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Approve the appointment of Dr. Norma Rodriguez de Lisenko, representing District 2, to the Solano First Five Children and Families Commission for a term to expire on October 28, 2029
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Monica Brown recommends the Board approve the appointment of Dr. Norma Rodriguez de Lisenko, representing District 2, to the Solano First Five Children and Families Commission for a term to expire on October 28, 2029.
SUMMARY:
Dr. Norma Rodriguez de Lisenko is a public health leader with over three decades of experience advancing equitable policies, programs, and systems that improve the health and well-being of children, families, and communities. Since 2008, she has served as CEO and Principal Investigator of Innovative Health Solutions (IHS) - formerly known as Healthy Cooking with Kids, Inc. - a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering cross-sector partnerships that drive collaborative policy, systems, and environmental changes to support healthier, more resilient communities.
Throughout her career, Dr. Lisenko has developed extensive expertise in funding development, organizational leadership, program design and implementation, contract and grant management, and evaluation. Her work has played a pivotal role in building strong partnerships between public agencies, private organizations, community groups, and local businesses, resulting in impactful initiatives focused on women's and children's health, nutrition, early childhood wellness, and reducing health disparities.
In addition to her leadership role at IHS, Dr. Lisenko has led and published peer-reviewed research on Trauma-Informed Nutrition Interventions for perinatal women of color and other vulnerable populations, with findings featured in leading academic journals. A trusted advisor and collaborator, Dr. Lisenko is passionate about creating sustainable syst...
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