Barbara LaPlante joined CSEA in 1970. She worked for California State University in Hayward before retiring in 1984. LaPlante served as Deputy Director for the Retired Division Council in 1997, and was elected to what was then known as Director in 1998. When the Retired Division incorporated in 2005, her title changed to President.

District C covers the Greater Bay Area including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano and Sonoma counties.

The District includes 5 Chapters - Chapter 1 (Oakland/East Bay Area), Chapter 3 (West Bay Area), Chapter 21 (Mid-Coast Area), Chapter 23 (San Jose Area), and Chapter 36 (Monterey Bay Area).

Contact Barbara LaPlante at (510) 782-6692