Marci Dragun, Chief of Staff
As Chief of Staff, Marci handles constituent issues, law enforcement, public safety and issues surrounding homelessness, the Veterans Commission, local and regional government, and scheduling. Marci has served on numerous boards including as chair and member of the Notre Dame High School Belmont's Board of Directors, chair and member of the UC Hastings College of the Law Board of Directors from 2006-2018, and on the Advisory Board of the Menlo Park Legends Baseball organization.
Marci previously served as the Executive Director of a major nonprofit advocacy organization in Northern California where she gained significant legislative experience. She earned her B.A. from Mills College and her J.D. from UC Hastings College of Law in 1986.
Contact Marci via email at mdragun@smcgov.org or by phone at 650-599-1021
Susie Castoria, Legislative Aide
Susie Castoria has been a Legislative Aide in District 4 since January 2023, and served in a former Supervisor’s office for many years prior to joining District 4. Her issue portfolio includes emergency services, Commission on Disabilities, housing, health, environmental and issues facing our senior population.
When not working on constituent issues, Susie enjoys gardening and baking.
Contact Susie via email at scastoria@smcgov.org or by phone at 650-599-1009
Connie Franco, Legislative Aide
As a Legislative Aide, Connie works on issues pertaining to youth, schools, education, and community outreach, particularly focusing on the unincorporated area of North Fair Oaks. As a native Spanish speaker, this valuable asset allows her to bridge communication gaps and foster connections within the community she serves. She assumes the role of the District's liaison to organizations including the North Fair Oaks Community Council and Redwood City Together.
Previously, Connie held the position of Human Resources Coordinator, accumulating valuable experience across multiple sectors including retail, technology, biotechnology, and a most recently philanthropy. She earned her MBA from Sacramento State and her BA in Sociology from San Francisco State.
Contact Connie via email at cfperez@smcgov.org or by phone at 650-363-4617