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Michelle Arinaga<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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Michelle has worked as the C-RECC Coordinator since 2025. She also serves as Child Care Aware\u2019s Early Learning Coach Lead for Whatcom County and its\u2019 surrounding areas. Since 2011, Michelle has worn many different hats in the early learning field. She started out as support staff at a child care program and worked her way up to taking on the role of center director. Michelle earned a Bachelor of Education degree from Western Washington University and more recently earned a grant writing certification. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her daughter.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sandra Lopez Rodriguez<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Bilingual Child Care Business Consultant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sandra joined Opportunity Council in 2023. Prior to this, she worked in case management and adult education in a non-profit and community college setting. Sandra is a life-long resident of Skagit County and is excited to continue working in her community. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services from Western Washington University. She is looking forward to helping connect child care providers and community members to child care related opportunities and resources.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Megan Asheghi<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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Megan joined Opportunity Council in 2023. Prior to that she enjoyed a long career in early learning teaching and administration\u2014working in a variety of programs for 23 years. The combination of over two decades in the field and her study of Early Childhood Education at Bellevue College has shaped her into an advocate for all things child, family, and teacher related. Megan grew up in Skagit County, and after a decade of living in the Seattle Metro area is thrilled to back in the north-end and a part of the Bellingham community!<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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