My journey in the world of Early Child Education began 15 years ago when my daughter entered a co-op preschool program in California. I volunteered in the center and loved it. When my family moved to Nevada I opened my own in home child care business which I operated for three years before going to work at a center. I have many years of experience in working for rural preschool programs. I was the director of Early Adventures Academy in Lovelock, for 3 years, until my owner sold the program. I have spent the last 10 years as the Assistant Director of Zoo’n Around Preschool in Fernley. I have attended both TMCC and Great Basin College, through TEACH, in pursuit of my Early Child Education degree. My current center is a QRIS quality rated center and I have recently taken on the responsibility of being our internal coach. I decided to join the NEVAEYC board to help more people, especially in the rural area further understand the importance of Early Childhood Education. To me it is where we as caregivers truly influence young children in obtaining a love and passion for learning.

Brianna Cambra currently works as a Program Manager with The Children’s Cabinet in Reno overseeing programs that provide direct services to parents and childcare providers such as the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS), Childcare Provider Training, Early Childhood Support Network Substitute Service, Home Visiting Program, Technical Assistance for Social Emotional Intervention (TACSEI), Suspension and Expulsion Support, Community Events, and Parent Education and Engagement. Brianna has been in the field of early childhood since 2006 and has worked as a Childcare Provider, Director, Parent Educator and Provider Trainer. Brianna currently serves as the NevAEYC secretary and also as a member of multiple early childhood organizations and initiatives and works towards statewide alignment to strengthen early childhood services. Brianna has lived in Nevada since 1996 and attended both UNLV and UNR and enjoys traveling abroad, swimming, reading fiction and baking bread.

Anna Villatoro currently works at the Children’s Advocacy Alliance (CAA) as their Communications Coordinator. She focuses on developing and managing digital and multimedia content to advance the stories of the communities across the State of Nevada. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Digital Technology and Culture from Washington State University. During her college years, she was a participant of the TRIO program, a program that provides support services to low-income students and first-generation college students. It has led her to have an interest in advocating for the lives of those who have similar stories. She joins NEVAEYC to empower the next generation of educators and students.

Danielle Holmes is originally from Long Beach, California where she worked as a teacher, lead teacher, director and adjunct professor in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 15 years. Danielle has a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development and Family Studies and holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from California State University, Long Beach. In 2010, she accepted a position as Program Manager at The Children’s Cabinet in Las Vegas. Danielle is currently the Program Director for The Children’s Cabinet, where she oversees the operations and programs in Southern Nevada. She is proud and excited to serve as the new Vice President of Membership and she is looking forward to expanding membership across Nevada. Danielle lives in Las Vegas with her husband Chris, daughter Gianna, and their cat Lily. Danielle enjoys attending her daughter’s softball games (and cheering the loudest!), going to Las Vegas Aviators games, shopping, bowling, and cooking.

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Kathy Yoder-Bass
VP of Education Development
Email: nevaeyc.educationdevelopment@gmail.com