Palo Alto Community Child Care

Thank you for the opportunity to collaborate with Kids in Common on the SEW initiative. This initiative is in direct alignment with PACCC's mission to partner with families and regional agencies to provide and advocate for exceptional and accessible childhood education and care. We look forward to collaborating with you!

Teri Baldwin is entering her 13th year as President of the Palo Alto Educators Association and her 30th year as a teacher. She spent five years teaching kindergarten in Connecticut before spending the majority of her career at Addison Elementary School in Palo Alto. Teri has also served on the PAUSD Childcare Adhoc Committee and recently joined the PACCC Board. As a kindergarten teacher, she witnessed firsthand the positive impact of PACCC’s afterschool program on her students. Many were excited to attend Addison Kids’ Club (AKC), where Teri often interacted with the wonderful educators. When invited to join the PACCC Board, Teri felt honored. She looks forward to leveraging her experience in primary education and union leadership to contribute to the organization’s work.

Danny Koba is a distinguished leader with over 27 years of experience in Youth Development. He has dedicated his adult life to serving the communities of the lower Bay Area peninsula. Growing up near Moffett Field, Danny formed lasting friendships with members of the military and developed a passion for local air shows. These childhood experiences inspired Danny to enlist in the Marine Corps Reserve, and he was deployed to Iraq in 2003 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. From a young age, Danny knew he wanted to give back to his community, focusing his career on recreation and youth development. He began his journey with the City of Mountain View and later continued his career at the YMCA. Through his work at the Y, Danny directly supported the cities of East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Mountain View, and Palo Alto. During his tenure at the Palo Alto Family YMCA, Danny established a significant relationship with Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC). With PACCC's support, the Y was able to introduce teen programs at the Ventura Center. Recognizing a shared vision to serve all youth in Palo Alto, Danny enthusiastically joined the PACCC board in 2017 for his first term and was excited to rejoin the board in 2024.

Georgiana Kuhlmann, Senior Insights Director at Spherix Global Insights, joined the PACCC Board in 2022. Georgiana is a PACCC parent, with children attending both afterschool programs and summer camps, and has experienced first-hand the exceptional quality of PACCC programs. She is deeply committed to exceptional and accessible childcare for all and previously served for four years as co-chair of the Children's Pre-School Center (CPSC). As Board Chair Elect, Georgiana is excited to support PACCC in advocating for and increasing access to affordable childcare across all ages and supporting the educators who create and deliver the PACCC programs where children thrive.

Kimberly Bausback, Ph.D. Kim Bausback, Ph.D. has been a member of the PACCC Board since 2018. As a former teacher and current psychologist specializing in therapy and assessment of children, teens, and young adults, Kim was motivated to join the PACCC’s Board because of PACCC’s mission to provide and advocate for exceptional and accessible childhood care and education. She has served as a member of the Fundraising Committee, PACCC 2030 Committee, and Board Development Committee. Kim utilizes her background in education and child psychology to help PACCC continue its mission of providing education and care that supports all aspects of child development.

Last week, PACCC’s Board of Directors gathered for their annual meeting at el PRADO Hotel where they celebrated this year’s successes and voted in next year’s Officers. Our deepest gratitude goes to our dedicated 2023-2024 Board and Officers: Bob Shaw, Board Chair; Hilary McDaniel, Chair-Elect; Lanie Wheeler, Treasurer; and Olivia Lau, Secretary. We'd also like to thank el PRADO Hotel for hosting us, and for their generous support. el PRADO Palo Alto

Alison Kamhi, Legal Program Director at the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, joined the PACCC board in 2023. Alison has been a PACCC Kids' Club parent for six years and joined the board to give back to a program that she has found so supportive to her family and others. Alison also served on the Palo Alto Unified School District Ad Hoc Child Care Committee, and as a PACCC Board Member, she hopes to continue to increase access to aftercare programs for all children, regardless of income, and continue to contribute to the community that PACCC serves.

Gina Signorello is General Counsel for Jumio Corporation and was Deputy General Counsel for Hewlett Packard. Gina is finishing her 9th year on the PACCC Board of Directors. She has served as the Board Chair and on multiple Board committees, including those that have set PACCC’s strategic plans. ? Both of Gina’s sons attended PACCC’s preschools, after school programs and summer camps. She sincerely believes that the breadth and quality of childcare that PACCC provides in our city is unrivaled, and considers it an honor to be able to play a role in helping to maintain that high level of support for the parents and children of Palo Alto.