We are pleased to announce the 2016 Champions for Children!
Inspired Start: 0-5 Early Care and Education - Lia Thompson, Sonoma State University Children's School
Empowering Youth: K-12 Education - Nancy Ricciardi, Bennett Valley Union School District
Strong Families: Public Service/Agency - Cheryl Parkinson, The Living Room
Healthy Children: Health/Medical - Ramona Faith, Petaluma Health Care District
Secure Surroundings: Business/Foundation - Lisa Wittke Schaffner, The John Jordan Foundation
Positive Social Connections: Peer Leadership - Itzel Martinez, Community Action Partnership
Community Engagement - Glen Weaver, Free Bookmobile of Sonoma County
A special thank you to our 2016 Champions Selection Committee
Angie Dillion-Shore, Executive Director, First 5 Sonoma County
Brad Bollinger, Publisher, North Bay Business Journal
Deborah Dalton, Executive Director, Mentor Me
Ernesto Olivares, Santa Rosa City Council Member
Jennie Snyder, Deputy Superintendent, Sonoma County Office of Education