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.
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.
The Committee comprises Commissioners and Advisory Committee Members.
Javeed Ahmad
Immigrant Populations
E-mail: javeedahmad8538@gmail.com
Robin Blanks
Oral Health
E-mail: rblanksguster@yahoo.com
Kairis Chaiji
Lactation Consultant
E-mail: doula_in_heels@live.com
Carolyn Curtis
Education & Early Care
E-mail: carolynrichcurtis@gmail.com
Junior Goris, Chair
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
Childcare Provider/New Mother
E-mail: chayoscare@gmail.com
Fatima Malik
New Parent
E-mail: rootcellarcommunity@gmail.com
Bukola Gbadamosi
Parks & Recreations
E-mail: bbgprotocol@yahoo.com
Jennifer Mohammed - Vice Chair
Preschool
E-mail: jennifershaista@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@gmail.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
Darla Williams
Neighborhood Groups
E-mail: darlatheteacher@gmail.com
Walter Wyniarczuk
Foster Care
E-mail: walterwyniarczuk@comcast.net
Vacant Seats
Adult & Aging Commission
Alcohol & Drug Advisory
Children's Coalition
Disability Advisory Commission
Human Services Coordinating Council
Julie Gallelo, Executive Director
(916) 876-5867
E-mail: galleloj@saccounty.gov
Lindsay Dunckel, Equity and Early Learning Manager
(916) 876-6683
Email: dunckell@saccounty.gov
Maria Hammill, Administrative Services Officer I
(916) 875-2945
Email: Hammillma@saccounty.gov