At OCDC we believe that the families we serve deserve a voice in our agency’s management. That’s why we invite parents to serve on our Board of Directors and on leadership committees called Policy Councils. Contact your local OCDC center to get involved.
Announcement: Open Board of Directors position
OCDC has an open board member position for someone with a background in banking and/or finance. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on OCDC’s Board of directors or to learn more, please contact Executive Director, Donalda Dodson at donalda.dodson@ocdc.net.
The Board member has responsibility for fiduciary and policy aspects of OCDC and conducts its governance in conjunction with the Policy Councils in accordance with the articles of Corporation and Head Start Guidelines. The Board of Directors will demonstrate a commitment to the goals and objectives of OCDC. The member serves as governing body for the Oregon Child Development Coalition for Coordinated Child Care, Inc. (OCDC), a nonprofit corporation established to assist low-income families, especially migrant families. The Board will act in accordance with Head Start, Health Services laws and guidelines.
Executive Leadership
Donalda Dodson
Chief Executive Officer
donalda.dodson@ocdc.net
Janene Chitnis
Interim Chief Finance Officer
janene.chitnis@ocdc.net
Tracey Adams
Chief People Officer
tracey.adams@ocdc.net
Jose “Juan” Escobar
Chief Quality & Compliance Officer
jose.escobar@ocdc.net
Dennis Julian
Subdirector General
dennis.julian@ocdc.net
Board of Directors
Grant Baxter
Board Co-Chair, Executive Committee, Audit Committee, Finance Committee, Human Resources Committee, and Board Rep to Policy Council Alternate
Malheur County, Joined Board 1999
grant.ynnet@gmail.com
Juan C. Preciado
Board Co-Chair, Executive Committee, By-Laws Committee, Board Development Committee Chair, Finance Committee, and Board Rep to Policy Council
Jefferson County, Joined Board 2010
jcpgmicro@gmail.com
Daniel Quiñones
Board Member and Human Resources Committee Chair
Marion County, Joined Board 2017
Yo_Pezco@yahoo.com
Ingrid Anderson
Board Member, Executive Committee Board Secretary, By-Laws Committee Chair, and Board Development Committee
Multnomah County, Joined Board 2019
ianderson@pdx.edu or ingridinportland@gmail.com
Javier Gonzalez Ceniceros
OPK/EHS/HV Primary Board Policy Council Rep, OPK Policy Council Vice President,
Cultural & Linguistic Respectfulness Committee PC Rep, Human Resources Committee PC Rep, and OHSA State Rep
Polk County, Joined Board 2024
javiergonzalezceniceros@gmail.com
Liliana Torres
Alternate for OPK/EHS/HV Primary Board Policy Council Rep
OPK/EHS/HV Alternate Board Policy Council Rep, Cultural and Linguistic Respectfulness Committee PC Rep, Finance Committee PC Rep, and OHSA State Rep
Marion County, Joined Board 2024
liliana.torres12@yahoo.com
Jesse Torres
Board Member and Board Development Committee
Umatilla County, Joined Board 2021
jessetorres2022@outlook.com
Matthew Colley
Board Member, Audit Committee Chair, By-Laws Committee, and Finance Committee Chair
Multnomah County, Joined Board 2020
matthew.colley@bhlaw.com
Patricia Cuevas
Board Member and Human Resources Committee
Malheur County, Joined Board 1996
Sergiopaty73@gmail.com
Rosa Munoz
MSHS/EHS/HV Primary Board Policy Council Rep, Human Resources Committee PC Rep, and Cultural & Linguistic Respectfulness Committee PC Rep
Multnomah County, Joined Board 2025
baby002004@gmail.com
Isabel Ambrocio Santos
Alternate for MSHS Primary Board PC Rep
MSHS/EHS/HV Alternate Board Policy Council Rep and Finance Committee PC Rep
Marion County, Joined Board 2025
Isabelambrocio340@gmail.com
OCDC Board of Directors Bylaws (Updated May 2023)
Policy Councils
Policy Councils share responsibility for overseeing the delivery of high-quality services to children and families in accordance with Head Start regulations. Policy Councils provide parents and other community representatives with the authority and opportunity to participate in shared decision-making concerning program design and implementation.
Migrant Seasonal Head Start
Josephine Mendez
Klamath County
Adriana Villanueva
Klamath County
Laura Reyes
Malheur County
Maria Guadalupe Díaz Saldaña
Umatilla County
Leticia Robledo
Umatilla County
Leticia Licona
Polk County
Elisa Tzintsun
Marion County
Rebecca Sanchez
Polk County
Abigail de Jesus
Multnomah County
Liduvina Gonzalez
Jackson County
Kayla Kneeland
Jefferson County
Early Head Start
Cinthia Rivera Aguirre
Polk County
Dora Nolasco
Marion County
Mericia Rodriguez
Multnomah County
Maria C Daniel Estrada
Umatilla County
Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting and Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships
Celeste Mora Morales
Washington County
Adelante Mujeres
Board Representatives
Anna Weller
Washington County
Juan Carlos Preciado
Jefferson County
Lilia Guerrero
Marion County
General Policy Council Members
Ashley King
Jackson County
Dulce Luna
Jackson County
Martha G. Perez Lopez
Marion County
Florentino Madrigal
Marion County
Amber Robinson
Washington County
Rebecca Chavolla
Klamath County
Alethea Barlowe
Klamath County
Monica Bucevschi
Multnomah County
Esmeralda Javier de Jesus
Marion County
Jenny MacDonald
Klamath County
Mary C. Strock
Jackson County