On Monday, September 14, Mary Thomas will present an overview on the new South Hayward Family Center, a re-envisioning of the Eden Youth and Family Center.

Mary has worked for the City of Hayward since 2011 in several departments, including Fire, Public Works, and Human Resources. She is currently a Management Analyst in the City Manager's Office. Before coming to Hayward, she worked in the fields of public health and recreational services. Mary has a BA in social studies from Wesleyan University and a Master's in Public Policy from Mills College. She lives in downtown Hayward and her son attends Burbank Elementary School.