FIRST 5 YUBA COMMISSION

 

Esperanza Arellano

Mother and Teacher

Appointed: October 14, 2008; Term expires: April 29, 2011

 

Joseph W. Cassady, D.O.
Yuba County Health Officer                                                                                                              Appointed: Dec. 1, 1998; Term exp: N/A-Mandated position

Dr. Cassady, D.O. is the Yuba County Health Officer, practicing preventive medicine and public health. Dr. Cassady graduated from the Ohio University College Of Osteo Medicine and has been a physician for 21 years.  He has been on the First 5 Commission since its inception.

Matthew John Floe-Commission Chairman
 Prevention Services Coordinator                                                                                       Appointed: Apr. 24, 2007; Term exp: April 27, 2013

“John” is the  Prevention Services Coordinator for Sutter-Yuba Mental Health Services.  He has been responsible for Family Resource Centers at Ella and Cedar Lane Schools.  While in the Air Force, he provided advance planning for deployments for 3,400 personnel and their families.  He holds a B.S. in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University and an M.A. in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix.

Mary Jane Griego
Yuba County Supervisor, Third District                                                                                    Appointed: Jan. 6, 2004; Term exp: when replaced

Supervisor Griego was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2000, and re-elected in 2004 and 2008, serving as Chair in 2005.  She graduated from local schools, and has two sons and a step-daughter.  She manages the family restaurant, Duke’s Diner.  She serves on 14 Boards, Councils or Commissions.

Suzanne Nobles-Commission Vice-Chair
Director, Yuba County Health & Human Services Department                                                    Appointed: Jan. 28, 2003; Term exp: N/A-Mandated position

 

Ricardo Samayoa

Program Analyst

Appointed: May 12, 2009; Term exp: April 26, 2010

 "Ricky" is the Program Analyst for E Center Head Start Programs.  Ricardo earned his Master in Public Administration and BA in Economics from CSU, Chico.  Originally from San Francisco, Ricardo enjoys living in downtown Marysville, a walking distance to work.

Barbara Warren                                                                                                                              Retired Educator                                                                                                                    Appointed: November 26, 2006; Term exp: April 28, 2011