Advisory Committee

The First 5 Sacramento Advisory Committee is tasked with providing technical and professional expertise to the First 5 Sacramento Commission. The role of the Advisory Committee is to advise the Commission on local issues impacting children ages 0-5 in Sacramento County. Duties include reviewing funding proposals and researching best practice models of programs.

Learn more about the Committee

Meeting Dates and Agendas

Meetings are scheduled for the second Friday of even months, except as noted, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at First 5 Sacramento, 2750 Gateway Oaks, Suite 330, Sacramento, CA 95833.​​​​​

The meetings are open to the public, and input is welcome.

 

Advisory Committee Members

The Committee comprises Commissioners and Advisory Committee Members.

Members

Javeed Ahmad
Immigrant Populations
E-mail: javeedahmad8538@gmail.c​om​​

Robin Blanks, Vice Chair
Oral Health
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
Faith Community
E-mail: juniorgoris@me.com

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

Kesha Harris
Mental Health Advisory Board
E-mail: heartstreasure06@gmail.com

Heidi Keiser
Parents
E-mail: heidi.keiser@childaction.org

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

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

Bukola Gbadamosi
Parks & Recreations
E-mail: bbgprotoco​l@yahoo.com

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

Silvia Rodriguez
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 Hernandez
Children with Special Needs
E-mail: linda@warmlinrfrc.org

Myel Thelen
Grandparents
E-mail: myelj@att.net

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

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

 

Vacant Seats

Adult & Aging Commission
Alcohol & Drug Advisory
Children's Coalition
Disability Advisory Commission
Human Services Coordinating Council
Neighborhood Groups

First 5 Sacramento Commission Staff​

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

Lindsay Dunckel, Equity and Early Learning Manager
(916) 876-6683
Email: dunckell@saccounty​.gov

Maria Hammill, Clerk of Commission
(916) 875-2945
Email: Hammillma@saccounty.gov