Leadership & Governance Team

Post August 3, 2026

In an effort to meet the growing leadership and governance needs of CA local governments, ILG has expanded our team to meet local agencies where they are and provide customized trainings and workshops, coaching, and conscious counsel. Meet our team below.

Profile August 3, 2026

Jen Cavenaugh

Former Mayor

Jen Cavenaugh is a leadership coach, facilitator, speaker, and governance consultant who has spent the past several years building a practice at the intersection of local government leadership and human development. She served eight years on the Piedmont City Council, including as Mayor, while simultaneously developing her expertise as a certified coach and facilitator. That combination of civic leadership and professional training shapes everything about how she works.

Profile August 3, 2026

Rod Gould

Former City Manager

Rod Gould, ILG Senior Consultant, has 38 years of experience in government service, of which 29 were in city management in California. Rod served as city manager of Santa Monica, Poway, San Rafael, and Monrovia as well as assistant city manager of Walnut Creek. Prior to city management, he served as a senior management consultant for Deloitte, Haskins and Sells in San Francisco and assistant director of operations for the Boston Housing Authority.

Profile August 3, 2026