Melissa Sahagun


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Melissa Sahagun
Program Manager - Training and Events

Melissa is the Program Manager – Training and Events for Region 9 Head Start Association. Melissa is a recent Sac State graduate with a bachelor’s in political science and she’s super excited to join the team! Melissa is from Sacramento, California and has lived here her whole life. Throughout her college career she mainly focused on Political Science classes relating to Social Justice include Latinx Politics, Women in Politics, LGBTQ+ politics, and Education Policy. Melissa’s passion is to serve her community and help people in marginalized communities. As a previous intern for R9HSA, her knowledge of this organization’s missions and values will serve the team well. While interning, she conducted effective research for the organization’s advocacy page and created communication tools for communication tools for campaigns and events. Before interning for R9HSA she was store manager for a large retailer. With the leadership skills she gained she hopes to motivate the team to continue to advocate for those in need.

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  • Edward Condon
  • June 11, 2025

NHSA Statement on Level Funding for Head Start in President’s FY2026 Budget May 30, 2025

Alexandria, VA  — The National Head Start Association (NHSA) issued the following statement in response to ...
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