Achieving Universal Childcare
Building a future where every family has access to affordable, high-quality childcare will require bold leadership and meaningful collaboration. This dynamic panel brings together state and local leaders to explore bold policy solutions, cross-sector partnerships, and innovative approaches to building a more equitable early childhood system.
Join Kim Johnson, Lupita Cortez Alcalá, and Kristin Spanos at the 2026 First 5 California Summit: Their Futures First for an engaging discussion on the policies, partnerships, and innovative strategies driving progress toward a more equitable early childhood system.
Panelists:
- Kim Johnson | Secretary, California Health and Human Services Agency
- Lupita Cortez, Alcalá | Executive Director, Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE), Stanford University
- Kristin Spanos | Chief Executive Officer, First 5 Alameda
Moderated by Katie Albright, Chair of First 5 California and Director of Equity and Excellence in Early Childhood (E3C) at the University of California, Berkeley.
Join these panelists for a forward-looking conversation on advancing universal child care and supporting families across the state. Connect with policymakers, educators, advocates, providers, and early childhood leaders from across California as they explore solutions that strengthen families and expand access to the care and support every child deserves.
Register now to attend the First 5 California 2026 Summit and be part of the movement to create safe, stable, and nurturing environments, and relationships for California’s children. Spots are limited.