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25 YEARS CARIN OUR MISSION CDI’s mission is to help all children reach their full potential by supporting the relationships and environments that shape early development. For nearly 25 years, Child Development Institute has served as one of the principle providers of relationship-based early intervention and therapeutic services to children and their families. CDI is also a leading resource on early childhood development and provides professional trainings to schools, teachers, and professional organizations.
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NG FOR CHILDREN FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO: JOAN MALTESE, PH.D We are honored and privileged to celebrate 25 years of accomplishments and partnerships, and honor Gloria Pollack for her lifetime of giving, caring and getting things done in our community.
Twenty-five years ago, CDI had an audacious goal to raise awareness and responsiveness to the needs of infants and young children. We turned the system on its head by treating every child as a unique individual and rejecting the “standard, predetermined programing” of the previous decades. It was often an uphill battle, but we prevailed, and developmental and brain science had our back. Ten years ago, in response to a recession that compromised the care of thousands of children we launched a groundbreaking model, the CDI Early Learning Center - to address the needs of every child in a low income, underserved community, and at the same time provide critical early identification and support to those facing adversity and developmental challenges. Recently, in partnership with the Providence Tarzana Medical Center NICU, we opened a much-needed center with specialized programs to ensure that every vulnerable and medically fragile infant would get in-home and community care after their hospital stay. This year we are
replicating and expanding our Early Learning Center model in the new CDI Campus in Reseda. To say we’ve been busy is a colossal understatement. Today, as we find ourselves amid a global health pandemic and economic upheaval, we are remaining focused on our roots and supporting children and families in dire need. We are reimagining our world along with our lifelong commitment to care for children and keep their wellbeing as our top priority during an unprecedented time in our history. CDI is stronger than ever, and we could not have achieved this feat without our dedicated Board of Directors. Our Founding Chair, the late Richard Leyner, guided our initial development and helped us to establish a strong position in the community. For the past 5 years, our enigmatic chair, Gloria Pollack, has elevated our community support to move the CDI mission to new heights. Current chair, Scott Silverstein, now leads the charge to establish our new comprehensive campus in Reseda while extending our reach of services for vulnerable children. As President and CEO of CDI, I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has been a part of this journey, from our talented staff and volunteers to our diverse community partners. It has been an honor to work with all of you in our shared mission to serve the children and families in our community and we look forward to the exciting milestones that lay ahead.
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS CARING FOR CHILDREN: 1995-2020
FROM THE BOARD CHAIR: SCOTT SILVERSTEIN
On behalf of Child Development Institute Board of Directors, I want to express a heartfelt thank you to the community leaders, partners and professionals in the San Fernando Valley for your continued support of CDI’s vital mission. With your help, we have been able to actualize and exceed our goals to expand our reach in the community. As stewards of Child Development Institute, the CDI Board of Directors is committed to fulfilling strategic and fundraising goals that will allow all children in our community to thrive. We are also deeply committed to nurturing and building the legacy of our mission for succeeding generations. We believe strongly that through the strengthening of our relationships, CDI will be positioned as the touchstone for child development services across the San Fernando Valley. This vision remains at the forefront of our pledge to help all children reach their full potential by supporting the relationships and environments that shape early development. Soon we will have another milestone to celebrate as we prepare to open the doors of the new Child Development Institute campus in Reseda. At the new location, we will provide family support and early intervention services along with our free play-based learning in the fun and interactive Early Learning Center. We understand--now more than ever, the significance of giving children an opportunity. An opportunity to grow, learn and explore the world around them in a welcoming and safe space. 4
I am honored and humbled to serve as Board Chair at such an exciting time for the agency. There is so much more work to do, and I am confident that we will continue to surpass our goals. We are extremely grateful to be on this journey with the compassion and support of our community leaders and partners. I believe and practice the “Raise as You Rise” theory. Together, we can impact and raise up the lives of our most vulnerable children in our community.
On this 25th Anniversary, we have much to celebrate – the agency has seen tremendous growth since its modest beginnings twenty-five years ago. In 2002, the first community clinic opened in Encino Town Center.
CDI STAFF CDI Leadership Team: Dr. Dana Kalek, EdD Director of Operations Joan Maltese, PhD President and CEO Steven Lenhert Director of Finance Tessa Graham, MS, MFT, BCBA Director of Clinical Programs
OUR PHILOSOPHY
“For 25 years, we have looked at the whole child and family within the context of their community. It’s important for us to not only support individual success, but also
Therapists use an integrated “whole child” approach
community success. We understand that
guided by research in child development, brain
when communities invest in their young
science, attachment and learning theory. Treatment is
children it has a positive ripple effect over
individualized for each child and family. Families are the
time. Communities prove to have greater
most important providers of loving, caring relationships and the best creators of safe, nurturing environments that support healthy development. Parents are active participants and collaborators in their child’s treatment.
economic achievement, more efficiency and stability --it shapes and significantly impacts the entire society at large.” Dr. Dana Kalek, EdD CDI Director of Operations
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1995 CDI Founding Mothers gathered together in 2018. L-R Dr. Joannie Busillo-Aguayo, Anaite Caceres, Arlene Alpert, Estee Diamond, Dr. Essie Neff, Dr. Joan Maltese, Dr. Sarita Freedman, Tessa Graham, Dr. Dana Kalek - Not pictured: Dr. Veronica Thomas 6
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CDI FOUNDING MOTHERS The CDI Founding Mothers are part of our shared legacy and represent Child Development Institute’s initial foundation. As we take this time to pause and reflect on our twenty-five-year journey, we honor their unique imprint. The CDI Founding Mothers helped to fulfill a vision created twenty-five years ago, and we would not be standing here today without their exemplary influence and dedication.
“I couldn’t have asked for a warmer and more caring group to help me and my daughter. Every step of the way I was met with optimism and a sense of true concern. The coping skills I learned are used daily.” ~ CDI Mom
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Professional Training
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CDI EARLY LEARNING CENTER OPENS
After the Great Recession and ensuing state budget cuts, CDI realized we needed to do more – and to partner more effectively – to fill gaps in early education and intervention services. In 2012, we pioneered a new model of outreach to underserved communities with the launch of our Early Learning Center in Canoga Park. This free, drop-in play and learning space connects children ages 0-6 and their families to a multiplicity of child development services and family supports that address the needs of all children, while simultaneously ensuring early identification and intervention for children with special needs. Recognizing the importance of this innovative, community-driven prevention model to help children in underserved areas to fully thrive, we are poised to open a second ELC in Reseda this year. The CDI Early Learning Center promotes healthy development for all young children and provides connection to community resources and opportunities to strengthen families. The ELC’s play and activity spaces promote self-discovery and invite hands-on learning experiences with problem-solving, and sensory exploration. Young children and their families have access to an indoor climbing tree, healthy snack room, In 2010, CDI purchased teaching kitchen, and outdoor gardens and playground with special adaptive the Canoga Park library to equipment. Throughout, parents interact with early child development retrofit the building for the professionals and volunteers who can answer their questions about child new early learning center. development and make connections with other community providers.
Since opening its doors, the ELC in Canoga Park has fostered countless supportive intercultural and intergenerational relationships between the roughly 8,000 young children and families– a threefold increase in attendance from what was initially anticipated.
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The key to our strength is our diversity of volunteers, which allows us to easily adapt our services in response to community needs.
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS CARING FOR CHILDREN: 1995-2020
EARLY LEARNING CENTER IN CANOGA PARK
CDI Annual Back-to-School Health & Safety Fair CDI successfully hosted its Annual Back to School Health & Safety Fair on Saturday, July 20, 2019. With the generous support from our elected officials, 40+ community partners and local organizations, children were able to get the support and free health screenings required to ensure a strong start for a healthy academic year.
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield generously donates toys to the ELC bringing smiles to children in our community during the holiday season.
Pictured from L-R: Mark Levinson, Dr. Joan Maltese, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, Susan Du Brin, Arlene Alpert, Jamie Olivas, Nancy Murillo, Dr. Dana Kalek
Los Angeles Valley College nursing students volunteering at the ELC.
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25 YEARS CARIN “Today, as we find ourselves amid a global health pandemic and economic upheaval, we are remaining focused on our roots and supporting children and families in dire need.” Joan Maltese, Ph.D. CDI Executive Director/CEO
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The Child Development Institute was founded in 1995 to meet the need for early child development and intervention services for young children in the San Fernando Valley. At the time, early intervention services were difficult to access, and they were often provided by several different providers. Services paid little attention to a child’s overall support system, such as their family, caregivers and teachers. Assistance did not incorporate the child and family’s emotional wellbeing and was primarily focused on deficits. CDI professionals began training in Stanley Greenspan’s DIR/Floortime model which integrates child development with mental health to support a holistic approach to the successful developmental growth of the whole child. CDI thoughtfully designed and implemented a relationship-based intervention program incorporating professionals from various fields of expertise to provide meaningful and effective services to children and their families.
2013 CDI navigated a recession and expanded its staff and services. Focusing on highest risk and underserved children CDI openened its Early Learning Center in Canoga Park.
2012
CDI navigated a recession and expanded its staff and services. Focusing on highest risk and underserved children CDI opened the Early Learning Center in Canoga Park.
CDI named nonprofit of the year and received LA Conservancy Award for Adaptive Reuse of Community Space.
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2002
Our first community clinic opened in the Encino Town Center with established Regional Center Vendorship and LAUSD contracts.
2005
CDI doubled its staff, space and services. CDI named Center of Excellence in Training and Infant Parent Mental Health.
CDI opens main campus and clinic on Variel Avenue in Woodland Hills and triples its staff. The Training Program is expanded to include 4 disciplines.
2016
CDI opens the CDI/PTMC Child Development Center in Tarzana serving medically fragile infants and their families.
The Early Learning Center capital campaign and replication begins for the new ELC in Reseda. CDI celebrates 25 years of service. CDI relocates its main campus to Reseda and completes the infrastructure for the new CDI Early Learning Center in Reseda.
2019
CDI’s Vulnerable Infant Parent Program launched in partnership with Providence Tarzana Medical Center’s NICU.
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EARLY LEARNING CENTER IN RESEDA new Doctor Giraffe Health Center play and learn space where children will participate in hands-on activities that promote proper handwashing, learn the importance of physical distancing in public, wearing masks and other safety techniques. We’ve also incorporated a Friendly Farmer’s Market play and learn space to emphasize the importance of maintaining good health through proper nutrition and a transportation station, All Aboard! with special messaging about staying safe among public transportation in the community.
We are thrilled to report that our main office transitioned to our CDI Reseda campus this spring. The CDI Reseda campus houses our administrative offices, clinical department and Early Learning Center. Given our success in Canoga Park, CDI transformed a mid-century former church in Reseda into another dynamic early learning center for children ages 0-6 and their families. The museum-quality center includes a Children’s Discovery Zones, infant and toddler play areas, an indoor climbing tree, healthy snack room, full-service industrial kitchen, community meeting room, outdoor gardens, playground with special adaptive equipment, and a children’s pavilion outdoor theater. We are near the finish line and are excited to welcome families to our new site soon. In response to the overwhelming challenges of the pandemic and economic crisis, the ELC in Reseda has been reimagined with underlying health and safety messaging throughout, while maintaining our Strengthening Families Approach. We have installed a robust sixteen garden bed to generate physically distanced and community engaged opportunities, and a 16
CDI is incredibly thankful for the generous funding support received from Foundations, individual contributors, community partners, Gelb Enterprises, Senator Robert Herzberg, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel and CDI’s Board of Directors. A very special thank you to the Ahmanson Foundation, Everychild Foundation, Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, The S. Mark Taper Foundation, W. M. Keck Foundation, Windsong Trust and the American Realty Advisors Foundation.
Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency of Pasadena generously donates masks and gloves during the coronavirus pandemic.
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CDI transformed a mid-century former church in Reseda into another dynamic early learning center for children ages 0-6 and their families. The museum-quality center includes a Children’s Discovery Zones, infant and toddler play areas,
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an indoor climbing tree, healthy snack room, full-service industrial kitchen, community meeting room, outdoor gardens, playground with special adaptive equipment, and a children’s pavilion outdoor theater.
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“2019 started out as a strong year for CDI. We were growing our programs, successfully reaching more vulnerable infants from the NICU at Providence Tarzana Hospital and getting ready to move the Woodland Hills clinic to the new beautiful campus at Reseda. Then in March, the pandemic hit, and everything stopped. CDI’s team of creative, resourceful and dynamic clinicians quickly learned how to transition their familiar way of doing therapy into a virtual model. It was a challenge, yet critical for our infants, young children and their families to be able to access the supports and services they had been receiving each week from their therapists at CDI. We were successfully able to transition all our families to online therapy and even saw a greater turn out in some of our groups and classes, like CALM Baby & Me and Namastay at Home Yoga! It was apparent everyone was in need of extra emotional support during this stressful time. CDI continues to redefine how we provide meaningful and effective services during this pandemic.“ Tessa Graham, MS, MFT, BCBA/Director of Clinical Programs 18
CDI/PTMC Child Development Center NICU reunion
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clinical service hours provided in fiscal year 2019-20 for 437 clients
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CDI RESPONDS TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
In a coordinated effort with Food Forward, CDI distributes free locally sourced fruits and vegetables to hundreds of families. During the pandemic, CDI expanded its services to meet the demand and provide as many families as possible with fresh, nutritious food for their household. The ELC in Canoga Park hosts this free community event on Wednesdays by appointment.
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For twenty-five years, CDI’s mission has been rooted free developmental screenings, virtual story time in supporting the relationships that shape early and programming for young children at home development. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Child during this time of social distancing. They are Development Institute remains working hard to implement our on the front lines to ensure free food distribution program that no child is left behind. As weekly by providing hundreds of schools have transitioned to fresh fruits and vegetables, so our online learning, many students community continues to receive -- especially those with special the nourishment they need to needs are struggling. Children thrive. Although, times may be remain in dire need of early different, our strong commitment intervention services that are to families within our community crucial to their development. For twenty-five years, CDI’s remains certain. Together, as a Families in our communities collective family, we will overcome mission has been rooted in are experiencing higher levels this. supporting the relationships of food insecurity and are in desperate need for resources to that shape early development. We are also providing direct sustain their livelihood. Now more service via our Strengthening During the COVID-19 than ever, families are relying on Families Virtual Early Learning pandemic, Child Development us. Therefore, we are working Circle of support. This support is hard to ensure that children and Institute remains on the front provided regularly and includes families receive services provided providing mental health support, lines to ensure that no child is through teletherapy. Our team of resources for families who are left behind. licensed professionals are working undergoing challenges, food to virtually share ideas and best insecurities, stress and/or trauma, practices to provide seamless care, intervention virtual developmental screenings and warm line services, parent education and mental health support. referrals to intervention services to help children Our CDI Early Learning Center Team is providing cope in troubled times. 2019-20 ANNUAL REPORT
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“We very much miss and appreciate our CDI family, and feel fortunate to have had their engagement and support during the critical early stages of meeting our son’s developmental needs.” - CDI Parent
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
of families report that CDI made a positive difference in their child’s development.
Net Assets Revenue and Other Supports Program and Services Grants Fundraising Total Revenues
2019-20 $ 3,367,468 $ 2,208,000 $ 43,460 $ 5,618,928
2018-19 $3,869,601 $1,118,500 $77,658 $5,065,759
Expenses
$ 4,435,185 $ 525,979 $ 267,512 $ 5,228,676
$4,245,433 $493,862 $244,073 $4,983,368
Total increase in net assets Net assets, beginning of year
$ 15,894 $ 2,767,940
$82,444 $2,738,739
Net assets, end of year
$ 2,783,834
$2,821,183
Program and Services Management and Administration Fundraising Total Expenses
2019-20 Funding Sources Regional Center IDP
$1,372,776
Grants $2,208,000 LAUSD $644,801 Private Pay/Insurance
$844,676
Regional Center Adaptive Skills $423,354 Training Program
$50,766
Fundraising $43,460
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DONORS GOLD The California Department of Education SILVER The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation The S. Mark Taper Foundation Windsong Trust BRONZE The Stockel Family Foundation PATRON The Green Foundation Steven and Christine Molaro National Christian Foundation Providence Health & Services Foundation The Sherwood Foundation Verizon Wireless Foundation COLLEAGUE Child Care Resource Center Pacific Premier Bank Providence Tarzana Medical Center The Walt Disney Company ASSOCIATE Cal Mental Health Services Authority Councilmember Bob Blumenfield City of Los Angeles Susan Du Brin Edison International Gelb Group A Family of Companies David S. Honda Jeffrey and Barbara Kahn Diane Liebenson Evelyn Mc Innes Ron and Lesley Rauschenberger Mr. Brad Rosenheim Thor Skancke Walter Mosher, Jr., Foundation
Michael Julian SUPPORTER Robert and Cindy Kahn Mrs. Arlene Alpert Rabi and Dana Kalek EdD Gary Barr Alpert Barr & Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kresco APLC Alfred Landegger Lauren Bahar Alex and Wendy Lara Galpin Motors Faye and Mark Levinson, Esq Lourab Inc. DBA Charles and Susan Maltese Joan Maltese PhD Trina Marguerite Susan Ng Rubie Martinez Ellen and Howard Reinstein, M.D Mary McMillan-Rodriguez Tony Silbert Marijane Miller Eric Sornborger Nancy Montes Tierra Del Sol Foundation Aden Nathan Yoko No FRIEND Elva Nuno-O’Donnell Felipe and Andrea Alvarado Arturo Ornelas Margaret Lisa Atmodjo Tami Pareti James Banks, MD Cristina Perez Supervisor Kathryn Barger Alyse and Tom Plotkin Tami Barmache Daniela Rechtszajd Roberto and Silvia Barragan Kyle Roholahi Ohad M Ben-Yehuda MD Judi Rose Steven Bialosuknia Jess and Virgina Rosenthal Marineh Bojalian Carrie Rothstein-Fisch Greg and Janine Bonn Noor Sajid Gail Brow Mr. Michael Schindler Anaite Caceres SFV Community Mental Health Korrina Col Center, Inc. Jacqueline Cooper Lily Shavick Sarkis Dilanian Diane Smith Mr. and Mrs. Arleen Flores Dr. Lori Stanford Mr. Mr. Gaines Gaines & Stacey, LLC Priscilla Tee Attorneys at Law Lesly Tovar Faith Golden Betsy Uhrman Paula Golden Jocelyn Velez Diana Gonzalez Nayivi Velez Horace Heidt, Jr. Horace Heidt Denise Villarreal Estates Patti Wolfson Nellie Hsu Catherine Wong CPA Helen Jimenez If you see an omission or error regarding your name please contact us at Joe and Marcy Jotkowitz mlumaswright@cdikids.org. We are eager to correct our records and we JSF Financial will make correction in future printings.
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS & VOLUNTEERS 11:11 Creative Collective 211 LA 7–Eleven ACR A More Balanced World Armanino, LLP Baby2Baby Beechnut CAL Fresh Healthy Living California Science Center Canoga Park/West Hills Chamber of Commerce Canoga Park Elementary School Canoga Park Farmer’s Market Canoga Park High School Canoga Park Neighborhood Council Canoga Park Rotary Club CardeTen Architects Center Stage Opera Child Care Resource Center Church of Christ Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles Councilman Bob Blumenfield Covered California CASA LA Russell Ching, Attorney at Law Crunch Fitness CSULA CSUN’s HERE Center 26
“CDI has provided therapy for my children since 2012. I’m always so impressed with all of the therapists. They are very helpful, enthusiastic and all give great feedback and advice. I always tell people to look into CDI for therapy. The transition from Regional Center to using insurance was so easy. Thank you!”
- CDI Parent
CSUN Theater Department CSUN Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing CSUN Marilyn Magaram Center for Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics CSUN Students United with America’s Tooth Fairy D’Access Central Dept of Commerce Minority Business Development Deserving Love Dignity Health-Northridge Hospital Medical Center-Leavey Cancer Center The Disney’s Children’s Center, Inc. Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley E-Sol/Enrichment and Social Opportunities for Life Skills El Proyecto Del Barrio Embark Group, Inc. Encino Chamber of Commerce Encino Pediatric Dental Group Family Focus Resource Center First 5 LA Food Forward Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center Friends of the Family GoGo Squeeze Grandparents as Parents (GAP) The Gelb Group A Family of Companies
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, 45th District HOPE Gardens Los Angeles Department of Mental Health Los Angeles County Department of Social Services Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Los Angeles Country Supervisor Sheila Kuehl L.A. Mission College LA Partnership for ECE LAPD PALS Los Angeles Unified School District Los Angeles Valley College Macy’s Magnolia Science Academy Maternal Mental Health Miller CTC National University Neighborhood Partners in Action NEW Economics for Women New York Life Insurance Northeast Valley Health Corporation North LA County Regional Center Northridge Hospital One Generation Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic Agency - Pasadena Pasadena /Altadena Community Leadership
Pierce Community College Project SAFE Providence Health & Services Providence Tarzana Medical Center Rehab Specialists Reseda Charter High Schol Reseda Elementary School Reseda Neighborhood Council San Fernando Valley Community Health Center San Fernando Valley Mental Health, Inc. San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission Senator Henry Stern Senator Fran Pavley SFV Children’s Science Museum Supervisor Sheila Kuehl SoccerOne Strength United Tarzana Treatment Center Therapeutic Living Center for the Blind Tierra Del Sol TreePeople Tri-Counties Regional Center Tutors 2 You UCLA UC Santa Barbara University of Phoenix Woodland Hills Campus Valley Cultural Center U.S Congressman Brad Sherman Valley Economic Development Center Valley Nonprofit Resources Victim Assistance Program (VAP) West Valley Boys and Girls Club Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Wells Fargo Young Children in Care Task Force
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GLORIA POLLACK, CDI CHAIR EMERITUS TO RECEIVE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT 2020 SILVER JUBILEE Gloria Pollack’s name is synonymous with volunteerism in the San Fernando Valley. Ms. Pollack’s leadership has graced many board and organizations, including her longstanding tenure with Child Development Institute. “For the past 5 years, our enigmatic chair, Gloria Pollack, has elevated our community support to move the CDI mission to new heights,” shared Dr. Joan Maltese. Gloria’s extensive professional experience and current role as Community Liaison at the Gelb Group has positioned her as a driving force behind community-building across the San Fernando Valley. Ms. Pollack is the recipient of many awards and accolades, including the Fernando Award, Womand of the Year of the San Fernando Valley in 2013, and named as one of the Top 200 influential People in the Valley.
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2019-20 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Roberto Barragan Principal, Aquaria Funding Solutions
Joan Maltese, PhD President/Chief Executive Director, Child Development Institute
Arlet Hur Senior Vice President, Pacific Premier Bank
Scott Silverstein CDI Chair Principal, Lee & Associates, Inc.
Mark L. Levinson, Esq Mark L. Levinson, Attorney at Law
Susan Du Brin CDI Vice Chair Senior Property Manager and President, Ethan Christopher, LLC
Christine Molaro Client Family Member Susan Ng Government & Community Relations
Robert Kahn CDI Treasurer Managing Director Commercial Banking Group, Union Bank
Howard Reinstein, MD Private Practice Pediatrics Gloria Polack CDI Chair Emeritus
Arlene S. Alpert CDI Secretary
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