Leading an agency focused on early education, human services, or community action has never been more complex. Regardless of the type of organization—whether it’s a community non-profit, school system, public agency, or national non-profit—Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Executive Directors, and those responsible for the long-term sustainability of their organizations face significant regulatory and financial uncertainties. The Executive Leadership Council serves as a crucial network during these challenging times.
This network is designed to facilitate the sharing and discussion of information from credible sources, stakeholder insights, and effective practices. Each agency in Head Start WEST has its own unique systems. In this collaborative space, we welcome Chief Executive Officers, Executive Directors, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Superintendents, and similar agency leaders. Head Start directors are also encouraged to attend along with their agency’s executive leadership.
The Executive Leadership Council will host its inaugural meeting July 2025.
Join us for July 21-22, 2025, at the Argonaut Hotel, San Francisco, CA – More information Coming Soon
Room Rate: $269
Inaugural planning committee to include:
Bill Donaldson, President/CEO, Mindful Insurance Solutions Inc.
Damon Carson, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Neighborhood House Association, San Diego, CA.
Denyse Cardoza, Executive Director, KidZCommunity, Placer Community Action Council, Inc., Auburn, CA.
Leslie Colbrese, CEO, Community Services Agency (CSA) Head Start, Reno, NV.
Mattie Mendez, Executive Director, Community Action Partnership of Madera County, Inc., Madera, CA.
Dave Sanberg, Executive Director, Sunrise Children’s Foundation, Las Vegas, NV.
Charity Russell, CEO, Pinal Gila Community Services, Casa Grande, AZ.
Elizabeth “Biz” Steinberg, Chief Executive Officer, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. San Luis Obispo, CA.
Paul Pulver, Chief Executive Officer, Options for Learning, West Covina, CA.
Cheri Moring, Executive Director, Head Start of Northeastern Nevada, Elko, NV.
Angel O. Barrios, Executive Director, Izzy Early Education, San Bruno, CA
Registration fee:
Member: $925
Non-member: $1020
I have been to management workshops, not leadership training. This has totally changed my perspective and encouraged me to propel forward in developing my skills.
I am honored and humbled to be a recipient of the Head Start WEST’s Legacy Scholarship. The scholarship helped me get one step closer to achieving my goal of becoming a Head Start Director.
I took part in The disproportionate impact of COVID 19, and how to provide “real” support for black/brown children and families and I just want to say this was an amazing webinar. I hope we can look forward to further conversation on this topic.
Thank you so much for making events like this! I really enjoyed and learned so much teaching strategies to implement STEM in the classroom.
The HR Network was an excellent opportunity to network and learn the best practices from other HR professionals within Head Start programs. You will be amazed by the level of talent and experience of the participants.
The Summer Camp training was powerful and inspiring! Each presenter was very engaging, it’s hard to even pick a favorite session!
The Leadership Challenge training was very relevant to my work as a Head Start leader! Great facilitation; stayed with the program yet allowed time for individual and small group reflections.
Regular price $12.00
Regular price $39.00
Questions? Contact us at headstartr9@region9hsa.org.
