Wanda Page

About Wanda Page

Experienced City Manager with a demonstrated history of working in government administration. Skilled in Public Administration, Finance and Accounting, Audit and Compliance, Human Resource Management, Local Government Operations, Economic and Community Development. Strong community and public services professional with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) focused in Business Administration and Management, from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from North Carolina Central University.

Experience

1. City Manager

   City of Durham

   Oct 2020 — Present

   Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Durham. Performs comprehensive management, administrative, and professional duties under the general guidance of the City Council. Employs initiative, professional expertise, and independence in management of the City in accordance with policy established by the City Council; city, state, and federal laws; regulations; and guidelines. Provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and management oversight of Deputy City Managers, Executive Leadership Team members, and City Departments ensuring residents receive high quality services from an innovative and high-performing organization. Works closely with the City Council; City Attorney; boards and commissions; public, private, and community organizations; and residents in developing and implementing initiatives to achieve City priorities and solve community problems. Develops and maintains intergovernmental relations with other governmental entities. Directs and coordinates preparation of analyses and recommendations on public policy issues and operational and capital budgets in line with goals, objectives, short and long-range vision, and plans for City services. Effectively manages financial affairs; policy development and interpretation; programs, processes, and functions; and city staff. Oversees media relations and public information to ensure resident engagement and transparency. Develops City Council meeting agendas and participates in regular and special City Council meetings. Coordinates and recommends major legislative policy or policy changes to the City Council for approval and advancement to appropriate legislative bodies.

Education

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Certificate- Public Executive Leadership Academy, School of Government

  2006

• North Carolina Central University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General

  1995

• UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  1978 — 1982