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Management Team
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Melanie
Dodson
Executive Director
Melanie is a Sonoma County native and graduate of Sonoma State University. She holds a B.A. from the Hutchin's School of Liberal Studies, as well as a CLAD Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Hired as the R&R Director in 2001, she became 4Cs Assistant Director in 2004. Throughout her life, Melanie has worked with, for and around children as a Child Care Center Teacher and Director, a Children's and Parent Advocate and an Elementary School Teacher. The education and care of our community's youngest members is something that is very close to her heart, and motivates her in all that she does. Melanie is also President of the Sonoma County Choral Society, a non-profit organization offering quality choral performances and educational opportunities for music lovers of all ages in Sonoma County. She sings with two choral ensembles (Sonoma County Bach Choir and SSU Chamber Singers).
Contact Info:
Email: mdodson@sonoma4cs.org
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Bettina
Paige
Human Resources Director
Tina began working for 4Cs in 1982 as Division Director for the Resource and Referral Department, and is now in charge of Human Resources for the agency. Tina has a B.A. in History from Stanford University and an M.A. in Early Childhood Education from San Francisco State University. She taught in both public and private preschools before joining the 4Cs staff. She lives in Sebastopol with her husband. Her family also includes a son, daughter and son-in-law, and two grandchildren - boy and girl twins.
Contact Info:
Email: bpaige@sonoma4cs.org
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Claudia
Gonzalez
Office Manager
Contact Info:
Email: cgonzalez@sonoma4cs.org
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Sue
Katz
Early Care & Education Services Center Programs Director
Sue was born, raised and educated right here in Sonoma County. She has been in the Early Childhood Education field for 14 years. Sue has worked in all aspects of this industry, clocking nine years of floor time with children prior to coming to 4Cs five years ago. Sue is dedicated in her commitment to quality care and education for the children in our community, and she looks forward to the exciting challenges that lie ahead.
Contact Info:
Email: skatz@sonoma4cs.org
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Lara
Magnusdottir
CEL Director
Lara joined 4Cs as CEL Director in May 2006. She was born and raised in Iceland where most of her family still resides. She has a B.A. Degree in Modern Languages and a M.A. Degree in International Public Administration. She has spent most of her career in the language interpretation industry, recruiting interpreters in over 150 languages. She lives in Larkfield with her husband and two children. When not spending time with her family, Lara enjoys working on her house, doing yoga, reading, and just generally being alive....
Contact Info:
Email: lmagnusdottir@sonoma4cs.org
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Jeanette
Swanstrom
Child Health & Nutrition Department Director
Jeanette joined 4Cs in 1988, working part-time to allow her to be at home with her two young daughters. Since 1995, she has worked full-time as the Division Director of the Child Health and Nutrition Program. She has a background in teaching, and experience with Early Childhood Education.
Contact Info:
Email: jswanstrom@sonoma4cs.org
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Mira
Wonderwheel
Early Care & Education Services Client Services Director
Mira started at 4Cs as a Case Manager, after graduating with a B.A. in Sociology from Sonoma State University in 1999. Since 2001, she has been the Department Director of Case Management and Client Services for subsidized child care programs. She enjoys working with staff members to provide the best possible services to program participants. She cares deeply about children and families in our community and loves working at 4Cs where she can advocate and work towards improving quality programs that support children and families. She lives in West Sonoma County with her daughter, where she enjoys working in her flower garden, taking walks by the river and writing poetry.
Contact Info:
Email: mwonderwheel@sonoma4cs.org
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