Policy Council Meeting
February 25, 2026 · Maricopa, AZ
Attendees
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Toni Sesselman
(Policy Council Chairperson)
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Aria Moore
(Early Head Start member)
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Alejandrina "Ali" Gomez
(Early Head Start member)
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Kristen McLaughlin
(Early Head Start member)
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Crystal Slater
(Early Head Start member)
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Angela George
(Early Head Start alternate)
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Shareli Romero
(Early Head Start alternate)
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Andrea Edmonson
(Head Start Chandler-Gilbert member)
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Luisa Santana
(Head Start Tempe-Guadalupe-Scottsdale-West Valley alternate)
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Andrea Ramirez
(Head Start Mesa member)
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Samantha LaFollette
(Head Start Mesa member)
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Abril Anduaga
(Community Representative)
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Juan Aristizabal
(Community Representative)
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Eddie Casillas
(Community Representative)
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Alma Ramirez
(Community Representative)
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Marcy Flanagan
(Board of Supervisors Liaison)
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Tamara Bridwell
(Deputy Director)
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Siman Qaasim
(Human Services Director)
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Jackie Thatcher
(Partnerships Manager)
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Susie Marquez-Munoz
(Manager)
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Maryann Galaviz
(Manager)
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Linda Roldan
(ERSEA Specialist)
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Doug Alf
(Grant Accountant)
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Nicole Forbes
(Finance and Budget Manager)
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Maureen Mason
(Consulting Nutritionist)
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Dana Staser
(Proposed Consultant)
✓ Present: 26/26
Decisions
Agenda Items
Public Comments
1 speaker
Angela George
· Topic: Positive impact of Head Start teachers on child development
Expressed concerns about the emotional effects of staff changes on children