Board Members
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The Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board consists of nine members appointed by the Governor and approved by the state Senate. The board is responsible for ensuring that Arizona’s early childhood funds are spent on services that help our state’s young children be healthier and start kindergarten ready to succeed.

Meet Our Board

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Nadine Mathis Basha

Chair
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Gerald Szostak

Vice Chair
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Gayle Burns

Member
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Amelia Flores

Member
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Rev. Dr. Darren Hawkins

Member
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Dr. ​Sherry Markel

Member
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Heidi Quinlan

Member
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Ruth Solomon

Member
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Helena Whitney

Member

Dr. Cara Christ

Ex-Officio

Hon. Diane Douglas

Ex-Officio

Michael Trailor​​​

​​​​Ex-Officio​

 

By law, members of the Board must be representative of Arizona’s diversity. They must include Republicans and Democrats, as well as residents of both metropolitan and rural areas. All Board members share a deep commitment to expanding opportunities for Arizona’s young kids to succeed in school and in life.

The Directors of the Department of Economic Security, Department of Health Services and the Superintendent of Public Instruction, or their chosen designees, serve as non-voting ex-officio members.

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