About the Candidate

Jeanne Friedel

“Jeanne Friedel is an experienced operations and community engagement leader with more than 30 years of work across Marin County.”

— Joseph Jennings, Founder, The Commons Foundation

Jeanne has led complex organizations, managed large-scale events, and built strong partnerships across public, nonprofit, and community sectors. Her work consistently reflects a focus on collaboration, operational excellence, and meaningful civic impact.

  • 30+ years of leadership in operations, community engagement, and civic initiatives across Marin County
  • 20+ year Larkspur resident with deep commitment to local service
  • Larkspur Park and Recreation Commissioner; helped guide the City’s Parks Master Plan
  • Founding member of The Commons Foundation, supporting development of Larkspur’s new public library
  • Founder of Larkspur Rec’ing Crew, supporting Larkspur’s youth programs and community events
  • Recognized for building partnerships and strengthening communities through leadership and service
  • Operations Manager, 15 years — Law Offices of Scot Candell; oversaw firm operations, finances, client relations, and strategic support and marketing
  • Director of Operations, CB Labs: managed systems, compliance, and operations in a highly regulated environment
  • 17 years with Sausalito Art Festival: led one of the nation’s premier arts events, managing 1,200+ volunteers and multimillion-dollar production
  • Produced major community events with the City of Sausalito, including Caledonia Street Fair and Jazz by the Bay; expanded sponsorships and enhanced public spaces
  • Rotary International leader; twice served as President of the Rotary Club of Terra Linda and held several Rotary District 5150 leadership roles
  • Supported fundraising efforts totaling over $1 million for Guide Dogs for the Blind
  • Advanced certification in Human Resource Management
  • Certified Festival and Event Executive (CFEE) and Certificate in Event Management, San Francisco State University
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