I served as a City Councilmember in Albany (CA) in my early 20s and saw the good that a Council could do if it enjoyed the trust of the community and was focused on the common good. During my time in Albany, we passed major institutional reforms, made key hires and were able to safeguard necessary infrastructure from the risk of an earthquake.
I have spent the last 26 years working as an analyst and portfolio manager at Dodge & Cox, one of the largest independently owned asset managers in the country. I was attracted to the firm in 1998 by its culture and focus on the client. In my career, I've been part of a team that has helped millions of people grow their savings and I've helped launch two (out of a total of seven) mutual funds. I understand budgets, financial statements and the industries that affect our lives on a daily basis: banks, insurers, construction companies, and building materials.