Administrative Team
The CCP admin team, some of whom have worked in classrooms extensively, is passionate about supporting children. The team keeps CCP running smoothly with operations, finance, compliance, and administration.
Toni Cassar, Sr Director of Finance & Operations - toni@coastsidechildren.org
Prior to joining CCP in August 2015, Toni worked for eight years as Director of Finance & IT at CORO Northern California, Inc. in San Francisco. Her successful career spans two decades working with leaders in the private, public and non-profit sectors. As a strong strategist, Toni brings critical thinking and problem-solving skills and balances quantitative analytical skills with empathy and emotional intelligence. Toni holds a B.S. in Economics and an M.B.A. from the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest, Romania. She also received a A.S. in Computer Network Engineering from Westwood College of Technology.
Prior to joining CCP in August 2015, Toni worked for eight years as Director of Finance & IT at CORO Northern California, Inc. in San Francisco. Her successful career spans two decades working with leaders in the private, public and non-profit sectors. As a strong strategist, Toni brings critical thinking and problem-solving skills and balances quantitative analytical skills with empathy and emotional intelligence. Toni holds a B.S. in Economics and an M.B.A. from the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest, Romania. She also received a A.S. in Computer Network Engineering from Westwood College of Technology.
Ginger Wills, Operations Manager - ginger@coastsidechildren.org
Ginger Wills started with CCP in June of 2003 as a part-time Administrative Assistant, and was promoted to Operations Manager to oversee Human Resources and Accounts Payable. Before joining CCP, Ginger managed a horse boarding facility, worked for a large animal veterinarian, and taught horseback riding and swimming. She has always enjoyed working with children, and sometimes brings her horse or pony to the centers, teaches knitting, reads in the classroom, and filled in as an aide.
Ginger Wills started with CCP in June of 2003 as a part-time Administrative Assistant, and was promoted to Operations Manager to oversee Human Resources and Accounts Payable. Before joining CCP, Ginger managed a horse boarding facility, worked for a large animal veterinarian, and taught horseback riding and swimming. She has always enjoyed working with children, and sometimes brings her horse or pony to the centers, teaches knitting, reads in the classroom, and filled in as an aide.
Mei Clark, Family Engagement & Contract Specialist - mei@coastsidechildren.org
My name is Ms. Mei, I grew up and currently reside in Half Moon Bay, CA. I attended Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR, where I earned a bachelors degree in East Asian Studies and a minor in Mandarin, Chinese. Prior to starting my family and career in Early Childhood Education, I worked as a Baker at Tartine Bakery in San Francisco.
When my son was born in 2011, I was presented with an opportunity to become a stay at home mom. I believe that family is such an important aspect of life and I wanted to be with my children for the first few years. The time at home I was able to spend with my two children was an eye opening experience: I really got to see how special and unique all children are; and even though each child has their own personality and interests, there are some things that are similar across the board. Children have a natural desire to learn. They have an innate curiosity about their surroundings and new experiences. One of the things that I really enjoyed at home with my children was watching them as they experienced something new for the first time, whether it was a new food or a new toy or their first visit to the zoo. It gave me so much joy to teach them new things and to help them navigate through life. I want to give the children at Coastside Children’s Program the love and nurture that every child deserves: encouraging them to use their imagination when creating art and playing, introducing them to new foods, reading them a wide variety of books, and providing them an opportunity for new and rewarding experiences. The learning adventures children can have are limitless, and I look forward to joining them on their journey.
When I am not at Coastside Children’s Program, I am continuing my education, playing with my kids, directing a sleep away summer camp, camping, fishing, and cooking.
My name is Ms. Mei, I grew up and currently reside in Half Moon Bay, CA. I attended Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR, where I earned a bachelors degree in East Asian Studies and a minor in Mandarin, Chinese. Prior to starting my family and career in Early Childhood Education, I worked as a Baker at Tartine Bakery in San Francisco.
When my son was born in 2011, I was presented with an opportunity to become a stay at home mom. I believe that family is such an important aspect of life and I wanted to be with my children for the first few years. The time at home I was able to spend with my two children was an eye opening experience: I really got to see how special and unique all children are; and even though each child has their own personality and interests, there are some things that are similar across the board. Children have a natural desire to learn. They have an innate curiosity about their surroundings and new experiences. One of the things that I really enjoyed at home with my children was watching them as they experienced something new for the first time, whether it was a new food or a new toy or their first visit to the zoo. It gave me so much joy to teach them new things and to help them navigate through life. I want to give the children at Coastside Children’s Program the love and nurture that every child deserves: encouraging them to use their imagination when creating art and playing, introducing them to new foods, reading them a wide variety of books, and providing them an opportunity for new and rewarding experiences. The learning adventures children can have are limitless, and I look forward to joining them on their journey.
When I am not at Coastside Children’s Program, I am continuing my education, playing with my kids, directing a sleep away summer camp, camping, fishing, and cooking.
Nancy Camarena, Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant- nancy@coastsidechildren.org
