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Camarillo, CA – The City of Camarillo is pleased to announce the appointment of Wendy Levy as its first Human Resources (HR) Director. This new role reflects the city’s commitment to supporting its growing workforce and ensuring continued excellence in service delivery. The addition of a director-level position to the HR team underscores Camarillo’s dedication to fostering a strong, cohesive organizational culture. Levy will begin her new role on Monday, March 10, 2025.
“With over 30 years of experience in public service and HR leadership, Levy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role, where she will oversee a broad range of HR functions that are essential to the City’s continued success,” stated City Manager Greg Ramirez.
Levy comes to Camarillo from the City of Santa Barbara, where she served as the Human Resources Director for six years. In this role, she played a key part in shaping Santa Barbara’s HR programs and policies, overseeing functions such as talent acquisition and retention, compensation and classification, labor relations, benefits, employee relations, training, and policy development. Levy’s leadership in Santa Barbara contributed to the growth and improvement of its HR programs, and she is poised to bring that same strategic vision to the City of Camarillo.
Prior to her time in Santa Barbara, Levy held leadership positions with the City of Oxnard, as well as King and Pierce Counties in Washington state and Eagle County in Colorado. Her extensive experience in both municipal and large organizational settings position her uniquely to strengthen and support Camarillo's HR initiatives.
Levy holds Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Psychology from Regis College, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. In addition to her academic credentials, Levy maintains multiple professional accreditations in Human Resources and Project Management, further bolstering her leadership in the field.
Beyond her professional expertise, Levy has made significant contributions to education as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Highline College, where she taught courses on Human Resources and Data Analytics. She is also a certified dance and stunt coach, showcasing her commitment to personal growth and development outside of the workplace.
A resident of Camarillo, Levy is honored to serve the community she calls home. “I am excited to join the City of Camarillo and work alongside such a dedicated team,” Levy said. “I look forward to contributing to the City’s ongoing success and creating an environment where employees are supported and empowered to thrive.”
Outside of work, Levy enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her husband and three daughters.
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