First 5 Association Recruiting for New Executive Director

The First 5 Association of California is currently seeking for a new Executive Director with the help of Koya Partners search firm.  Click the link below for the job details and on how to apply.

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About First 5 Association of California

As the statewide membership organization for the 58 First 5 county commissions (First 5s), the First 5 Association of California (the Association) is uniquely situated to provide leadership through engagement with policymakers, decision-makers, stakeholders and the media on the best strategies to address persistent inequities and a historic lack of investment in children and families. As a leader in this moment, the Association builds on the more than 20 years of experience and learning from First 5s efforts to inform and drive local and state policy change focused on creating a vibrant and equitable future for children 0-5. The vision of the First 5 Association of California is “One day, California’s success will be measured by the wellbeing of its youngest children.”

 

 

Headshot of Kitty Lopez

Kitty Lopez has served as the Executive Director of First 5 San Mateo County since 2012, focusing on policy, advocacy and communications development. Additionally, she is the Chair of First 5 Association of California. Kitty previously served as the Executive Director of Samaritan House, one of the leading safety-net nonprofit agencies serving low-income families and individuals in San Mateo County with food, shelter, clothing, health care, counseling, education classes, and holiday assistance from 2002 to 2012.

Kitty taught kindergarten, second grade, and high school in the Bay Area and in Santa Barbara, and was a consultant in schools with children who have autism and special needs. Additionally, Kitty worked in a residential substance abuse treatment center in San Francisco and psychiatric hospital in San Diego.

She attended University of California Santa Barbara earning a California Teaching Credential and B.A in Psychology. Kitty is active in her community serving on several community boards including HEART (Housing Endowment and Regional Trust of San Mateo County), STEP (Success Through Education Program), and Past President and Current Member of the San Mateo Rotary Club.