Committees

Alameda County Early Care and Education Planning Council (ACECEPC) Committees and Work Groups

The Alameda County Early Care and Education Planning Council (ACECEPC) is composed of two committees and four work groups that guide and support the Council's mission. Each committee and work group consists of both appointed and general members who collaborate to enhance child care policies and services across Alameda County.

Steering Committee (Planning Council)

The Steering Committee, also known as the Planning Council, is composed of appointed and general members. Only appointed members may vote on Planning Council business, but all members are encouraged to actively share their perspectives. The Steering Committee oversees the work of ACECEPC’s Committees and Work Groups and ensures alignment with the Council’s priorities and goals.

Chair: Kym Johnson, Chair-Elect: Noni Galloway

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is composed of the Chair, Chair Elect, and the chairs of all standing committees and work groups. This committee is responsible for supporting time-sensitive decision-making between Planning Council meetings and overseeing mandated Council work. It also monitors the Council’s strategic planning progress, manages member recruitment, and ensures ongoing education and support for Council members.

Chair: Kym Johnson, Chair-Elect: Noni Galloway

Public Policy Committee

The Public Policy Committee includes both appointed and general members. Its primary purpose is to monitor and analyze legislation, policies, and regulations impacting children, families, and child care providers. The committee guides the Planning Council’s advocacy efforts by developing policy recommendations and taking positions on key legislation to support the needs of Alameda County’s early learning community.

Co-Chairs: Jennifer Cabán & Diana Garcia

Quality Advisory Work Group

The Quality Advisory Work Group, composed of both appointed and general members, works to improve the quality of early care and education for children from birth to five years. This work group evaluates and makes recommendations on programs that impact children in early learning programs, ensuring that the Council remains informed and involved in promoting best practices across all early care and education settings.

Co-Chairs: Mitchell Ha & Vincent Cheng

State Contractors Work Group

The State Contractors Work Group brings together state and federally contracted agencies to share information, develop policy recommendations, and advocate for the retention of funding in Alameda County. Under this work group’s umbrella, the Enrollment and Eligibility Work Group (EEGW) meets to address specific concerns related to enrollment, eligibility, and access to child care services.

Co-Chairs: Tina Adams & Alexandra Hilario

Enrollment and Eligibility Work Group (EEGW)

As a sub-group of the State Contractors Work Group, EEGW focuses on streamlining enrollment and eligibility processes across contracted agencies to ensure equitable access to child care services. The work group collaborates to address challenges, recommend policy changes, and develop best practices that support families in Alameda County.

Facilitator: Kari Dubois, ACOE Consultant

Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Advisory Work Group

The UPK Advisory Work Group is made up of representatives from a diverse range of organizations that support early learning and family services across Alameda County. These include staff from Resource and Referral (R&R) agencies, family child care providers, community-based organizations, school districts, city and county government offices, early childhood education programs, and advocacy groups. Partners also include representatives from First 5 Alameda County, the Alameda County Office of Education, and external consultants supporting communications and strategy efforts.

Facilitator: Lucero Irizarry, LPC Coordinator


These committees and work groups ensure that ACECEPC remains responsive to the evolving needs of children, families, and child care providers while fostering collaboration and informed decision-making within the county.