We Are
The Job Fair People!About
We Connect Local Job Seekers with Employers
Our Mission
Santa Cruz Employment Access serves as host to the annual Access 2 Employment Job Fair, connecting local employers with hundreds of job seekers to help achieve a diverse workforce. Our volunteer based organization operates as a planning committee made up of representatives from various local agencies and businesses with a common goal – to improve the economic outlook of Santa Cruz County by linking job seekers with employers and employment resources.
Our History
Santa Cruz Employment Access was founded in 1990 by a group of individuals from various companies and agencies with a common goal - to connect employers in our community with job seekers of all talents and backgrounds. To achieve this mission, our annual job fair takes place in October in support of the National Disability Employment Awareness Month campaign, which raises awareness about employment issues for disabled people and celebrates the many contributions of America's workers with disabilities. To further expand our scope of diversity, we have established community partnerships to include other groups that face obstacles to employment including ex-offenders, seniors over the age of 55, and youth ages 14-25. Our job fair welcomes ALL job seekers - come one, come all!
Our Partners
Our volunteers offer employment preparation training at these locations:
Connecting People for over 30 Years
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Our Team
Leslie Hess
Marketing Manager
Leslie serves as Marketing Manager for A2E, and works at the Sage Group as a Senior Recruiter. She brings nearly 20 years of human resource and talent acquisition experience to the A2E team. When she’s not working or volunteering, Leslie enjoys spending time at the beach with her family.
Phil Rodriquez
Vice President & Treasurer
Bethany Brunetti
Outreach Coordinator
Bethany serves as Outreach Coordinator for A2E. She is a Business Specialist for the Department of Rehabilitation. Her background is in mental health and social services. Doing meaningful work, helping others and contributing to a more sustainable way of life are some of her passions. Bethany enjoys hiking with her family, home improvement projects and yoga.
Desha Staley-Raatior
Logistics Coordinator
Desha serves as Logistics Coordinator for A2E, and has more than 15 years in education. She is currently the Director of Career Development at Cabrillo College, where she supports a wide range of individuals and develops partnerships with local employers. Desha enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, traveling, and yoga
Patricia Greenway
President
Patricia is President of A2E, and has a strong background in employment services including Job Placement Coordinator at Computer Training Academy, Career Counselor for Santa Cruz County Office of Education, and Special Education Transition Specialist for Santa Cruz City Schools. She most recently developed the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department Inmate Employment Program, which assists inmates with employment preparation and re-entry.
Sariah Babcock
Secretary
Sariah has a degree in Communications from San Jose State University, where she graduated with honors. As a Lead English Teacher Trainer in China and Korea, she specialized in on-boarding and development. Her time as a Behavioral Interventionalist helped children and young adults build healthy habits. She is passionate about fostering growth and creating opportunities.
