Claudia Dunn

A 22-year Los Angeles City Employee whose background spans a variety of community, policy and administrative arenas, Claudia was one of the original DONE staffers who was responsible for implementing the operational infrastructure of the fledgling Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. She participated in drafting the original Plan for a Citywide System of Neighborhood Councils and collaborates with the Information Technology Agency in the phase-in of the Early Notification System and supporting processes. Claudia primarily oversees the integration of all aspects of Department operations and the integration of Neighborhood Council support services with field operations.

Claudia has held positions within the City's Community Development Department and Housing Departments and was appointed the Los Angeles Police Commission's first Community Policing Implementation Coordinator, responsible for collaborating with the LAPD and community to implement a community-based style of policing and problem-solving through strategic planning. Inspired by volunteerism, Claudia was instrumental in establishing a volunteer tutoring program for incarcerated youth at UCLA (which continues in operation to this day), manages a competitive girls’ soccer team and is an active member of the Board of Directors for a regional soccer club. She has her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from UCLA, her Masters Degree in Public Policy and Administration from California State University, Long Beach and is a member of the Pi Alpha Alpha Public Administration Society.

Motto: It’s not productive to be part of a problem. Participate in finding the solution!