities - Environmental Quality Committee.
Email: rosa.acosta@ssf.net
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Assistant City Clerk
Jazmine Miranda is a resident of South San Francisco and was happy to join the City Clerk's Office in December of 2021 to continue her work in public service and support members of her community. As Assistant City Clerk, she assists in managing the programs and activities of the City Clerk’s Office, including administrative and logistical support to City Council meetings, official records management and retention, municipal elections, legal notices, and provides support to multiple departments. She is currently enrolled at California State University, East Bay, working towards earning her Master's in Public Administration with a concentration in Public Management and Policy Analysis.
She was born and raised in San Francisco and earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from San Francisco State University. She has extensive experience serving children, youth, and families in various capacities, including juvenile and adult probation departments. Additionally, she has assisted several non-profit agencies while providing mentorship, program management, and critical administrative support. She obtained her Certified Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), as well as the California Professional Municipal Clerk certification from UC Riverside. She is also a licensed Notary Public for the State of California.
Jazmine is a member of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), the California City Clerks Association (CCCA), and the National Notary Association (NNA).
Email: jazmine.miranda@ssf.net
Administrative Assistant II
Eric De Leon Garcia is the Administrative Assistant II. He grew up in San Francisco and the Peninsula and was last working for the Louisville Public Library. Eric earned his Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from San Jose State University. With over 5 years of experience in administrative support and customer service and experience in both the public and private sectors, he assists the Office of the City Clerk with administrative duties. He is a member of the California City Clerks Association (CCCA).
Email: eric.deleongarcia@ssf.net