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Commission

F5VC Commissioners

A nine-member volunteer commission appointed by the Board of Supervisors governs First 5 Ventura County. Commissioners bring knowledge in health, human services, government, and education and are united by a desire to make Ventura County the best it can be for young children and families.

Standing committees in Administration and Finance, Program and best practices committees in health, early learning, and family strengthening bring Commission and community members together to support the decision-making process.

Dr. Christine Walker, Chair

Superintendent, Hueneme Elementary School District

Matt LaVere, Vice Chair

Ventura County Supervisor, District 1

Rachel Champagne

Local Planning Council Representative

Barbara Marquez-O’Neill

Independent Consultant

Kimberly Naslund

CEO/Director, Naslund & Naslund Foundation

Dr. Mari Riojas- Cortez

Professor & Chair of Early Childhood Studies, CSUCI

Roger Robinson

Director, Ventura County Human Services Agency

Bruce Stenslie

President/CEO, Economic Development Collaborative

Open Meetings & Brown Act Compliance

First 5 Ventura County conducts its Commission meetings in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, California’s open-meeting law. The Brown Act ensures that the public has the right to attend meetings, review agendas and materials, and provide comment on matters within the Commission’s authority.

In compliance with the law:

  • Regular meeting agendas are posted at least 72 hours in advance
  • Special meeting agendas are posted at least 24 hours in advance
  • The Commission may only take action on items listed on a posted agenda, except in limited circumstances permitted by law

We encourage members of the public to attend and participate in Commission meetings.