"... able to successfully manage and expand a highly respected service agency,
yet also engage in policy forums to address the larger issues that contribute to homelessness. Robert was unique among his peers in that regard."
BOB PRENTICE, PhD.
Former San Francisco Mayor’s Office Homeless Coordinator
Former Deputy Director/San Francisco Department of Public Health _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
yet also engage in policy forums to address the larger issues that contribute to homelessness. Robert was unique among his peers in that regard."
BOB PRENTICE, PhD.
Former San Francisco Mayor’s Office Homeless Coordinator
Former Deputy Director/San Francisco Department of Public Health _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Quinn Cottages
EDUCATION:
1983 - Masters in Public Administration: University of San Francisco
Thesis: Influences of Structure & Process on Survival Functions of a Non-Profit Organization
1976 - Bachelor of Arts: University of San Francisco – Cum Laude
TRAINING:
2008 - Senior Fellow - American Leadership Forum/Mountain Valley Chapter
2007 - Neighborhood Excellence Initiative - Bank of America Foundation National Leadership Program
2006 - Advanced Communicator Bronze - Toastmasters International
2002 - Raising the Standard - Non-Profit Resource Center Executive Leadership Program
1998 - Sierra Leadership Seminar - Sierra Business Council
1990 - Leadership San Francisco - San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
- numerous seminars in organizational planning, fundraising, fiscal and personnel management, community organizing, marketing, etc.
- extensive experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Publisher)