The National Ag Families Head Start Association is governed by a board of directors composed of CEO’s, program directors, staff, and parents from migrant and seasonal Head Start programs. The 2026 board members are listed below.
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Executive Committee
| Role | Name | Agency |
| President | Karelia Harding | Oregon Child Development Coalition |
| Vice President | Jodie Keller | E-center |
| Secretary | Carolina Sierra Blanco | Central California Migrant Head Start |
| Treasurer | Irma Morin | Community Council of Idaho |
| NHSA Representative | Melinda Sokolowski | Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo |
| Member at Large | Patti Kingery | Grow Early Learning |
| Member at Large | Gloria González | Redlands Christian Migrant Association |
| Member at Large | Tanisha Hunte | Oregon Child Development Coalition |
| Ex-Oficio | Joaquín Hernández | Community Action Partnerships of San Luis Obispo |
| Alumni Representative | Eleazar Gutierrez (Class of 2013) |
CEOs’ Affiliate
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| Role | Name | Agency |
| President | José Martínez | United Migrant Opportunity Services |
| Vice President | Javier González | Grow Early Learning |
| Secretary | Patti Kingery | Grow Early Learning |
| Treasurer | Irma Morin | Community Council of Idaho |
| NHSA Representative | Biz Steinberg | Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo |
| Member at Large | Mattie Méndez | Community Action Partnership of Madera County |
Directors’ Affiliate
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| Role | Name | Agency |
| President | Marissa Durán | Central California Migrant Head Start |
| Vice President | Jodie Keller | E-center |
| Secretary | Mayra Rangel | Grow Early Learning |
| Treasurer | Estela Trevino | United Migrant Opportunity Services |
| NHSA Representative | Melinda Sokolowski | Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo |
| Member at Large | Christine Alvarado | Grow Early Learning |
Staff’s Affiliate
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| Role | Name | Agency |
| President | Joaquín Hernández | Community Action Partnerships of San Luis Obispo |
| Vice President | Lisa Maytorena | E-center |
| Secretary | Gloria González | Redlands Christian Migrant Association |
| Treasurer | Beatriz Marrón | Oregon Child Development Coalition |
| NHSA Representative | Karelia Harding | Oregon Child Development Coalition |
| Member at Large | Tami Byklum | Tri-Valley Opportunity Council |
Parent Affiliate
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| Role | Name | Agency |
| President | Carolina Sierra Blanco | Central California Migrant Head Start |
| Vice President | Tanisha Hunte | Oregon Child Development Coalition |
| Secretary | Kassandra Ramírez | United Migrant Opportunity Services |
| Treasurer | Roldán Moreno | Inspire Development Centers |
| NHSA Representative | Guadalupe Verduzco | Riverside County Office of Education |
| Sargeant-at-arms | Vanessa Godinez | Redlands Christian Migrant Association |
| Alternate Member 1 | Edna Nevarez | E-center |
| Alternate Member 2 | Manuela Santana | Grow Early Learning |