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The OTS is thrilled to announce the newest additions to our team, whose talents and expertise will not only contribute to our collective success but also play a vital role in advancing our commitment to traffic safety. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Jessica, Pamela and Sang!
Jessica Chan, Deputy Director of Administrative Services Division
Jessica joined the State of California in 2010, where she held various budget and information technology (IT) positions at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). In fall 2018, she joined the OTS as an IT Specialist and in 2020 was promoted to Deputy Director and CIO where she helped the OTS thrive during the pandemic. In April 2022, Jessica joined the High-Speed Rail Authority (HSR) as the Chief Technology Officer. Her leadership of HSR’s technology efforts helped support the building of the first high-speed rail in the nation. She returns to the OTS and looks forward to leading the team through new regulations and processes to help the OTS meet its mission of saving lives. Jessica earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from California State University, Sacramento, and a master’s in business administration from the University of Phoenix. She has two wonderful children and a supportive husband. In her free time, Jessica coaches her daughter’s softball team, is the team parent for her son’s baseball team, and is on the PTA board for Franklin Elementary School. She is a native of Cotati, Calif., and moved to the Sacramento Region after college. Jessica currently lives in Elk Grove.
What are you looking forward to most in your new role?
I look forward to helping the OTS impact local communities to make roadways safer.
What is your favorite movie or book?
Currently, I like the Jurassic World movies.
One day to unplug. No strings attached. What would that day look like?
Spending the day in the Sequoias, taking in the beauty of the redwood trees.
What or who inspires you?
A few things that inspire me are learning new things, reaching my goals, and solving problems.
Pamela Goldberg, Grant Coordinator, Program Planning and Grant Operations Division
Pamela joins the OTS from the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), where she marketed the CalPERS health benefits program to California public agencies and school employers. Before CalPERS, she was a grant writer responsible for assisting private sector employers in applying for performance-based training reimbursement funds through the state of California’s Employment Training Panel. A Sacramento native, Pamela enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family. She and her husband are loyal Kings fans and season ticket holders.
What are you looking forward to most in your new role?
Being a part of campaigns that promote and improve the safety of everyone on our California roads.
What is your favorite movie or book?
I love goofy comedies. Some of my laugh-out-loud favorites include Elf, Sister Act, Coming to America and The Big Lebowski.
One day to unplug. No strings attached. What would that day look like?
Roasting a huge turkey and making my famous cranberry sauce, grilled asparagus, baked yams (with marshmallows!) and inviting friends and family to enjoy a meal together. Afterwards, we would play Charades and the losing team would have to do the dishes and the winners would get the leftovers!
What or who inspires you?
Golda Meir. She was one of the first women to serve as a head of state. During her lifetime, she exemplified resilience, unwavering determination, and formidable leadership, leaving a lasting impact on the world.
Sang Le, Application Specialist, Information Technology Division
Sang has been dedicated to serving the State of California for over eight years. She first embarked on her journey with Covered California before transitioning to the OTS, where she made notable contributions to the information technology department. Her efforts were instrumental in the development and administration of the OTS' grant and learning management systems, as well as its websites. After her successful tenure at the OTS, Sang pursued a promotional opportunity at the High-Speed Rail Authority (HSR), where she further honed her skills in Salesforce and contributed significantly to the organization's goals. Sang is married with three children and loves exploring the world and spending time outdoors.
What are you looking forward to most in your new role?
I previously worked at the HSR, a larger department, where I had the opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop my skills in Salesforce. I am excited to bring this knowledge back to the OTS and contribute to enhancing the OTS Grants Electronic Management System.
What is your favorite movie or book? I enjoy watching movie series like The Maze Runner, The Hunger Games and Harry Potter.
One day to unplug. No strings attached. What would that day look like?
I love to snowboard. If there were an option to snowboard year-round, that is what I would do in my free time.
What or who inspires you?
My kids inspire me. They encourage me to become a better person and motivate me to learn new things.
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