First 5 San Mateo County is thrilled to welcome Hanish Rathod as our newest commissioner! With a deep commitment to education, a passion for community service, and an impressive background in strategy and operations, Hanish brings invaluable expertise to our mission of ensuring every child in San Mateo County thrives.
As Vice President of GTM Strategy & Operations at ZipRecruiter, Hanish leads global efforts to drive efficiency and growth across sales, marketing, and customer success. With over 20 years in the tech industry—including leadership roles at ServiceTitan and Zendesk—he has built and transformed high-performing teams to create lasting impact. We are thrilled for him to bring this lens to our early childhood services and systems!
Beyond his professional work, Hanish has dedicated decades to supporting students and advocating for access to higher education. His grassroots efforts helped shape the Higher Education Affordability and Equity Act, and he has served on multiple boards, including Frist Graduate, the UCLA Alumni Board of Directors and Vanderbilt University’s Engineering School Advisory Council. His leadership and advocacy align closely with First 5 San Mateo County’s vision to invest in strong foundations for children and families.
We are excited to have Hanish’s expertise and passion guiding our work. Please join us in welcoming him to the First 5 San Mateo County Commission!
