Learning Institute Directory

Margaret Wiegert Jacobs – Department Director
Email : [email protected]
Direct Line : (925) 265-6456

Kimberly Nguyen, M.A. Ed. – Quality Improvement Manager
Email : [email protected]
Direct Line : (925) 265-6454 Ext: 3108
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- Management and supervision of the Quality Improvement Team
- Liaison for assigned grants and programs

Alejandra Renteria – Education and Training Coordinator
Email : [email protected]
Direct Line : (925) 765-2042 Ext: 2204
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- CCIP Program – encourages care for infants and toddlers through the California Childcare Initiative Project
- Training Opportunities-collaborates with trainers, professors, and presenters to bring innovational trainings and workshops to CocoKids
- Exempt Providers support
- Business strategies and support

Alexis Ford – Quality Improvement Services Coordinator
Email : [email protected]
Direct Line : (925) 440-9005 Ext: 1410
- QM – Recruiting, guides, and coaches of Quality Matter Programs (First Year, QIS)
- FCC Partners Leadership Program Coach
- TA and trainings on curriculum development, health and safety, quality improvement tools, and more
- Health and safety instructor

Autumn Brooks – Workforce Development Coordinator
Email : [email protected]
Direct Line : (925) 956-4774 Ext: 3522
- Coordinator of the Wage Enhancement Program
- Collaborates with community partners to support the ECE workforce
- Offers trainings in staff development, retention, director support and more
- Strengthens the workforce to increase interest in working with young children

Joanne Funtila – Inclusion Specialist
Email : [email protected]
Direct Line : (925) 595-0886 Ext: 3316
- Enhance Referrals – Provides child care referrals and/or community resources for families with children with special needs
- CocoKids Warmline – Provide consultations (phone or virtual)
- Referrals – Provide parents with tools to search for child care that is a potential fit for their child and families’ needs
- Inclusion – Support programs in welcoming children of all abilities
- Developmental screenings assistance

Maria Cruz – FCCHEN Program Specialist
Email : [email protected]
Direct Line : (925) 730-9099 Ext: 3212
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- FCCHEN – recruits, guides and coaches providers in the Family Child Care Home Education Network (FCCHEN) program
- Provides training and coaching support on environmental rating scales (ERS), Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) and developmentally appropriate practices
- Provides resources, and support for providers and families part of the FCCHEN program
- Trauma Informed Trainer