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Sina Tate

Sina Tate

Sacramento

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at LeadingAge California, excelling in project management and collaboration. Achieved significant growth in program participation and revenue, while enhancing stakeholder relationships. Skilled in contract negotiation and effective communication, driving impactful workforce development initiatives that align with organizational goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Workforce Development

LeadingAge California
Sacramento
09.2025 - Current
  • Directed lifecycle of The Gateway-In Project, overseeing recruitment, training, and job placement initiatives.
  • Supervised project staff to achieve key performance indicators, including student outcomes and placement rates.
  • Collaborated with Chief Education & Marketing Officer to secure funding from public and private sources.
  • Leveraged success stories and data to create compelling cases for continued investment in workforce development.
  • Engaged LeadingAge California member providers to assess hiring needs and promote talent pipeline initiatives.
  • Facilitated job placement strategies through employer outreach and partnerships with healthcare stakeholders.
  • Monitored project outcomes, using data to evaluate effectiveness and inform continuous improvement efforts.
  • Represented The Gateway-In Project within broader workforce development efforts across LeadingAge California.

Director, The Gateway-In Project

LeadingAge California
08.2024 - 09.2025
  • Increased program statistics from 9,205 interest forms to 13,858 forms in ten months.
  • Facilitated growth of graduates from 2,654 to 4,565 and exam passes from 1,645 to 3,491.
  • Strengthened relationships with training partners to enhance program sustainability.

Expanded outreach through collaboration with local high schools, graduating multiple cohorts.

Oversaw production of impactful promotional video shared widely across social media platforms.

Established partnerships with large organizations like HumanGood and Front Porch for staff training opportunities.

Coordinated additional training initiatives for 2026 with Prevail Academy and ACT.

Achieved $1 million revenue goal for Gateway-In Academy training programs in 2026.

Manager of Meetings and Events

LeadingAge California
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Managed end-to-end planning of major events, including site selection, vendor negotiations, and post-event analysis.
  • Coordinated marketing campaigns across email, web, and print, increasing event attendance by 20%.
  • Secured sponsorships and managed exhibit sales, contributing to a 10% increase in event revenue.
  • Oversaw logistics for association events, enhancing participant engagement and satisfaction.

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

State of California, CALFIRE
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managed the allocation and oversight of $113 million in Wildfire Prevention Grants, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
  • Transitioned the grant application process to an online platform, reducing processing time by 30%.
  • Led the application review process in collaboration with regional managers, improving approval efficiency.
  • Served as liaison to the California Fire Safe Council, strengthening stakeholder relationships.
  • Prepared and delivered presentations to executive leadership, facilitating strategic planning.

Program Manager

League of California Cities
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Led speaker coordination, logistics, and communications for multi-department conferences.
  • Negotiated keynote and vendor contracts, delivering cost savings and program enhancements.
  • Ensured 100% speaker preparedness through streamlined communication and training.
  • Managed production schedules, AV, and facilities for seamless, on-time execution.
  • Developed and tracked event budgets, maintaining costs within 5% of projections.
  • Drove participation through strategic marketing, including calls for proposals and mobile apps.
  • Chaired production meetings and aligned cross-functional teams for smooth delivery.
  • Led post-event evaluations and provided actionable reports for continuous improvement.

Director of Education

California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE)
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Developed and managed education budget and oversaw regional and statewide programs, including two major annual conferences.
  • Led call-for-proposals and guided volunteer committees in final session selections.
  • Presented finalized education plans to the Executive Committee.
  • Served as staff liaison to the Professional Development Committee; developed year-round programming.
  • Collaborated with faculty to launch a Leadership Development Institute.
  • Oversaw speaker engagement and content alignment with organizational goals.
  • Managed LMS (CE21), program assessments, and attendee evaluations.
  • Partnered with CEO to implement innovative strategies that advanced the association’s mission.

Conference Manager

California Pharmacists Association (CPhA)
03.2018 - 01.2020
  • Oversaw implementation of event management software and served as staff liaison to the Education Advisory Committee.
  • Collaborated on content development and strategic marketing for educational programs.
  • Led volunteer recruitment and managed execution of annual conference and training programs.
  • Developed and tracked education budgets; secured sponsorships with Corporate Partners and exhibitors.
  • Updated Advanced Practice Pharmacists certification with subject matter experts.
  • Managed LMS (Knowledge Conduent), created on-demand trainings, and supported education staff.
  • Partnered with Communications VP to launch strategic marketing campaigns for programs.

Education

Training - Pandemic Compliance Advisor (PCA)

Health Education Services
06-2027

Certificate - Meeting & Event Planning

CSU, Sacramento

Skills

  • Project management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Results orientation
  • Multi-tasking and organization
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Independence
  • Collaboration
  • Public speaking
  • Pressure resilience
  • Innovation
  • Motivation
  • Visionary thinking
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Webinar facilitation
  • Video conferencing tools
  • IMIS (AMS)
  • HubSpot

Certification

  • Meeting & Event Planning Certificate, CSU, Sacramento
  • CPR Certified
  • Pandemic Compliance Advisor (PCA) Training, Health Education Services

Timeline

Director, Workforce Development

LeadingAge California
09.2025 - Current

Director, The Gateway-In Project

LeadingAge California
08.2024 - 09.2025

Manager of Meetings and Events

LeadingAge California
01.2024 - 08.2024

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

State of California, CALFIRE
06.2022 - 12.2023

Program Manager

League of California Cities
03.2022 - 06.2023

Director of Education

California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE)
01.2020 - 01.2022

Conference Manager

California Pharmacists Association (CPhA)
03.2018 - 01.2020

Training - Pandemic Compliance Advisor (PCA)

Health Education Services

Certificate - Meeting & Event Planning

CSU, Sacramento
Sina Tate