First 5 San Bernardino Advisory Committee
The First 5 San Bernardino Advisory Committee was created to satisfy the mandate of Proposition 10 legislation. The function of the Advisory Committee is to provide information to the Commission for the use in making its policy and funding decisions. The Committee is composed of diverse community representation reflecting the diverse backgrounds and abilities of San Bernardino County and represent different ethnic, linguistic, cultural, socio-economic, religious, geographical and/or other historically or currently under-served communities.
Applications are currently being accepted for membership to serve on the Advisory Committee. See Advisory Committee policy. Call 909.386.7706 with questions.
Committee
Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers, EdD, Chair
Community Development Specialist, Pacific Clinics
San Bernardino County Board of Education Trustee, Area D
James Moses, Vice Chair
Child Care Resource Center
Edyth Gallardo
Inland Regional Center
Cherina Betters, Ed.D.
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
Jacquelyn Greene
Preschool Services Department
Michelle Parker
Loma Linda Children’s Hospital & Medical Center
Sonia Navarro
Department of Behavioral Health
Cammy Purper, Ph.D.
California Baptist University
Pat Spier, RN
Regional Perinatal Programs of California
Michael Wells
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside
Monique Amis
Department of Public Health
Jonathan Byers
Children and Family Services
George Lamb
FAITH Advisory Council for Community Transformation
Nathaniel Rodriguez
Transitional Assistance Department
Reyna Sanchez
Parent Advocate
Chrystina Smith-Rasshan, Ed.D.
Institute for Child Development and Family Relations
Gary Ovitt
Retired Teacher and Principal
Former Fourth District Supervisor,
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors