Steering Committees
Board of Directors
The governing body of CASP elected by the members. Each board member serves a term of 3 years.
When: Quarterly - First Thursday of the month
Where: City of Salinas, City Council Conference Room
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Chair: Joe Gunter
Bright Beginnings Community Action Team
This team is designed to improve early childhood outcomes for Salinas youth. We are currently engaged in supporting a grassroots group of parents in their campaign for preschool for all in Salinas. This group is aligned with the Monterey county-wide Bright Beginnings organization.
When: First Monday of the month
Where: City of Salinas, City Council Conference Room
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Staff Chair: Jose A. Arreola
Strategic Work Plan
Works to develop, maintain, and implement the comprehensive Strategic Work Plan on Violence Reduction.
When: Third Wednesday of the month
Where: Peacock Acres
Time: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Chair: Linda McGlone
Communications
Work to change narrative and perception of youth violence and uplift the incredible work of CASP partners
When: Second Thursday of the month
Where: City of Salinas, City Council Conference Room
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Chair: Kelly Quackenbush
Community Leadership Alumni
A recurring meeting of alumni of the Community Leadership Academy program which now has over 100 graduates over the five years of programming. This committee ensures engagement by community members in CASP.
When: Third Thursday of the month
Where: City of Salinas, City Council Conference Room
Time: 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Staff Chair: Fernanda Ocana
Cross-Functional Team
A multi-disciplinary team that works to provide wrap-around services to gang-involved youth to help keep the safe and moving toward their positive goals in life. For meeting details call: 831-758-7396 or email: jose.arreola@ci.salinas.ca.us.
Staff Chair: Jose A. Arreola