FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: April 13, 2026
Subject: Appointments to the Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department: County Administration
Referral No: N/A
Referral Name: N/A
Presenter: Chrystine Robbins, Deputy County Administrator
Contact: Jason Chan, (925) 655-2050
Referral History:
On January 7, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2020/1 adopting policy amendments governing appointments to boards, committees, and commissions that are advisory to the Board of Supervisors. Included in this resolution was a requirement that applications for at large/countywide seats be reviewed by a Board of Supervisors committee.
The Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls (CCCWG) was formed to educate the community and advise the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on issues relating to the changing social and economic conditions of women in the County, with particular emphasis on the economically disadvantaged. The Commission's mission is, "to improve the economic status, social welfare, and overall quality of life for women in Contra Costa County."
The Commission consists of 15 members and one Alternate At-Large member including: five district representatives (one from each supervisorial district), ten At-Large members, and one Alternate. The five district representatives are nominated for a four year term by each member of the Board of Supervisors. The ten At-Large members and the one alternate are nominated by the CCCWG Membership Committee and forwarded to the full CCCWG. The full CCCWG then makes appointment recommendations to the Family and Human Services Committee. All Commission seat terms are for a period of four (4) years with staggered expiration dates.
Referral Update:
Sherina Criswell is a current member of the Commission, serving in the Alternate At-Large seat since April 1, 2025, through the term-end of February 28, 2026. Upon Board appointment, Ms. Criswell will continue to serve in the same seat with a term expiring February 28, 2030.
On March 24, 2026, the Commission voted to forward the referrals for new appointments of Shruti Adusumilli, Tamara Peterson, and Sonya Bates for At-Large #4, #5, #6 seats, respectively.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors: 1) the Reappointment of Sherina Criswell to the Alternate At-Large seat with a term expiring February 28, 2030; 2) the Appointment of Shruti Adusumilli to the At-Large seat #4 with a term expiring February 28, 2029; and 3) the Appointment of Tamara Peterson and Sonya Bates to the At-Large #5 and #6 seats, respectively, with terms expiring February 28, 2030, on the Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls, as recommended by the Commission.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
There is no fiscal impact for this action.