Trish Murillo
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Strategic leader in Early Child Care with expertise in community engagement and collaboration. Co-chair of Alameda County Local Planning Council State Contractor's Workgroup, leveraging diverse experiences as a parent, provider, and educator to drive initiatives that support family needs. Committed to enhancing program effectiveness through impactful solutions that foster growth within the early child care community.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Children’s Services Program Director -APP/CalWORKs/Center Based
The Davis Street Community Center, Inc.
San Leandro, California
06.2010 - Current
- Directed program operations for state-subsidized child care contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Supervised outreach, eligibility, and enrollment staff, improving service delivery and client engagement.
- Collaborated with local organizations to strengthen community partnerships and improve outreach efforts.
- Implemented evaluation processes to assess program impact, informing strategic adjustments for enhanced outcomes.
- Led strategic planning sessions aligning programs with organizational mission and goals.
- Facilitated staff meetings and educational sessions to enhance team competencies.
- Monitored program compliance with policies, standards, and contractual obligations.
- Analyzed data from surveys and interviews to inform decision-making.
Owner/Director of Lil’ Sunflowers
Infant/Toddler/Preschool Center
Castro Valley, California
- Developed and implemented comprehensive early childhood curriculum for children aged zero to five.
- Executed training programs on child development and educational strategies for staff.
- Coordinated parent engagement initiatives to enhance community involvement in educational programs.
- Collaborated with families, teachers, and administrators to enforce best classroom practices.
- Analyzed trends in early childhood education research to inform strategic decisions.
- Provided professional development opportunities for early childhood educators and staff.
- Supervised daily department operations, including class scheduling and task assignments for faculty.
- Created curricula aligned with state standards, integrating best practices for improved learning outcomes.
Child Services Centers Director
The Davis Street Community Center, Inc.
San Leandro, California
- Established four licensed locations in San Leandro for low-income families and single parents.
- Facilitated support services for primary caregivers addressing stressors in challenging environments.
- Developed outreach strategies to engage at-risk families effectively.
- Created multilingual, multicultural staff and curriculum to enhance accessibility for diverse communities.
- Implemented policies ensuring safety and quality standards across all centers.
- Managed staff schedules and conducted performance evaluations to promote professional growth.
- Oversaw reporting and food initiatives for staff serving high-risk special needs children.
Owner/Large licensed Family Child Care (FCC) provider
Lil Sunflower's Child Care
Castro Valley, California
- Achieved CACFP certification to enhance service delivery for all age groups from infants to school-aged children.
- Collaborated with 4CS and Davis Street to provide enrollment assistance for families.
- Streamlined enrollment process for CalWORKs families, ensuring access to vital services.
- Cultivated partnerships with agencies to increase accessibility of family programs.
- Designed and implemented daily activity schedules for children, integrating outdoor play, arts and crafts, and story time.
- Oversaw daily activities for children, maintaining a safe and engaging nurturing environment.
Education
Human Development - Child Development
Cal State University
Hayward, CABusiness Administration -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZEarly Childhood Education -
Chabot/Las Positas College
Hayward, CASkills
- Regulatory compliance
- Program evaluation and planning
- Curriculum development
- Project coordination
- Data analysis
- Staff development and training
- Community engagement
- Strategic planning
- Documentation and reporting
Phone
(510) 347-4620, x 367 cell (510) 914-9800
Volunteer Experience
Active participant in Alameda County Early Care and Education local planning council meetings (co-chair State Contractors workgroup), Measure C Community Advisory Council (CAC) meetings, Volunteer consultant with diverse background (parent, provider, educator, business owner, administrator) and many years of expertise to offer assistance with new program design, and networking with the community leaders in an advisory and thoughtful perspective to all important aspects needed to foster the support, growth, needs of families of the Alameda County Early Child Care community and work of the councils. Volunteer Pop Warner Cheerleader Director for Castro Valley Independent sports league.
Credentials And Experience
- State of CA Teaching Credential (CTC), ECE Program Director Permit – CTC Early Childhood Education (ECE) Professional growth advisor
- Leadership program graduate, San Leandro Chamber of Commerce, June 2024
Timeline
Children’s Services Program Director -APP/CalWORKs/Center Based
The Davis Street Community Center, Inc.
06.2010 - Current
Owner/Director of Lil’ Sunflowers
Infant/Toddler/Preschool Center
Child Services Centers Director
The Davis Street Community Center, Inc.
Owner/Large licensed Family Child Care (FCC) provider
Lil Sunflower's Child Care
Human Development - Child Development
Cal State University
Business Administration -
Arizona State University
Early Childhood Education -
Chabot/Las Positas College