| CAPC County Board Representatives: 2024 | Primary | County Alternate |
|---|---|---|
| FCS | Jackie Chavez | Raquel Avila |
| Probation | Jose Ramirez | Greg Glazzard |
| Education MCOE | Sandra Ocampo | Heather Owen |
| Child Advocacy Ctr. (Natividad Med. Center) | Dr. Melissa Egge | |
| Law Enforcement | Sheriff Tina Nieto | Joseph Banuelos |
| County Counsel | Andrew Price | Nina Sandhu |
| District Attorney | Jeannine Pacioni | Lana Nassoura |
| Behavioral Health | Dr. Liz-Perez Cordero | Rochelle Hodel |
| Community | Claudia Gomez | |
| Community | Dr. Colleen Stanley | |
| Community | Steve Duran | |
| Community | vacant |
Four to six seats are available for citizens-at-large representatives. Priority will be given to members representing personal life experiences, local clergy, victim serving and family serving entities
Jackie Chavez is the Deputy Director for Monterey County Family and Children’s Services. Throughout her career in social services, Jackie has led initiatives that strengthen family preservation, improve foster care outcomes, and expand community partnerships. Known for a collaborative leadership style, Jackie works closely with stakeholders, policymakers, and service providers to design innovative, evidence-based solutions that address complex child welfare challenges.
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Born and raised in Monterey County, Jackie maintains her commitment to her community, advocating for the safety of children and supporting families. Jackie began her career in public service in 2012, with a commitment to support underserved populations. She has dedicated over 10 years to child welfare, where she began her career as a social worker after obtaining her MSW from CSUMB- further fueling her passion for trauma informed practice.
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In February of 2025, Jose Ramirez was appointed as the Monterey County Chief Probation Officer, by Presiding Judge Carrie Panetta.
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Jose Ramirez has over 28 years of experience with the Monterey County Probation Department. He has worked in a variety of assignments throughout his career. Over the years, he progressed through various roles, gaining invaluable experience in leadership, community outreach, and juvenile rehabilitation programs. Some management positions he has held are Probation Services Manager, Probation Division Manager and served as the Department’s Liaison during the construction of the new Juvenile Hall. He was the Assistant Chief Probation Officer for approximately four (4) years, before taking on his current role as the Chief Probation Officer.
Beyond his professional achievements, Chief Ramirez is deeply committed to community engagement and committed to the growth of our community, impact to those we serve, and those that will proceed us in the positions we currently hold.
Chief Ramirez is a graduate of California State University of Monterey Bay, and lifelong Monterey County resident.
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Melissa Egge, MD is board certified in General Pediatrics and Child Abuse Pediatrics. She attended medical school at Loyola University -Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago. She finished her residency in Pediatrics and fellowship in Child Abuse at Harbor-UCLA in Torrance, CA.
Tina Nieto is a distinguished law enforcement professional with 34 years of experience. She has served in various sworn positions both operationally and administratively. Notably, she holds the distinction of being the first Latina Sheriff in the history of the State of California. On December 30, 2022, she was sworn in as the Sheriff of Monterey County, the first woman to hold this office. Prior to this she was the City of Marine Police Chief and has shown decades of commitment protecting people, improving public safety organizations, and ensuring justice.
Jeannine Pacioni received her Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Arizona University. After receiving her Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of San Diego, School of Law in 1990, she became licensed to practice law in the states of California and Arizona. In 1990, she worked as a Deputy District Attorney for the Kern County District Attorney’s Office and in 1992 she joined the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office.
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Ms. Pacioni is a Board Member of the Monterey Rape Crisis Center, Monterey County Children’s Council and the Child Abuse Prevention Council. She is also a member of the Monterey County Bar Association and the California District Attorneys Association. In 2019, she was elected and became the first female District Attorney in Monterey County.
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Colleen Stanley has over 30 years of experience in the education field. With her primary focus in the past being school finance related, she feels it is important now to re-focus her attention on the student and ensure that every student has the support they need to succeed along their chosen path. Passionate about Alternative Education opportunities, Colleen knows there is an educational setting that fits every student and feels that if we meet every child exactly where they are we can be most effective in supporting them.
Lauren DaSilva began volunteering at a rape crisis center in her hometown in 2011 and she was hired at Monterey County Rape Crisis Center to support the work of the agency and survivors of sexual violence, human trafficking, and child abuse in 2014.
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Lauren’s passion in life is rooted in MCRCC’s vision to end sexual violence, and all forms of violence. Serving on the CAPC Board of Directors is an extension of this passion. She also deeply loves the natural beauty of Monterey County, her dogs, partner, family, friends, cooking, growing dahlias, and her co-workers at MCRCC and community partners who amaze her with their brilliance and dedication every day.
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Steve Duran has dedicated over 26 years to working in foster care and probation. He currently serves as the Division Director for Unity Care Group. Steve is deeply involved in the Salinas community, volunteering at Salinas Valley Health, and serving as a School Board Member and School Treasurer for Oasis School.
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He is actively engaged in the Continental Little League, where he has served as President for five years and currently holds the position of Treasurer. Steve has been coaching youth flag football and basketball at Salinas Recreation and various elementary schools for the past 24 years. As a proud parent, Steve has adopted three of his four boys through the foster care system and remains a positive influence on numerous young people in Monterey County.
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Claudia Gomez is Director of Family Services at Door to Hope. Her passion and dedication for supporting Monterey County children and families began over 15 years ago as she began her career as a Parent Educator and Child Development Specialist.
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Throughout her career, Claudia has learned the importance of community engagement and collaboration in efforts to dismantle systematic barriers that prevent equitable and inclusive services for children and families.
Claudia’s commitment to ensuring all Monterey County children grow up in safe and healthy environments has brought her to CAPC where she is looking forward to sharing her experiences in working directly with our diverse families as well as learning from the expertise of all other CAPC members in a joint effort to prevent child abuse and neglect.
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Andrew Price is currently with the Office of County Counsel in Monterey County assigned to the Litigation Division and practicing Juvenile Dependency and Juvenile Appellate law.
Andrew has been with County Counsel since 2012 and has experience working on general Civil Litigation cases as well as both the Civil and Criminal Mental Health calendars in the Superior Court.
Dr. Liz Perez-Cordero is the Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Services for the County of Monterey and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She provides leadership to prevention-focused and trauma-informed behavioral health efforts that support the safety and wellbeing of children, youth, and families.
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Grounded in brain-based and evidence-informed practices, Dr. Perez-Cordero is deeply committed to collaborative approaches that strengthen protective factors and help people respond to adversity with care, clarity, and connection.
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Sandra Ocampo is a longtime community leader, entrepreneur, and educational advocate who has lived in Salinas for nearly 50 years. Originally from Brownsville, Texas, she moved to Salinas in 1971 and has dedicated her life to serving students, families, and the broader community.
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Sandra currently serves on the Monterey County Board of Education, representing Trustee Area Seven, which includes Central and East Salinas. Prior to her service on the county board, she served approximately 20 years as a trustee for the Salinas Union High School District, where she was recognized for her collaborative leadership and commitment to student success.
A successful business owner, Sandra has operated beauty salons, a real estate office, and an auto wrecking business, and co-founded the Alisal Merchants Association in 1995. She is also an active volunteer, mentor to foster youth, workshop facilitator with the Diocese of Monterey, and member of the Junípero Serra Secular Franciscan Fraternity.
Sandra is widely respected for her commitment to educational equity, community service, and helping others. She believes education is the key to opportunity and remains a strong advocate for students and families throughout Monterey County.
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