Meet our leadership team

Kristin Spanos

Chief Executive Officer

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Vanessa Cedeno Geisner

Chief of Staff

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Cally Martin

Deputy CEO

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Ayano Ogawa

Chief of Programs

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Steve Spiker

Chief Impact Officer

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Lisa Forti

Director of Planning

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Christine Hom

Chief Operating Officer

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Edirle Menezes

Director of Early Care and Education

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Yelena Nedelko

Director of Pediatric Care Coordination

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Laura Schroeder

Director of Data Evaluation

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Detra Teal

Chief HR Officer

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Domonique Wilson

Director of Community Programs

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Nick Zhou

Chief Financial Officer

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Equity Statement

As part of our continued work to center equity in our programming, investments, and advocacy, in 2022-23 we engaged in a participatory agencywide learning and development process to update our equity statement to encompass our current work, intentions for continuous learning and improvement, and commitment to accountability.

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Oct 30, 2025

Local Food and Support Resources for Alameda County Families and Providers 

First 5 is working in partnership with local organizations across Alameda County to support communities, families, young children, and the providers that care for them with information on available food resources. 

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Mar 4, 2025

Oakland Children’s Initiative Community Listening Sessions

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Jan 2, 2025

Annual Report highlights successes and partnerships

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I am excited to collaborate closely with communities and stakeholders to build an early childhood system that works towards transcending boundaries, eliminating disparities, and improving the conditions for children and their families in Alameda County.

Ayano Ogawa, Chief of Programs at First 5 Alameda County