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April 14, 2023 with Carla Ward and Kimberly Goll

Systems for the First 5 Years

As an advocate for Early Childhood Education, it can be challenging to see progress at the pace one desires. However, a recent guest on The Everything ECE Podcast, Kimberly Goll, President and Chief Executive Officer of First 5 Orange County in the United States, is playing the long game and seeing positive results. In the episode, Goll discusses the various systems they have implemented to support children’s first five years, emphasizing that it extends beyond just the child care profession. The conversation is insightful and offers new ideas for advocacy efforts. Listeners are sure to find it fascinating and inspiring. Check out the episode today!

Kimberly Goll

Kimberly Goll was appointed President/Chief Executive Officer of First 5 Orange County in May 2016, after serving as the Director of Strategy and Operations since 2002. With a wealth of experience and understanding of First 5 operations, Goll is transforming the organization from a funding resource to a data-driven organization that focuses on building a system-wide infrastructure to support early childhood development. She relies on data collected through the Early Development Index (EDI) that measures child development and school readiness, to inform investments to improve health, education and wellness for young children and families. She is elevating the profile of First 5 among national and state organizations, and encouraging private and public sectors to prioritize early childhood development. Goll serves on the statewide First 5 Association Executive Committee as Vice-President. She holds a Master in Urban and Regional Planning from University of California, Irvine, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from University of California, Davis. Goll lives in Aliso Viejo with her husband and three school-aged children.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

First 5 Orange County – Website

Kid Builders Activities – Website

Early Development Index – Website

Child Care Landscape Analysis – Website

Strengthening Families – Website