Community Action Partnership of Madera County
Community Action Partnership of Madera County, Inc. (CAPMC) was created in 1965 by the County of Madera Board of Supervisors to administer programs authorized by the federal government under the Equal Opportunity Act of 1964.
The Board of Supervisors has designated the governance and fiduciary responsibility to a 15 member tripartite Board of Directors. The foresight of the Board of Supervisors allows the Agency to be designated as a non-profit 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation and to be a Community Action Agency.
The tripartite Board was established to allow residents to make decisions affecting the community in which they live and work. The Board’s configuration consists of five elected public officials, five members from the private sector (either business representation, community organization, or Head Start seats), and five members from the low-income target areas of the community.
The Board’s main focus is to ensure CAPMC provides services for the community that encompass its values and ethics. The uniqueness of the tripartite board is that it provides the opportunity for low-income residents to be active participants in forming solutions for poverty while working closely with local public officials and the private sector. Together, these diverse segments of the community provide a range of perspectives to address the local needs of individuals and families who live in poverty.
Members of the community are the Agency’s stakeholders. The Board of Directors acts as an ambassador to the community, and provides leadership, governance, and stewardship to the Agency, a multi-million dollar corporation.
Deborah Martinez/Vivian Garcia, Alternate – Madera County – Department of Social Services;
David Hernandez – Madera Unified School District – Vice Chairperson
Leticia (Lety) Gonzalez/Robert Poythress, Alternate – Madera County Board of Supervisor – Fiscal Management/Accounting
Steve Montes/Anita Evans, Alternate – Madera City Council Member
Jeff Troost– Chowchilla City Council Member
Debi Bray – Madera Chamber of Commerce
Otilia Vasquez – Policy Council for Regional and Early Head Start
Donald Holley – Community Affairs Expertise
Eric LiCalsi – Attorney – Chairperson
Molly Hernandez – Early Childhood Education
Martha Garcia – Central Madera/Alpha
Sheriff Tyson Pogue – Eastern Madera County – Secretary/Treasurer
Richard Gutierrez – Eastside/Parksdale
Aurora Flores – Monroe/Washington
Diana Palmer – Chowchilla/Fairmead
Community Action Partnership of Madera County, Inc. (CAPMC) Board of Directors and senior leaders work diligently to be good stewards of public trust by ensuring Agency resources are well-protected and used efficiently to accomplish the mission for which we exist. The Board is also charged with maintaining ethical management practices to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Agency.
The CAPMC 2024-2025 fiscal year budget is based on the poverty issues in our community identified by the Board of Directors, the Senior Management Team, and the Balance Score Card – Strategic Plan, the Agency’s strategic plan.
Executive Director
Mattie Mendez assumed the position of Executive Director for CAPMC in August of 2011. Prior to that, she served as the Head Start Director for both Madera Migrant Head Start and Madera/Mariposa Head Start programs for Community Action Partnership of Madera County, Inc. since 2005 and in other capacities within the agency since 1994. As Executive Director, Mattie is responsible for overseeing an annual operating budget of approximately $27,000,000 and provides direction to a staff of 330 employees.
Mattie received her Bachelors of Arts degree from California State University Fresno in 2005. Mattie also has extensive experience in board and staff development, personnel management, fiscal management, policy and program development, contract compliance, public relations, strategic planning, legislative advocacy, resource attraction, planning/research and affirmative action compliance.
Child Care Alternative Payment and Resource & Referral Program Manager
Leticia Murillo has been with CAPMC for over 10 years. She began as a Data Entry Technician for Head Start in 2005. She transferred to the Child Care Alternative Payment and Resource & Referral Program in 2006 as a Family Services Associate, to help families obtain subsidized child care. From this position she was promoted to Family Services Associate III, where she performed in-house audits on case files, prepared for state review of the program and provided on-going training and support to staff.
Due to her skills, Leticia was given the opportunity to participate in the Leadership Development Program – Succession Planning, to prepare for an organizational change in senior or key leadership positions. In 2016 Leticia was promoted to Child Care Alternative Payment and Resource & Referral Program Manager. She now oversees the entire subsidized child care and resources & referral programs.
Leticia earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from National University, Fresno, CA. She enjoys spending time with her children and family and believes that life is a gift that we must enjoy.
Head Start Director
Maritza has been with CAPMC for over 20 years and is currently the Madera/Mariposa/Fresno Head Start Director. Her first job with CAPMC was a Program Assistant. As a Program Assistant she supported all CAPMC programs – Head Start, Victim Services, Community Services and Resource and Referral. In 1996 she was promoted to Health Coordinator for the Migrant Head Start Program. Maritza truly enjoyed working for both Head Start programs. When she became the Health Coordinator for Migrant she fell in love and found her passion for the Migrant program. She believes it is an honor and privilege to be able to serve the Migrant families and know that she is making a difference in their lives or contributing to their success in a small way.
In 2005, Maritza graduated from Fresno Pacific University with a BA in Management Organizational Development.
Community Services Program Manager
Ana Gudino graduated from California State University, Fresno, with a bachelor’s degree in social work in 2014. During her final year at CSUF, she completed her internship at Community Action Partnership of Madera County (CAPMC). Upon graduation, she joined CAPMC as a Customer Assistance Technician. After four years in that role, Ana Gudino was promoted to LIHEAP Coordinator. In April 2022, following the departure of the previous Program Manager, she applied for and was appointed as the new Community Services Program Manager. As of June 2024, Ana Gudino will have been with CAPMC for 10 years. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family.
Victim Services Program Manager
Jennifer has been working in the field of victimology for over fifteen years. Her journey began at CAPMC-Victim Services in 2008, where she started as an intern/volunteer on the 24-hour crisis line. In 2011, with her education completed she was hired as an Advocate III with the Victim Witness program. In 2016, she advanced to Specialty Advocate, specializing in sexual assault cases. Recognized for her leadership and contributions, Jennifer was appointed Program Manager of Victim Services in 2021.
Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology with a specialization in Victimology from California State University, Fresno, where she also completed her master’s degree in criminology in 2011. She spends her free time traveling with family and friends.
Human Resources Director
Irene Yang is the Human Resources Director with Community Action Partnership of Madera County, Inc. (CAPMC). In this role, Irene Yang leads the Human Resources team providing all aspects of workforce functions, including recruitment, safety, employee relations, compensation & benefits, compliance, and training & development.
Before joining CAPMC in 2006, Irene Yang worked years for a diverse range of organizations, including Cross Cultural Family Center, YWCA Apartment, Inc., Kantola Production, and Bow Corporation (in the sectors of non-profits, private, and business startups).
Irene Yang is a Certified Community Action Professional and holds a BA in Economics and a minor in Chinese from the University of California, Davis.
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