Ramsey County on Tuesday named Michael Soto as director of its Policy and Administrative Strategy division He begins next week.
Michael Soto. (Courtesy of Ramsey County)
Soto will oversee county strategic planning and support strategic alignment in racial equity, policy development and performance management, according to county officials. His work will ensure quantitative and qualitative research, evaluation and analysis in order to support county operations, according to the county.
“Michael brings a unique combination of strategic insight, technical expertise and collaborative leadership,” said Maria Sarabia, Ramsey County chief of staff. “His experience driving people-centered data strategies and building strong teams will enhance our ability to shape policies that reflect community needs.”
Soto has two decades of experience in government, nonprofits, academia and entrepreneurship. He joins Ramsey County from Hennepin County where his team worked on equity-informed analytics for housing, health, economic development and justice initiatives. He also managed the Enterprise Integrated Data System, which supports cross-departmental evaluation and insights.
He also supported Hennepin County technical staff in refining research questions and launching pilot initiatives and he redesigned onboarding processes.
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