Juslyn Manalo was raised in Daly City and has deep roots in serving the community from a young age. Being raised in the multi-ethnic city of Daly City has given Manalo a deep appreciation for diversity. Juslyn is a true advocate for social equity. She is raising her son 22 month old son Ethyn with her husband.
Early in her career, she became a Community Service Worker providing direct service to the Filipino World War II Veterans. Juslyn also managed the Bill Sorro Housing Program (BiSHoP), a program that helped low to moderate income families, find, defend and sustain their housing. Currently, she is a Community Engagement Manager, building partnerships to create community development opportunities such as affordable housing, jobs, open space, and youth development.
She was an appointed Personnel Board Commissioner for the city of Daly City , was previously chairwoman for the SamTrans Citizen Advisory Committee ensuring that local community voice is represented. She is also on the board of Senior & Disability Action, an organization that fights for policy locally and on the state level.
Manalo earned her Masters of Public Administration, from San Francisco State University's School of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement. She has also attained a Bachelor of Arts, in Asian-American Studies and a Minor in Women Studies from San Francisco State University.
Representation on Regional Organizations:
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Bay Are Water Supply & Conservation Agency
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North County Fire Authority
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League of California Cities (statewide), and League of California Cities API Caucus (Board of Directors)
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San Mateo County Recovery: Equity Group
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ABAG(Association of Bay Area Governments)
She currently sits on Daly City Committees:
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Affordable Housing Committee
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Colma BART Station Specific Plan and Development Committee
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Development Committee
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Ethics Committee
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Jefferson Union High School District Committee
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2001 Daly City Station Committee
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Seton Medical Center
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Sister City Committee
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Westlake Shopping Center
