In October 2025, the Travis County Commissioners Court approved the inaugural Community Advisory Council for Raising Travis County, composed of 26 representatives with diverse skill sets that offer expertise and/or interest in child care and out-of-school time. These individuals include parents, child care and out-of-school time providers, community partners, and other stakeholders who bring valuable lived experience and deep knowledge of these issue areas. The council will work closely with county staff to advise on design and program implementation and support continuous community engagement.
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Council Members
The Community Advisory Council is composed of parents, caregivers, youth, providers, and community representatives who reflect a range of lived experience and professional expertise. Council members are appointed to advise Travis County on program implementation, community engagement, and long-term planning related to child care and out-of-school time services.
| Category | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Parents/Caregivers and Youth | Claudia Kramer Santamaria | Parent |
| Sandy Dochen | Parent | |
| Cyndy Karras | Parent | |
| Jacqueline Craig | Parent | |
| Na’Siah Martin | Youth | |
| Rahila Masood | Youth | |
| Providers | Zenae Campbell | Boys & Girls Club of the Austin Area (Out-of-School Time Provider) |
| Debbi Saunders | Peace and Clarity Girls Friendship Tribe (Out-of-School Time Provider) | |
| Cynthia Smith McCollum | Open Door Preschools (Center-Based Provider) | |
| Jemie Vaughn | Jemie Johnson Vaughn LCCH (Family Home-Based Provider) | |
| Key Stakeholders | Madison Mattise | Senior Director, Child Care Quality Initiatives, Workforce Solutions Capital Area |
| Ann Eaton | Assistant Director, City of Austin Economic Development Department (City of Austin) | |
| Angela Lampkin | Executive Director, Child Inc. Head Start | |
| Barbara Grant Boneta | Director, Austin/Travis County Success by 6 Coalition, United Way for Greater Austin (Child Care Convener) | |
| Mary Riggs | Chief Program Officer, Andrew S. Roddick Foundation Inc., Learn All the Time Network (Out-of-School Time Convener) | |
| Laura Olson | Organizing Director, GoAustin & VamosAustin (Grass Roots Community Organization) | |
| Jocelyn Montgomery | Coordinator of Grants and Special Programs for Childcare, Austin Community College (Institution of Higher Learning) | |
| Candice Williams | Supervisor, ACE (Afterschool Centers on Education) Austin, Austin Independent School District (Cycle 12) | |
| Brooke Freeland | Steering Committee Member, Asset Funders Network, Central Texas Chapter (Philanthropy) | |
| Candace Akers | Senior Manager, Shared Services, United Way for Greater Austin | |
| Bill Wallace | Founder and Executive Director, Tomorrow's Promise Foundation | |
| At-Large Community Representatives | Victoria Mancha-Dodla | |
| Toña Vasquez | ||
| Jonathan Tan | ||
| Alison Alter | ||
| Emelia “Milly” Hernandez-Alba |
Meetings and Agendas
Community Advisory Council meetings provide an opportunity to share updates, review program progress, and support transparency in decision-making. This section includes information about upcoming meetings, along with agendas and materials made available to the public.
| Date | Agenda |
|---|---|
| January 12, 2026 | Coming Soon |
| December 15, 2025 | Coming Soon |
| November 19, 2025 | Coming Soon |
More Resources
Visit the main Raising Travis County landing page for an overview of the program, eligibility information, key resources, and updates for Travis County families.
Read the latest Raising Travis County program updates, news releases, and announcements, including community town halls and important Commissioners Court actions.
Learn about the staff leading the Raising Travis County program and supporting families, providers, and community partners across Central Texas.
