Advisory​ Committee Members

Javeed Ahmad
Immigrant Populations

Email: javeedahmad8538@gmail.c​om​​

Robin Blanks
Grandparents
E-mail: rblanksguster@yahoo.com

Kairis Chaiji
Lactation Consultant
E-mail: doula_in_heel​s@l​​ive.com​​​

Carolyn Curtis
Education & Early Care
E-mail: carolynrichcurtis@gmail.com

Junior Goris, Vice Chair
Faith Community
E-mail: juniorgoris@me.com

Janea Hackett-Little
Nutrition
E-mail: Janeahackettlittle@gmail.com

Kesha Harris
Parks & Recreation
Email: heartstreasure06@gmail.com

Heidi Keiser
Children’s Coalition
E-mail: heidi.keiser@childaction.org

Maria Lopez
Childcare Provider/New Mother
E-mail: chayoscare@gmail.com​

Fatima Malik
New Parent
E-mail: rootcellarcommunity@gmail.com

Jennifer Mohammed
Preschool
E-mail: jennifershaista@gmail.com

Alexxandria Paige
Parents
E-mail: alexxpaige2008@gmail.com

Silvia Rodriguez, Chair
Mental Health Advisory Board
E-mail: silvia.rodriguez@pitzer.edu

Chase Smith
Public Health Advisory Board
E-mail: chase.smith235@gm​ail.com​

Tony Smith
Medical & Health Provider
E-mail: uniquesmith23@hotmail.com​

Linda Thrift
Children with Special Needs
Email: linda@warmlinrfrc.org

Walter Wyniarczuk
Foster Care
E-mail: walterwy​niarczuk@comcast.net​

Darla Williams
Neighborhood Groups
E-mail: darlatheteacher@gmail.com

Darsey Varnedoe
Health Plan Representative
E-mail: darsey.varnedoe@cahealthwellness.com

Vacant Seats

Oral Health
Mental Health Advisory Board
Human Services Coordinating Council
Alcohol & Drug Advisory
Adult & Aging Commission

​First 5 Sacramento Commission Staff​

Julie Gallelo, Executive Director
(916) 876-5867
E-mail: galleloj@sac​county.gov

Lindsay Dunckel, Program Planner Early Care / School Readiness
(916) 876-6683
Email: dunckell@saccounty​.gov 

Maria Hammill, Administrative Services Officer I 
(916) 875-2945
Email: Hammillma@saccounty.gov​​

2750 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 330, Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 876-5866 · FAX 876-5877 https://first5sacramento.saccounty.gov