Professional Experience

Chris Woods began serving at the Director of San Joaquin County’s Human Services Agency (HSA) in September 2019. Chris began his career in social services with HSA as an Eligibility Worker in 1997 after earning his Bachelor’s degree in International Business from Linfield University. Upon completion of his Master’s Degree in Business Administration at the University of the Pacific in 1999, Chris promoted within HSA to Management Analyst, Management Services Administrator, and Deputy Director of Administration. In 2015, he was promoted to the position of Assistant Director of HSA. In September 2019, Chris was appointed Director of HSA by the Board of Supervisors.

Education

Chris holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from University of the Pacific and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from Linfield University.