Carl Alameda is a public service professional with over twenty years of experience in municipal government, education, and property management. As Assistant City Manager, he has overseen essential city functions, including human resources, finance, emergency preparedness, and public communication. He also led the development of a citywide training and performance evaluation system that continues to support operational improvements and employee growth.

His path into public administration began after earning a degree in political science with a focus on public administration from California Polytechnic State University. He continued his education at the University of Southern California, where he completed a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Planning. As a Dean’s Merit Scholar, he entered local government with a solid academic foundation and a strong sense of civic purpose.

Throughout his career, he has held various leadership roles, including Assistant City Manager, Director of Administrative Services, and Interim Director for both Public Works and Finance. In each of these positions, he managed labor negotiations, oversaw budget planning, coordinated emergency response efforts, and improved communication across departments. His efforts helped streamline internal processes, enhance evaluation methods, and build stronger interdepartmental collaboration. He also served as a staff liaison to the Art Commission and Disaster Council.

Outside of his city government roles, he has nearly two decades of experience managing residential and commercial properties. His responsibilities have included overseeing Section 8 and market-rate housing, ensuring HUD compliance, maintaining tenant relationships, handling capital improvement projects, and working closely with accounting professionals to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.

Since 2018, he has served as an adjunct professor at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, where he teaches in the Master of Public Administration program. His experience in civic leadership shapes his instruction and emphasizes the connection between policy theory and administrative practice. He has remained engaged with USC through service on the Board of Governors and participation in alum leadership. He also played a role in launching a fellowship program to support students preparing for careers in city and county government.

His contributions to the field also include service in professional public administration organizations. He has held positions as President of two associations and chaired a regional division, focusing on the development of emerging leaders and promoting ethical governance practices.

In addition to his professional roles, he has been a volunteer coach for youth and high school sports for nearly twenty years. His coaching work spans football, baseball, and softball, and he has taken on leadership responsibilities within local athletic programs. He remains connected to his high school and university through alum activities and membership in a university athletic support group.

Carl Alameda’s career is marked by consistent service, steady leadership, and a practical approach to community building. Through his work in government, education, property management, and volunteerism, Carl Alameda continues to invest in the people, systems, and communities he serves.

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