

In 1978 he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration of Justice from California State University at Los Angeles and holds an Associates of Arts Degree in Business Management from Cerritos College in 1974. Azevedo is married to his wife Normie and has two sons -Chris, and David. Together through volunteerism, Yvette, with her husband of 20 years, Tim and their son, Augustus, spread the love of literacy to every child through reading. Yvette earned her Bachelor in Science, Business Management degree from the University of Phoenix. Additional achievements include development of a health benefit customer service system, named PlanIT, a private resort acquistion, implementation of HIV safety and prevention program for hospital staff and campaign stints with two state wide constitutional officers in California, Governor Gray Davis and Controller Steve Westly. Her most recent accomplishments include a successful city-wide fundraising campaign that provided resources for nearly 200 teacher classroom specific grants and a K-6 elementary summer school enrichment program. Yvette's broad work experience and education, encompasses 20 years with various non-profit, Taft Hartley and private sector employers. The plan recently approved by the State of California allows the District to submit a request for FEMA funds to fix hazardous infrastructure after an occurrence of a natural disaster such as an earthquake or flood. A recent example of her efforts is the adoption of a Hazard Mitigation Plan for Orchard Dale Water District. Fortunately, after a decade of diversified investment efforts, the investment policy continues to yield positive gains for the District.Īs a Director on the Board, Yvette continues to participate in activities to promote safety in and around her community. Within the same time frame, at the request of Yvette, an investment policy was approved during a critical time, when the market was at an all time low, pension plans for working middle class families reaped negative gain. The Adaquo is an exemplary example of collaborative teamwork, through its construction rain is returned to the local aquifer to replenish groundwater. The second project was completed in collaboration with Los Angeles County and Water Replenishment District. There were two major capital improvement projects completed, the installation of a new main line with new fittings to absorb shaking or rolling earthquakes. Within a few years, the District adopted a plan to reinvest $12 million dollars in capital improvement projects. Upon her first day as Director, Yvette began work on a plan to repair the District's aging water infrastructure, improve the financial outlook for the District and create a sustainable but affordable supply of drinking water for customers. She is also the first woman to preside as President of the Board of Directors at Orchard Dale Water District. He is recipient of the Executive Fellow Award, NRPA (1982) Distinguished Fellow Award, NRPA (1992) and the Annual Achievement Award, International Military Club Executives Association (1988).Yvette Stevenson-Rodriguez is the first woman elected in the history of Orchard Dale Water District.
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His professional affiliations include being active in: National Recreation and Park Association (Armed Forces Recreation Society) International Military Club Executives Association National Society for Performance and Instruction Armed Forces Chapter, National Society for Performance and Instruction International Association for Continuing Education and Training and American Academy for Parks and Recreation Administration.

degree in Recreation and Park Administration (1973), both from Indiana University. degree in Recreation and Park Administration (1966) and his M.S. Previously he worked as an Administrative Officer, Navy Special Services Administrative Activity (1973-1977) Director of Parks and Recreation, Wood Dale, IL (1970-1972) Lieutenant, US Navy (1968-1970) and Ensign/Lieutenant, US Navy (1966-1968). As the training program manager for the Navy's MWR system, he employs systematic approaches to solving human performance problems.Ĭurrently he serves as the Director of Training for the Navy's Morale, Welfare, and Recreation system. He has been a practitioner, administrator, manager and trainer over that span. Judd has over twenty years of experience in the MWR Business.
