Subject: Head's up - Reference and Hillary
From: Deb Callahan <[email-masked]>
To: John Podesta <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 1 May 2015 09:05:13 -0700

Hi John,

It was so good to see you at Erin Haber’s wedding (how is it possible she’s married!)

Two things:

1. I want to help with the Hillary for President campaign, so please forward my contact info (below) to the right person. And let me know if there is anything I can to to help with progressives and environmentalists in particular. I am very happy to be public and vocal among my enviro peers in making a clear and heartfelt case for enviros getting behind her NOW! 

2. I have applied for a job as executive director of the Bay Area Open Space Council, and gave you as a reference. I used you as an example of a board member who I worked well with, and as someone who can speak to me as a strategist and organizational leader. I am one of two finalists, and they are moving quickly. My understanding is that there is some very strong enthusiasm for my candidacy though there are two areas of hesitancy: 1. Can I establish myself quickly as a lobbyist for open space issues in Sacramento (we will be working on a big land bond initiative  on the ballot for 2016), and 2. Some people find me either as intimidating or a big organization-type person and wonder if I would be happy or a fit at a smaller organization that is a coalition of 65 + organizations working on protected lands in the Bay Area (ranging from small land trusts to big organizations like the National Park Service.) The head hunter is Nancy Painter.

Thanks so much for your help. I know you are crazy busy now, a word from you would be helpful.

Best,
Deb

Deb Callahan
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