CSAC legislative assistant Glenda
Higgins plays an integral role in the function of the
organization. Glenda has an impressive skillset having
worked as a former Legislative employee for many years.
Originally from Sutter County, Glenda moved to Sacramento County
in 1972 and also lived in San Joaquin County for a year.
CSAC recently had the pleasure of learning more about
Glenda’s background, goals, and motivations. Below are her
responses.
Q: Please share a little bit about yourself.
I’m originally from Sutter County. My ancestors arrived in 1852.
I then moved to Sacramento County in 1972, spent a year in
San Joaquin County, and then moved back to Sacramento. I am a
former legislative employee and came out of retirement to learn
more about California and how CSAC plays an enormous role in
helping our great state.
Q: What do you do for CSAC? What is your position title?
I assist Jacqueline Wong-Hernandez, Deputy Executive Director of
Legislative Affairs. My position title is Legislative Assistant.
Q: What are you looking forward to while working at CSAC?
Learning more about how counties function and provide support to
their residents.
Q: Do you have any work goals for the year?
My work goals are to upgrade my technical and research skills.
Q: What are you currently reading?
I’m reading “Wild Horses of the Summer Sun” set in
Iceland and about Icelandic horses. Next, I plan to
read ”Station Eleven”.
Q: What is a hobby you like to do?
I bike ride! I mountain, commute, long-distance, and breeze along
on an electric bike. I trail ride horses and have had a couple of
lifetime trips to Point Reyes in Marin County and a week in Utah
on the Red Rock Ride – Bryce, Zion, and the North Rim of the
Grand Canyon.
Q: What is your proudest accomplishment?
Raising an amazing young woman – Alexandra, age 35!
Q: What motivates you to work hard?
I’m more comfortable working. Life is easier when I have a focus
and something to build my day around.
