Staff


First 5 Yolo Staff

First 5 Yolo’s staff members are dedicated to serving the needs of our county’s youngest residents through direct services and systems change efforts.


Gina Daleiden – Executive Director

As Executive Director, Gina is responsible for the highest level of administration and management of the organization, coordination with First 5 CA and the First 5 Association, and works with the Commission to carry out the mission of First 5 Yolo.

gdaleiden@first5yolo.org

530-419-2477


Victoria Zimmerle, MBA – Deputy Director

As Deputy Director, Victoria is responsible for the oversight of finances, compliance and operations, as well as support for agency communications.

vzimmerle@first5yolo.org

530-419-2422


Melina Ortigas – Management Services Officer

As Management Services Officer, Melina is primarily responsible for analysis and program work.

mortigas@first5yolo.org

530-419-2476


Fawn Montagna – QCC Program Officer

As QCC Program Officer, Fawn is responsible for the coordination and administration of First 5 Yolo’s lead agency role for the IMPACT 2020 early learning initiative in Yolo County.

fmontagna@first5yolo.org


Sarah Lin Hartman, PhD – Systems Integration and Implementation Officer

As Systems Improvement Officer, Sarah is responsible for improving the coordination of local early child development and healthcare systems, birth equity evaluation and analysis, and maternal health advocacy as a part of First 5 Yolo’s home visiting coordination initiative.  

slhartman@first5yolo.org


Joyce Barrett – Managed Care Administrative Specialist

As the Managed Care Administrative Specialist, Joyce is responsible for working with local Managed Care Plans to submit invoicing claims for services delivered in First 5 Yolo initiatives for MediCal recipients.

jbarrett@first5yolo.org


Part Time Staff


Lori Duisenberg – Associate Management Analyst

As Associate Management Analyst, Lori is responsible for special projects and support.

lduisenberg@first5yolo.org


Alanna Jonsson – Program Supervisor

As Program Supervisor, Alanna is responsible for the coordination and administration of First 5 Yolo’s CalWORKs HVP program in collaboration with Yolo County.  CalWORKs HVP is part of First 5 Yolo’s larger Welcome Baby: Road to Resilience effort.

ajonsson@first5yolo.org

530-419-2473


Kristi Link-Crosier, J.D. – MediCal Projects Coordinator

As the MediCal Projects Coordinator, Kristi is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating First 5 Yolo’s MediCal sustainability strategy.

klinkcrosier@first5yolo.org

209.604.0066

First 5 Yolo Launches Grants for Childcare Providers

First 5 Yolo is excited to announce funding opportunities available through the Childcare Recovery Package, which aims to support Yolo County Childcare providers serving Yolo County children ages 0-5.

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First 5 Yolo Launches Welcome Baby

Welcome Baby expands First 5 Yolo’s navigation and home visiting initiative (R2R) and reaches Medi-Cal and uninsured families giving birth.

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The COVID-19 Vaccine

For Expecting and New Parents: What You Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine

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Routine Vaccinations

For Expecting and New Parents: What You Need To Know about Routine Vaccinations

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Tips for Staying Healthy

For Expecting and New Parents: Tips for Staying Healthy

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What are ACEs?

And How Do They Relate To Toxic Stress? Check out this article from Harvard University to learn more:

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10 Ways to Be an Effective Advocate for Your Child at School

An article detailing ways to be your child’s best education advocate.

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Donate to First 5 Yolo

Go to the county website to donate to First 5 Yolo.

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First 5 California’s Parent Guide

First 5 California’s Parent Guide.

What you need to know to help your child grow up healthy and thrive.

Family Fun Event

Family Fun Event on the last Thursday of the month at 2pm*.

Music Groups for children 0-5

Music Groups for children 0-5 every Monday morning (English) from 9:30am-10:30am and Friday morning (Spanish) from 9:30am-10:30am.

Movement and Dance Playgroup

Join us for a Movement and Dance playgroup every Wednesday from 9:30am-10:15am.

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