The Office Team
Colleen Zanoline, Bookkeeper / Human Resources
Colleen is responsible for agency bookkeeping and human relations. She has worked as Bookkeeper since 2006 and came to Extended Child Care with vast experience in non-profit bookkeeping. Colleen enjoys her time with family and friends and has a great passion for animals. In her spare time she enjoys a number of activities which include gardening and walking.
Laura Wasson, Director of Talent & Quality Initiatives
Laura has been with the agency since the summer of 2007, and transitioned into the Assistant Program Director role in the summer of 2019. She attended ECC at San Miguel when she was a child. Laura graduated from SRJC in 2014 with two Associate Degrees; Child Development and Social & Behavioral Sciences. Laura graduating from Sonoma State University in the fall of 2016 with a BA in Human Development.
Doris Shawk, Administrative Assistant for Billing & Collections
Doris started working for ECC in 2000 while her child was enrolled at our R L Stevens ECC program. Doris manages the billing department, preparing the monthly billing statements and collecting payments. She coordinates with parents in making payment arrangements if needed, and works closely with our Alternative Payment Programs in obtaining and maintaining their contracts. In her spare time Doris enjoys being with her friends and family, and enjoys hiking and other outdoor activities.
Liliana Sanchez, Bilingual Case Manager
Liliana started at ECC in 2021. She manages ECC’s subsidized program. Liliana is a First Generation Latinx Oakland native and has lived in Sonoma County since 2012. She graduated from Sonoma State University with a BA in Human Development and Family studies in 2017. After graduating she served a year of service for AmeriCorps at Santa Rosa City Hall, and embarked her career path in various non-profits. Her professional experiences range from tutoring migrant ESL students, assisting Santa Rosa community groups, enrolling, to connecting preschool families with resources. She is passionate about advocating for the underrepresented community as they resonate with her life experiences. Liliana enjoys eating new foods and traveling with her family.
Sarah McCool, Secretary
bio coming soon...
Jason Riggs, Executive Director
Jason has been the Executive Director since 2015, and has over 25 years of experience in K-12 and nonprofit administration, child and youth development, service learning and community engagement. Prior to joining ECC, Jason was the Region 1 Lead for after school programs at the Mendocino County Office of Education supporting Local Education Agencies (LEA's) and programs in Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte counties. His prior experience also includes administration of after school programs for the Oakland and San Francisco Unified School Districts. Jason deeply believes that expanded learning programs (before school, after school and summer learning) play a vital role in preparing children and youth for college, career, and community success. Jason is passionate about leadership, creativity and innovation, and is deeply committed to ECC’s mission and core values. An effective collaborator, Jason has served as co-chair to the Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County and co-chair of the California Afterschool Network. He has a proven track record for developing long lasting partnerships between government, school districts, community partners and families that create high quality, equitable cradle to career support systems that address the needs of the whole child and the whole community.
Colleen is responsible for agency bookkeeping and human relations. She has worked as Bookkeeper since 2006 and came to Extended Child Care with vast experience in non-profit bookkeeping. Colleen enjoys her time with family and friends and has a great passion for animals. In her spare time she enjoys a number of activities which include gardening and walking.
Laura Wasson, Director of Talent & Quality Initiatives
Laura has been with the agency since the summer of 2007, and transitioned into the Assistant Program Director role in the summer of 2019. She attended ECC at San Miguel when she was a child. Laura graduated from SRJC in 2014 with two Associate Degrees; Child Development and Social & Behavioral Sciences. Laura graduating from Sonoma State University in the fall of 2016 with a BA in Human Development.
Doris Shawk, Administrative Assistant for Billing & Collections
Doris started working for ECC in 2000 while her child was enrolled at our R L Stevens ECC program. Doris manages the billing department, preparing the monthly billing statements and collecting payments. She coordinates with parents in making payment arrangements if needed, and works closely with our Alternative Payment Programs in obtaining and maintaining their contracts. In her spare time Doris enjoys being with her friends and family, and enjoys hiking and other outdoor activities.
Liliana Sanchez, Bilingual Case Manager
Liliana started at ECC in 2021. She manages ECC’s subsidized program. Liliana is a First Generation Latinx Oakland native and has lived in Sonoma County since 2012. She graduated from Sonoma State University with a BA in Human Development and Family studies in 2017. After graduating she served a year of service for AmeriCorps at Santa Rosa City Hall, and embarked her career path in various non-profits. Her professional experiences range from tutoring migrant ESL students, assisting Santa Rosa community groups, enrolling, to connecting preschool families with resources. She is passionate about advocating for the underrepresented community as they resonate with her life experiences. Liliana enjoys eating new foods and traveling with her family.
Sarah McCool, Secretary
bio coming soon...
Jason Riggs, Executive Director
Jason has been the Executive Director since 2015, and has over 25 years of experience in K-12 and nonprofit administration, child and youth development, service learning and community engagement. Prior to joining ECC, Jason was the Region 1 Lead for after school programs at the Mendocino County Office of Education supporting Local Education Agencies (LEA's) and programs in Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte counties. His prior experience also includes administration of after school programs for the Oakland and San Francisco Unified School Districts. Jason deeply believes that expanded learning programs (before school, after school and summer learning) play a vital role in preparing children and youth for college, career, and community success. Jason is passionate about leadership, creativity and innovation, and is deeply committed to ECC’s mission and core values. An effective collaborator, Jason has served as co-chair to the Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County and co-chair of the California Afterschool Network. He has a proven track record for developing long lasting partnerships between government, school districts, community partners and families that create high quality, equitable cradle to career support systems that address the needs of the whole child and the whole community.
The Center Directors
Anahi Contreras (Interim), JX Wilson ECC
Anahi is the Acting Director of JX Wilson. She has a degree in preschool education. Her knowledge in education and different childhood theories has allowed her to pursue a career at different schools and with families in the United States and Mexico. This has allowed Anahi to grow her extensive experience and skills in child care.
Genevieve McDowell, Mark West ECC
Gen has been with the agency since 1997. She earned an Associate's degree from Santa Rosa Junior College, and has a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit issued by California Teacher Credentialing.
Michelle Dominguez, RL Stevens ECC
Michelle has served several roles with ECC including parent, Assistant Center Director, Board Member and became the Center Director at RL Stevens in the spring of 2019. In addition to her experience with ECC, Michelle has also served as the Administrative Manager at the Children’s Counseling Clinic for the Child Parent Institute. Michelle resides in Sonoma County with her son.
Valerie Ghilarducci, Riebli ECC
Val has been with Extended Child Care since 2006. Prior to coming to ECC, she was a preschool teacher at Santa Rosa Junior College and at centers in Cotati and Healdsburg. Valerie has completed her education for her Site Supervisor permit through California Teacher Credentialing. As a young mother herself, Valerie recognizes the importance of instilling a love of reading, physical activity, and laughter into the lives of the children.
Lisa Pound, San Miguel ECC
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Alicia Ortiz (interim), Wright ECC
Alicia has been a part of the Wright District since 2014. Her son attended Wright Charter School and Wright ECC. She began her journey with Extended Child Care in 2017 as an Assistant Teacher. Over the years, she has progressed through various roles, Assistant Teacher, Center Teacher, and now Acting center Director. Growing up on the southwest side of Santa Rosa, she has a deep connection with this community. Alicia truly enjoys working with the children and families of the Wright District and is committed to supporting their growth and development.
Anahi is the Acting Director of JX Wilson. She has a degree in preschool education. Her knowledge in education and different childhood theories has allowed her to pursue a career at different schools and with families in the United States and Mexico. This has allowed Anahi to grow her extensive experience and skills in child care.
Genevieve McDowell, Mark West ECC
Gen has been with the agency since 1997. She earned an Associate's degree from Santa Rosa Junior College, and has a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit issued by California Teacher Credentialing.
Michelle Dominguez, RL Stevens ECC
Michelle has served several roles with ECC including parent, Assistant Center Director, Board Member and became the Center Director at RL Stevens in the spring of 2019. In addition to her experience with ECC, Michelle has also served as the Administrative Manager at the Children’s Counseling Clinic for the Child Parent Institute. Michelle resides in Sonoma County with her son.
Valerie Ghilarducci, Riebli ECC
Val has been with Extended Child Care since 2006. Prior to coming to ECC, she was a preschool teacher at Santa Rosa Junior College and at centers in Cotati and Healdsburg. Valerie has completed her education for her Site Supervisor permit through California Teacher Credentialing. As a young mother herself, Valerie recognizes the importance of instilling a love of reading, physical activity, and laughter into the lives of the children.
Lisa Pound, San Miguel ECC
Coming Soon...
Alicia Ortiz (interim), Wright ECC
Alicia has been a part of the Wright District since 2014. Her son attended Wright Charter School and Wright ECC. She began her journey with Extended Child Care in 2017 as an Assistant Teacher. Over the years, she has progressed through various roles, Assistant Teacher, Center Teacher, and now Acting center Director. Growing up on the southwest side of Santa Rosa, she has a deep connection with this community. Alicia truly enjoys working with the children and families of the Wright District and is committed to supporting their growth and development.