With more than seven years of dedicated service, Sandra has demonstrated exceptional leadership in managing a bilingual and bicultural certified childcare facility, catering to low-income families. Her unwavering commitment to expanding childcare accessibility empowered her to navigate the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic within the childcare sector. This resilience propelled Sandra to assume the role of Executive Director at the Oregon Childcare Coalition, where she continues to inspire others with her perseverance and determination to champion equitable childcare solutions.

With a pioneering spirit, Shanna embarked on her journey in the childcare industry by establishing her inaugural childcare center in 2003. A decade later, she expanded her impact by founding a nonprofit childcare workforce program, which continues to thrive. Shanna’s extensive experience and proficiency in the workforce and childcare sectors have been instrumental in sculpting our project into a model of efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring its enduring success.

Aymee spearheads a cutting-edge trilingual childcare facility, drawing upon her extensive experience as a multilingual childcare provider. With a solid foundation in business acumen and a deep-seated passion for community empowerment, she played a pivotal role in conceptualizing and implementing our innovative BYOB (Be Your Own Business) program. This initiative has empowered numerous single parents, fostering self-sufficiency and entrepreneurship within our community. Aymee’s visionary leadership continues to drive positive change, creating opportunities for individuals to thrive and succeed.

With over 15 years of hands-on experience in parenthood, Ramiro brings a wealth of insight to the table. His steadfast dedication as a father has provided him with intimate knowledge of the challenges families encounter in accessing affordable childcare and reliable providers. Leveraging his background in policy and advocacy, Ramiro has played a pivotal role in steering this initiative through the intricacies of grant funding and community outreach efforts. His commitment to addressing the pressing needs of parents and children alike underscores his invaluable contribution to our mission.

With over a decade of invaluable accounting expertise, Elizabeth joins our board as Treasurer. As Treasurer, Elizabeth will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial health of our coalition, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently to maximize impact. Her dedication and wealth of experience make her a valuable addition to our team, and we look forward to leveraging her expertise as we continue to advocate for high-quality childcare services for all.