Community From the Start

Juslyn Manalo was raised in Daly City and has deep roots in serving the community from a young age. Being raised in the multi-ethnic city of Daly City has given Manalo a deep appreciation for diversity. Juslyn attended Woodrow Wilson Elementary, Ben Franklin Intermediate and Jefferson High School in Daly City.

She is a true advocate for social equity. Early in her career, she became a Community Service Worker providing direct service to the Filipino World War II Veterans. Here, she fought for the Veterans to receive equal benefits through advocacy and coalition building. Juslyn also spearheaded and managed the Bill Sorro Housing Program (BiSHoP), a program that helped low to moderate income families, find, defend and sustain their housing- a testament to her dedication to social justice.

In the private sector, Juslyn Manalo continued her mission as a Community Engagement Manager for one of top global mixed-use real estate developers building partnerships to create community development opportunities such as affordable housing, workforce training, jobs, open space, cultural district resources and youth development.

Juslyn Manalo is currently the Senior Community Engagement Specialist within Impact, Policy, and Communication Division with the City and County of San Francisco’s Office of Economic Workforce Development. Juslyn’s impact extends to the crucial domain of water supply and conservation as a board member of the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency. Beyond her official roles, Juslyn’s dedication to public service is evident in serving as board member of the Senior & Disability Action. She tirelessly advocates for policy reform at local and state levels. She holds a Masters in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Asian American Studies with a Minor in Women’s Studies from San Francisco State University.

Representation on Regional Organizations:

  • Bay Are Water Supply & Conservation Agency

  • North County Fire Authority

  • League of California Cities (statewide), and League of California Cities API Caucus (Board of Directors)

  • San Mateo County Recovery: Equity Group

  • ABAG (Association of Bay Area Governments)

She currently sits on Daly City Committees:

  • Affordable Housing Committee

  • Colma BART Station Specific Plan and Development Committee

  • Development Committee

  • Ethics Committee

  • Jefferson Union High School District Committee

  • 2001 Daly City Station Committee

  • Seton Medical Center

  • Sister City Committee

  • Westlake Shopping Center