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Susan Gilmore is responsible for overseeing the entire organization, which includes board development, fund development, program development, community relations, budget and finance, and the supervision of the administrative team. Ms. Gilmore has been with the agency since 1986. She holds a degree in Child Development and has more than 35 years of experience in the child development field. Susan serves on various boards and commissions throughout the North Bay, further linking NBCC to numerous resources in Marin and Sonoma County. Susan chairs Petaluma’s Health Action Cradle to Career work group, serves on the QRIS consortiums for Marin and Sonoma County, and is actively involved on committees for both counties on establishing strategies that support early education investments. Susan’s ability to make connections, network, and build relationships with different community sectors creates a win-win situation for all involved. Her entrepreneurial spirit and passion inspire those around her and encourage collaboration toward system change.