--- title: Unveiling Our Stronger Starts Fatherhood Initiative description: You’ll learn how this campaign will champion the vital role fathers play in nurturing brighter, healthier futures for their families. image: https://info.rescueagency.com/hubfs/Fatherhood%20Initiative%20Banner%202.jpg --- [![Rescue\_Logo\_2018\_Horizontal\_Tagline](https://info.rescueagency.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Rescue_Logo_2018_Horizontal_Tagline.png?width=3000&height=1000&name=Rescue_Logo_2018_Horizontal_Tagline.png "Rescue_Logo_2018_Horizontal_Tagline")](https://rescueagency.com/) [![Rescue](https://info.rescueagency.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rescue_September2020_Theme/images/logo.svg "Rescue")](https://rescueagency.com/) ## Encore Webinar --- "Marijuana Is Going Legal, Now What? Strategies for Navigating Legal & Health Communications" ![Fatherhood Initiative Banner 2](https://info.rescueagency.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fatherhood%20Initiative%20Banner%202.jpg?width=1200&height=628&name=Fatherhood%20Initiative%20Banner%202.jpg "Fatherhood Initiative Banner 2") Join First 5 California and *The Observer* as we kick off our groundbreaking Stronger Starts Fatherhood Initiative with a virtual event. You’ll learn how this campaign will champion the vital role fathers play in nurturing brighter, healthier futures for their families.  ### AGENDA - Opening remarks from Executive Director Jackie Wong and Commissioner Jackie Majors - Larry Lee from the Observer will moderate a panel with Dr. Angelo Williams, First 5 California, and others in the fatherhood space, to discuss fatherhood programs and work being done with our partners. - Presentation of Fatherhood Initiative Resources - Live Q&A ### WHO SHOULD REGISTER? Fellow advocates from First 5 County Commissions, father-focused community organizations, and members of the press are all invited. Register now to attend this milestone event! ### MEET THE SPEAKERS ![Jackie Thu-Huong Wong](https://info.rescueagency.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jackie%20Thu-Huong%20Wong.jpg?width=400&height=600&name=Jackie%20Thu-Huong%20Wong.jpg "Jackie Thu-Huong Wong") Jackie Thu-Huong Wong, MSW  *Executive Director First 5 California* Jackie brings more than three decades of experience working as an advocate for equity, health and education for children, youth and families in the state.  ![Jackie Majors](https://info.rescueagency.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jackie%20Majors.png?width=400&name=Jackie%20Majors.png "Jackie Majors") Jackie B. Majors  *CEO, Crystal Stairs First 5 California Commissioner* Jackie B. Majors joined Crystal Stairs, Inc. in 2009. As the CEO, she is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organization and for setting the agency’s strategic vision and direction. Jackie has more than 25 years of professional and instructional experience in early care and education. ![Larry Lee Headshot](https://info.rescueagency.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Larry%20Lee%20Headshot.jpeg?width=400&height=533&name=Larry%20Lee%20Headshot.jpeg "Larry Lee Headshot") Larry Lee *President & Publisher The Observer Media Group* In his role as President and Publisher of The Observer Media Group, Lee has taken its bold, creative legacy and applied it to a number of exciting products that influence, inform and impact the African American audience he serves. ![Dr. Angelo Williams](https://info.rescueagency.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dr.%20Angelo%20Williams.jpg?width=400&height=600&name=Dr.%20Angelo%20Williams.jpg "Dr. Angelo Williams") Dr. Angelo Williams *Chief Deputy Director First 5 California* Dr. Angelo Williams is a father to Jonathan, husband to Jocelyn. For over 20 years, Angelo has made a career as an educator and executive leader serving as Chief of Staff in the California State Assembly, Deputy Director of the California Black Health Network, Legislative Director at the California Student Aid Commission, Assistant Executive Director at the California School Boards Association, Program Officer at the WK Kellogg Foundation (Michigan), and Governor’s Appointee and Assistant Vice Chancellor at the California Community College Chancellor's Office. ![MontejoKid](https://info.rescueagency.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MontejoKid.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=MontejoKid.jpg "MontejoKid") Andrew Montejo *Program Officer First 5 Orange County* As the Program Officer for First 5 Orange County, Andrew's responsibilities include supporting the OC Fatherhood Coalition, and database administration for the CalWORKs Home Visitation Program. ![Dara Griffin](https://info.rescueagency.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dara%20Griffin.jpg?width=400&height=433&name=Dara%20Griffin.jpg "Dara Griffin") Dara Griffin *Principal Consultant & Trainer Father, Family and Community Engagement, DDG Training & Consulting* Dara Griffin is a dedicated advocate for father engagement with over a decade of experience supporting fathers and families. As the Principal Consultant and Trainer for DDG Training & Consulting, and a consulting contributor to the Alameda County Fathers Corps, Dara collaborates with First 5 Alameda County and system partners to develop Father-Friendly services and promote respectful, authentic engagement.  ### SAVE YOUR SEAT *Registration is required to attend.* [RESCUE HEADQUARTERS: 2437 Morena Blvd San Diego, CA 92110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rescue+Agency/@32.7879725,-117.2078867,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x80d954a83d9f23e9:0x4ccab5b8ae7821b3!8m2!3d32.787968!4d-117.205698) - [(619) 231-7555](tel:6192317555) - [Privacy Policy](https://rescueagency.com/privacy) Copyright © 2026 Rescue Agency, Public Benefit LLC. All Rights Reserved. Social Branding ® and Evolvement ® are registered trademarks.