Board & Management Team : Marilu Gabriel

Fiscal Manager - Serving since 1994

Marilu Gabriel

Marilu Gabriel has been with Solano Family & Children’s Services since 1994. She began as the agency’s Bookkeeper and immediately helped develop the agency’s current Accounting Department as its first Fiscal Manager.

Marilu started her career in the Philippines, where she worked as an Accounting Specialist for 14 years before moving to the U.S. in 1992. When she arrived in California, she immediately enrolled at the Fairfield Adult School to improve her computer skills. Each step Marilu took in the field of accounting, moving to California, attending the Fairfield Adult School, etc., has led her to be in the right place, at the right time – at SFCS in 1994.

Marilu loves her job and takes great pride in her contributions to our SFCS family and to our child care provider community. She has done her best to adapt to the culture and traits of being an American, all while not losing her own Filipino culture, values, and customs.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Board & Management Team : Kirsten Krause

Family Services Manager - Serving since 1998

Kirsten Krause

Kirsten began working in the ECE field at a before-and-after-school program while attending school in San Diego. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Diego State University, she worked with foster youth and young adults with mental health issues.

She joined the SFCS team in 1999 as a Family Services Specialist and has served in many roles such as Subsidy Program Trainer, Subsidy Supervisor, and Subsidy Assistant Manager. In her current role as Family Services Manager, she continues her passion in helping underserved families access critical services to help them be safe, happy, and thrive.

When Kirsten is not working, she is spending time with her husband and two children camping, fishing, and looking for their next adventure.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Board & Management Team : Kay Parkham

Human Resources Manager - Serving since 1983

Kay Parkham

Kay started her career with Solano Family & Children’s Services as the Resource & Referral Manager in 1983. She has worked in several different positions during her time with the agency including positions in Subsidy, Resource & Referrals and the Food Program which led her to her current position of Human Resources Manager.

Kay and her husband of 35 years, enjoy spending time with their 4 adult children and 6 grandchildren. Kay also enjoys reading, gardening, camping, and spending time with her fur babies Chloe (dog) and Bill (cat).

Kay strongly believes in the SFCS mission and that quality child care services are essential for growth in a thriving community and looks forward to continuing to serve the families of Solano County.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Board & Management Team : Management Team, Cinda-Rae Clemente

Resource and Referral Program Manager - Serving since 1998

Cinda-Rae Clemente

Cinda-Rae began her career by working in the field of disabilities managing residential and day programs, owned a family child care business, coordinated the Solano County Special Needs Family Resource Center, provided parenting and education to parents with disabilities, and managed Head Start Programs prior to Solano Family & Children’s Services. She held Supervisor/Manager positions for 19 years in the Subsidized Child Care Program before transitioning as the Resource and Referral Program Manager in 2015.

Cinda and her husband have two adult daughters. They enjoy making new memories with their children and grandchildren as much as possible. As a parent of a child with developmental and physical disabilities, Cinda has a passion for advocacy. She has testified before the California State Legislature on behalf of families of children and adults with special needs, served on the State Council Area IV Board on Developmental Disabilities, participated in state and local policy changes, and has provided parent-to-parent support to many families navigating the developmental and special education systems.

As the Resource & Referral Program Manager, it is important to her that families have support with finding child care and the resources and supports that meet their needs. She recognizes how essential it is for child care and early care providers to receive ongoing professional development including mentoring and coaching to provide the highest quality care and education possible.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Board & Management Team : Management Team, Diana Troche

Director of Programs - Serving since 1986

Diana Troche

Diana Troche has been with Solano Family & Children’s Services since 1986, serving families & child care providers in our great community. She is currently the Director of Programs, having worked her way up the ladder from her first role as the agency’s receptionist. She loves her job, as she wholeheartedly believes in the agency’s mission. She absolutely understands that access to quality child care plays a key role in each family’s success, which in turn positively affects the local & national economies. Over the years at SFCS, Diana has been an integral part of our growth and achievements, and she looks forward to seeing the agency reach new heights.

Diana was born in Puerto Rico, raised in Chicago, and has been a resident of Fairfield since 1984. Each of these three places owns a piece of her heart. She is a proud mother of three, and a blessed grandmother of four wonderful children. She enjoys traveling, and from January through April every year, her hobby is completing tax returns for family & friends, as well low-income families as a VITA volunteer.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Board & Management Team : Management Team, Kathy Lago

Executive Director - Serving since 1990

Kathy Lago

Kathy’s Degree in Child Development and Social Work brought her to Solano County to begin her professional career in 1986. She came to Solano Family & Children’s Services in 1990 as an Assistant Coordinator of an Early Intervention Grant assisting child care providers who were serving children with special needs. By 1995 Kathy was promoted to Resource & Referral Program Manager where she developed her knowledge of Solano County and built her collaborative partnerships with other community agencies that serve child care providers, families, and children.

During this time, she and her husband raised two amazing daughters and have 4 awesome grandchildren. In her free time she and her husband enjoy camping with family and friends. In 2016, Kathy was honored to be selected to lead SFCS as the Executive Director. She leads an amazing management team and a growing staff of over 70 hardworking employees who serve the early childhood community and families in need of our resources and support in Solano County.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Board & Management Team : Board of Directors, Juan Cisneros

Member

Juan Cisneros

Juan Cisneros is the Executive Director of Child Start, Inc., a local non-profit that provides Head Start services in Solano, Napa, and Contra Costa Counties.

He has a BA in Sociology, an MA in Organizational Leadership, and he is currently working on his dissertation to complete his Education Doctorate in Organizational Leadership.

He and his partner (Ken) enjoy walking and taking spontaneous trips throughout the Bay Area with the newest member of their family, Isabella Clarice Rose – a young Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Although he and Ken have lived in Solano County for over 20 years, they are transplants to this area and often visit other parts of the country and state to visit family members. They enjoy hosting brunches and even gatherings at their home in Vacaville for friends and colleagues.

Child Start’s mission and work align closely with that of Solano Family & Children’s Services. That said, he hopes to create community-wide impact as both a Board member of Solano Family & Children’s Services and as a leader of Child Start, doing what he can to increase access to early care and education for the greater community. He would also like to do his part to create networks of support for child care providers to strengthen their capacity and resilience to deliver high quality services to children and families.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Board & Management Team : Board of Directors, Jayleen Richards

Member

Jayleen Richards

Public Health Director
Solano County Health & Social Services Department

Jayleen Richards has worked for Solano County Health & Social Services Department (SCHSSD) since 2004. She is currently the Public Health Administrator for SCHSSD. She started in Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Bureau overseeing perinatal programs. In 2008, she was promoted to Senior Health Services Manager in the Mental Health Division and was the Mental Health Services Act Coordinator.

Prior to working for SCHSSD, Ms. Richards was with Children Now for nine years—a leading state and national advocacy organization focused on improving the lives of children and families. Immediately following graduation from University of California Davis with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English, She taught elementary school. She has a Master of Public Administration/Health Services Administration from the University of San Francisco.

Ms. Richards is the proud mother of two sons and has been married for 30 years. She utilized SFCS services when her sons were young. She is proud to serve on the SFCS Board and be part of an organization that has a huge impact on the lives of Solano County children and families.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Board & Management Team : Board of Directors, Christie Speck

Member

Christie Speck

Christie Speck is the Director of the Early Learning Center at Solano Community College. She has been in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, a family services specialist, and as an administrator since 1975. Her passion is working with the children’s parents and partnering with them to support their most important job – being a parent, and advocate for their children.

Christie and her husband, Gordon, have been married 45 years. They have a fabulous son, Greg. Gordon, Greg, and Greg’s wife Sophie are among the most valued people in her life. Spending time with them and other family members is one of her favorite things to do.

As a Solano Family and Children’s Services board member she brings experience in the areas of early childhood program design and management, child development best practices, personnel management, and public relations. She is one of SFCSs biggest cheerleaders because she knows the positive difference the agency makes in the lives of children and families.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Board & Management Team : Board of Directors, Gloria Nunez

Secretary/Treasurer

Gloria Nunez

Gloria Nunez has been employed by Travis Credit Union for the past 37 years. During her tenure, she has held several different positions, currently serving as the Vice President of Central Operations. She and her husband Ron have lived in Solano County since 1981. They have 3 adult children who all live and work in Solano County as well. Gloria has 7 grandchildren ranging in ages of 2-15, she is very active in their lives and enjoys spending any extra time she has with them. As a board member of Solano Family & Children’s Services she hopes to help influence, as well as support the organizations vision and mission of promoting and advocating for the well-being of children, families, and child care providers.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Board & Management Team : Board of Directors, Luke Godfrey

Vice-President

Luke Godfrey

Luke Godfrey is a Realtor with Stumbaugh Realty Advisors, servicing primarily Solano County. He and his wife grew up in Solano County and are now raising their two children in Vacaville. Having helped a number of first-time home buyers relocate to the area, he is uniquely qualified to give an up-to-date view into the demand for child care in this area.

Luke graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Biological Sciences, and a Master’s in Business Administration. He is well versed in organizational structure and behavior. He brings this education and varied experience as a teacher, biotechnology professional, and construction supervisor to the board.

As a board member he is interested in improving the marketing of the organization, increasing the visibility to the community, and in helping to ensure the organization runs as efficiently as possible.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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