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Board of Directors

We strive to provide the highest quality early education for all children enrolled.

Meet Our Board of Directors

Meet the dedicated and passionate individuals who serve on our Board of Directors!
These community leaders volunteer their time and expertise to ensure Orange County Head Start
delivers comprehensive services that support the growth and development of children and families.

They provide oversight and ensure we fulfill our mission of providing high-quality early childhood
education services to children and families in Orange County. These individuals bring a wealth
of experience in fields such as education, business, law, and social services. They play a vital
role in ensuring we remain accountable to our community and meet the highest standards of program quality.

Officers

Jade Marcus Jenkins

Chairperson

Expertise: Early Childhood Policy, Child Development & Research

Member since 2018

Kimberly Goll

Vice-Chairperson

Expertise: Early Childhood Development

Member since 2024

Noble Drakoln

Treasurer

Expertise: Financial Management

Member since 2023

Ashley Goldstone

Secretary

Expertise: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Member since 2021

Members

Susan McClintic

Expertise: Early Childhood Education

Member since 2024

Alicia Young

Expertise: Multilingual Speech Language Pathologist / Certified Autism Specialist

Member since 2024

Julie Panigrahi

Expertise: Attorney in Corporate Governance & Securities

Member since 2025

Nicole Kennedy

Expertise: Early Childhood Education

Member since 2025

Erica Berrios

Expertise: Financial Strategist

Member since 2025

Colin McCarthy

Expertise: Certified Attorney in Construction & Development

Member since 2025

Nazanin Sanaei

Expertise: Pediatrician

Member since 2025


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