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    About Us

    Learn about the mission, history, and future of Sonoma CAN

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    Meet the collaborative partners that help us expand our impact across the county.

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    Join our team to help improve the lives of families and the entire community.

  • Our Work
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    Community Resources

    We’re a connection point for local resources to help you find assistance.

    Community Schools

    Supporting the whole child and aligning resources to boost student success.

    Early Childhood Education

    Serving children across Sonoma County through partnerships with  Head Start Logo Head Start and Early Head Start.

    Thriving Families

    Putting our Whole Family Approach into action to serve families across the region.

    Workforce Pathways

    Advancing career opportunities for our community.

    Community Leadership

    Empowering families and the community to participate in decision-making processes and drive change.

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    Your generosity powers the work we do. Learn how to give to Sonoma CAN and make a donation today.

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    The dedication of our volunteers inspires us to do more every day to further our mission. Will you join us?

  • Our Impact
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    Our Impact

    The work we do affects thousands of children, adults, and families across Sonoma County. 

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    Get the details about our work, funding, and impact across the region.

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About Us

Our team is dedicated to advancing our mission with a profound commitment to building a brighter future for individuals and families in our community.

Kathy Kane

Kathy Kane

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
  • kkane@sonomacan.org
Johnny Nolen

Johnny Nolen

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
  • jnolen@sonomacan.org
Manisha Gupta

Manisha Gupta

ECE DIRECTOR
  • mgupta@sonomacan.org
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Beth Paul

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF POPULATION HEALTH
  • bpaul@sonomacan.org
Jo Leeann Galauski

Jo Leeann Galauski

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
  • jgalauski@sonomacan.org
Iliana Valenzuela

Iliana Valenzuela

COMPLIANCE MANAGER
  • ivalenzuela@sonomacan.org
Genesis Vondergeest

Genesis Vondergeest

COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTENT MANAGER
  • gvondergeest@sonomacan.org
Nathan Smith

Nathan Smith

GRANT MANAGER
  • nsmith@sonomacan.org
Serafin Escutia

Serafin Escutia

FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM MANAGER
  • sescutia@sonomacan.org
David Ragen

David Ragen

SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER
  • dragen@sonomacan.org
Miguel Loeza

Miguel Loeza

HEAL SENIOR MANAGER
  • mloeza@sonomacan.org
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Juan Torres

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS
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Kate Devine

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & CHANGE MANAGEMENT
  • kdevine@sonomacan.org
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Lamis Pimentel

CONTROLLER
Christina Dutton

Christina Dutton

ECE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
  • cdutton@sonomacan.org
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Jessica Vega

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM MANAGER
Carolyn Spencer

Carolyn Spencer

PRESIDENT
  • cspencer@mtlawpc.com
Al Lerma

Al Lerma

TREASURER
  • alerma@impactnowadvisors.com
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Omar Medina

Orlando Macias

Orlando Macias

  • omacias1@att.net
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Scott Brown

Mayor Natalie Rogers

Mayor Natalie Rogers

Mary Leonard-Wilson

Mary Leonard-Wilson

  • mary.leonardwilson@ExchangeBank.com
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Samantha Rodriguez

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Stacy McKee

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