Kathleen was born and raised in Sonoma County. She is a graduate of Sonoma State University where she obtained her BA in Anthropology, from there she went on to get her paralegal certificate at UC San Diego. Kathleen’s professional experience includes working as a Land Use Associate for a government relations firm, and as a Coordination Specialist for an environmental consulting firm. She is thrilled to be part of the First 5 team in continuing the mission of helping youth and families thrive in Sonoma County.